Senior Legal Counsel Advisory Services
Top Benefits
About the role
A career as a Senior Legal Counsel in the Advisory Services team, Legal Affairs – National Bank Financial means acting as a strategic partner on a wide range of stimulating mandates with the Capital Markets and Wealth Management business units. This role allows you to make a positive impact on our organization through your expertise in law, and legal risk management.
Your Job
- Act as legal counsel to business units for activities related to financial markets, wealth management, and strategic initiatives.
- Analyze, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including transactional, corporate, and financing contracts.
- Anticipate and align legal and regulatory requirements with business needs.
- Handle complex files involving significant strategic and reputational issues.
- Collaborate with external organizations and international legal advisors.
- Contribute to special projects by providing targeted expertise.
Your Team
Within the Legal Affairs – National Bank Financial sector, you’ll be part of a dynamic team of about thirty specialists, reporting to the Vice President, Legal Advisory Services, NBF Legal Affairs. Our team supports the growth of business units and subsidiaries in Capital Markets and Wealth Management by assisting with a variety of activities such as securities brokerage, portfolio management, corporate financing, distribution, and negotiation of strategic commercial contracts. We also advise senior management on strategic initiatives, including acquisitions.
The Bank values continuous learning in various forms to support your development, including hands-on learning, access to training content, and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and expertise. Moreover, this evolving role is part of a clear and structured development path that can help you grow in your position and access different levels of responsibility, propelling your career forward. Our agile and flexible work environment promotes a healthy balance between personal and professional life.
Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree in law and member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec.
- 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in business law.
- Strong skills in legal analysis and drafting of complex agreements.
- A strong interest in finance and investment.
Languages:
English, French
Reason to require this language: you will need to serve clients who speak a language other than French regularly.
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 Counsel Advisory Services
Top Benefits
About the role
A career as a Senior Legal Counsel in the Advisory Services team, Legal Affairs – National Bank Financial means acting as a strategic partner on a wide range of stimulating mandates with the Capital Markets and Wealth Management business units. This role allows you to make a positive impact on our organization through your expertise in law, and legal risk management.
Your Job
- Act as legal counsel to business units for activities related to financial markets, wealth management, and strategic initiatives.
- Analyze, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including transactional, corporate, and financing contracts.
- Anticipate and align legal and regulatory requirements with business needs.
- Handle complex files involving significant strategic and reputational issues.
- Collaborate with external organizations and international legal advisors.
- Contribute to special projects by providing targeted expertise.
Your Team
Within the Legal Affairs – National Bank Financial sector, you’ll be part of a dynamic team of about thirty specialists, reporting to the Vice President, Legal Advisory Services, NBF Legal Affairs. Our team supports the growth of business units and subsidiaries in Capital Markets and Wealth Management by assisting with a variety of activities such as securities brokerage, portfolio management, corporate financing, distribution, and negotiation of strategic commercial contracts. We also advise senior management on strategic initiatives, including acquisitions.
The Bank values continuous learning in various forms to support your development, including hands-on learning, access to training content, and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and expertise. Moreover, this evolving role is part of a clear and structured development path that can help you grow in your position and access different levels of responsibility, propelling your career forward. Our agile and flexible work environment promotes a healthy balance between personal and professional life.
Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree in law and member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec.
- 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in business law.
- Strong skills in legal analysis and drafting of complex agreements.
- A strong interest in finance and investment.
Languages:
English, French
Reason to require this language: you will need to serve clients who speak a language other than French regularly.
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.