A career as a Senior Legal Counsel in the Human Experience and Performance team at National Bank means acting as a trusted legal partner on employment law matters, workforce initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and global mobility programs. This position allows you to have a positive impact on our organization through your expertise in employment law, legal risk management, strategic advisory services, contractual negotiations, and support for complex business initiatives. You will contribute to informed decision-making by providing practical legal guidance that aligns legal requirements with business objectives.

Your role

Provide legal advice on a wide range of employment law matters and support the implementation of strategic business initiatives. Advise senior leaders, Human Experience and Performance teams, and business partners on complex, sensitive, and high-impact employment-related issues. Draft, review and negotiate employment-related agreements, policies, and other legal documentation to protect the Bank's interests and support organizational objectives. Support mergers, acquisitions, organizational transformations, and workforce initiatives by identifying legal risks and recommending practical solutions. Coordinate and supervise mandates entrusted to external legal counsel in Canada and internationally. Monitor legislative developments and contribute to compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing, and the development of practical legal tools.

Your team

The Performance, Advisory and Human Risk sector is comprised of more than 45 specialists who work collaboratively, proactively, and with agility to seize opportunities, leverage leading-edge technologies, and drive continuous process improvement. Within the Human Experience and Performance department, you are part of a multidisciplinary team and report to the Senior Director, Employment Law, Mergers and Acquisitions HR and Global Mobility. Our team stands out for its strategic business partnership approach, legal expertise, and commitment to supporting transformative initiatives across Canada and internationally. We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes 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, allow you to master your role and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times.

Prerequisites

Hold a bachelor's degree in Law and be a member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec. Have a minimum of seven years of experience in employment law or a related legal practice. Demonstrate strong expertise in advising on employment law issues and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal agreements and documentation. Possess experience supporting complex organizational initiatives, transactions, mergers and acquisitions, or workforce transformation projects. Demonstrate the ability to balance legal risk management with business objectives and operational realities. Have experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality legal support in a fast-paced environment

Languages: French, English

Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec. Required skills: Bargaining, Diversity & Inclusion, Employment Law, Initiative, International Mobility, Learning Agility, Legal Advice, Legal Affairs, Legal Writing, Litigation Public Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Analytics, Teamwork

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 such as:

• 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
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

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 value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

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 people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!