Senior Legal Advisor
Top Benefits
About the role
Senior Legal Advisor
Attendance
Hybrid
Job number
27215
Category
Senior Professional
Status: Permanent
Type of Contract
Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time
Location: Montreal, Quebec
A career as a Senior Legal Advisor – Regulatory Project Portfolio in the Corporate Compliance – Personal and Commercial team at National Bank means serving as a legal expert in the context of large-scale projects. This role involves acting as a legal expert in the context of large-scale projects. It allows you to have a positive impact on our organization; your talent will contribute to evolving the regulatory risk culture and influencing business sectors by combining project management with legal expertise.
Your job
- Develop concepts related to regulatory requirements and ensure their application in large-scale projects.
- Act as an expert for stakeholders and management in decisions requiring interpretation and application of regulatory requirements.
- Support project teams to ensure the Bank’s compliance with regulatory requirements in the banking sector (Bank Act, Consumer Protection Framework, Anti-Money Laundering, etc.).
- Work in close collaboration with partners to assess the cross-functional impacts of new regulatory developments on business sectors.
- Evaluate risks to guide strategic decisions in initiatives that are important for the Bank.
- Establish governance frameworks to support regulatory portfolio activities.
- Actively participate in sectoral discussions and industry meetings.
Your team
Within the Compliance sector, you will be part of a large team of passionate experts and report to the Senior Director, Governance and Regulatory Portfolio. Our team stands out for its dynamism, collaboration, and deep expertise. We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to support your quality of life, including a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.
The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, help you master your role and grow your skillset. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, Harvard Learning Center, and access to coaching and mentoring are always available to support your journey.
Prerequisites
- Member of the Barreau du Québec or Chambre des notaires
- Bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of relevant experience, or a completed Master’s degree and 6 years of experience
- Relevant experience in compliance, risk management, or project management
- Solid knowledge of products and services in Personal and Commercial Banking
- Strong understanding of the regulatory framework governing financial institutions (Bank Act, AML, Consumer Protection, etc.)
- Ability to simplify and explain complex legal concepts
Languages:
English, French
Reason to require this language: you will need to collaborate with a regulator/authority/government body outside Quebec.
Skills
- Legal Compliance
- Business Acumen
- Empathy
- Initiative
- Learning Agility
- Effective communication
- Influencing
- Proactivity
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Strategic Intelligence
- Ambiguity Management
- Self-Directed Learning
Your benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.
* Health and wellness program, including many options
* Flexible group insurance
* Generous pension plan
* Employee Share Ownership Plan
* Employee and Family Assistance Program
* Preferential banking services
* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
* Telemedicine service
* Virtual sleep clinic
These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.
We're putting people first
We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Come live your ambitions with us!
Why work at National Bank?
For an environment that supports your career path
There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.
For an inclusive and diverse environment
We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Discover our culture
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Wellbeing
Development
Inclusive Environment
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About National Bank of Canada
At National Bank, we believe in the potential of each individual, and that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference. When we help others accomplish their projects, we help empower them and the community at large.
We try to make a difference through innovation, but above all, by putting people first. By taking the time to listen and letting our actions speak for themselves. By remaining bold and passionate. By developing lasting relationships as partners and allies.
Together we can achieve great things and create a positive impact.
Want to learn more about us?
For advice on your personal finances, visit: nbc.ca/advice For advice on your business, visit: nbc.ca/business For career opportunities, visit: jobs.nbc.ca For all the latest news, visit: nbc.ca/news
By clicking "Follow" above, you may receive communications from National Bank, either in your LinkedIn inbox or by other means via LinkedIn, about products and services that could interest you. Learn more at: www.nbc.ca/socialnetworks.
Senior Legal Advisor
Top Benefits
About the role
Senior Legal Advisor
Attendance
Hybrid
Job number
27215
Category
Senior Professional
Status: Permanent
Type of Contract
Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time
Location: Montreal, Quebec
A career as a Senior Legal Advisor – Regulatory Project Portfolio in the Corporate Compliance – Personal and Commercial team at National Bank means serving as a legal expert in the context of large-scale projects. This role involves acting as a legal expert in the context of large-scale projects. It allows you to have a positive impact on our organization; your talent will contribute to evolving the regulatory risk culture and influencing business sectors by combining project management with legal expertise.
Your job
- Develop concepts related to regulatory requirements and ensure their application in large-scale projects.
- Act as an expert for stakeholders and management in decisions requiring interpretation and application of regulatory requirements.
- Support project teams to ensure the Bank’s compliance with regulatory requirements in the banking sector (Bank Act, Consumer Protection Framework, Anti-Money Laundering, etc.).
- Work in close collaboration with partners to assess the cross-functional impacts of new regulatory developments on business sectors.
- Evaluate risks to guide strategic decisions in initiatives that are important for the Bank.
- Establish governance frameworks to support regulatory portfolio activities.
- Actively participate in sectoral discussions and industry meetings.
Your team
Within the Compliance sector, you will be part of a large team of passionate experts and report to the Senior Director, Governance and Regulatory Portfolio. Our team stands out for its dynamism, collaboration, and deep expertise. We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to support your quality of life, including a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.
The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, help you master your role and grow your skillset. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, Harvard Learning Center, and access to coaching and mentoring are always available to support your journey.
Prerequisites
- Member of the Barreau du Québec or Chambre des notaires
- Bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of relevant experience, or a completed Master’s degree and 6 years of experience
- Relevant experience in compliance, risk management, or project management
- Solid knowledge of products and services in Personal and Commercial Banking
- Strong understanding of the regulatory framework governing financial institutions (Bank Act, AML, Consumer Protection, etc.)
- Ability to simplify and explain complex legal concepts
Languages:
English, French
Reason to require this language: you will need to collaborate with a regulator/authority/government body outside Quebec.
Skills
- Legal Compliance
- Business Acumen
- Empathy
- Initiative
- Learning Agility
- Effective communication
- Influencing
- Proactivity
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Strategic Intelligence
- Ambiguity Management
- Self-Directed Learning
Your benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.
* Health and wellness program, including many options
* Flexible group insurance
* Generous pension plan
* Employee Share Ownership Plan
* Employee and Family Assistance Program
* Preferential banking services
* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
* Telemedicine service
* Virtual sleep clinic
These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.
We're putting people first
We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Come live your ambitions with us!
Why work at National Bank?
For an environment that supports your career path
There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.
For an inclusive and diverse environment
We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Discover our culture
Duration: 1 min 25 sec
Flexibility
Wellbeing
Development
Inclusive Environment
Join our talent community
Sign up to get information on what’s new for your career and our events.
Access your profile
Complete your profile for a personalized experience and search made easy with job alerts relevant to you.
About National Bank of Canada
At National Bank, we believe in the potential of each individual, and that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference. When we help others accomplish their projects, we help empower them and the community at large.
We try to make a difference through innovation, but above all, by putting people first. By taking the time to listen and letting our actions speak for themselves. By remaining bold and passionate. By developing lasting relationships as partners and allies.
Together we can achieve great things and create a positive impact.
Want to learn more about us?
For advice on your personal finances, visit: nbc.ca/advice For advice on your business, visit: nbc.ca/business For career opportunities, visit: jobs.nbc.ca For all the latest news, visit: nbc.ca/news
By clicking "Follow" above, you may receive communications from National Bank, either in your LinkedIn inbox or by other means via LinkedIn, about products and services that could interest you. Learn more at: www.nbc.ca/socialnetworks.