Senior Legal Advisor

2 months ago

Montreal, Canada National Bank Full time

A career as a Senior Advisor in the Legal Affairs - Governance (Corporate Secretary’s Office) team at National Bank means actively contributing to the governance of the Bank's subsidiaries. This role allows you to have a positive impact on the organization through your expertise in corporate governance and corporate law, your attention to detail, and your strong interpersonal skills.


Your Role:

  • Oversee the governance of certain subsidiaries, ensuring the corporate records are up to date and acting as Corporate Secretary during board meetings.
  • Coordinate the filing of required corporate and regulatory reports.
  • Participate in strategic projects such as corporate reorganizations or the organization of the Bank’s annual shareholders’ meeting.
  • Provide legal advice on files impacting the Bank’s operations and its subsidiaries.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in corporate law.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance tools, processes, and standards.

Your Team:

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Governance within Legal Affairs (Corporate Secretary’s Office) of the Bank. We are looking for a legal advisor who loves a challenge, who aspires to innovate and who wishes to experience personal growth in a dynamic and multidisciplinary team.

We offer a wide range of ongoing learning opportunities for your development, including hands-on learning, training courses and collaborating with colleagues who have varied expertise and profiles.


Basic requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in law with 7 to 10 years of experience.
  • Membership in the Bar of Quebec, Ontario, New York State, or the Chambre des notaires du Québec.
  • Knowledge of securities law is an asset.
  • Expertise in corporate law and corporate governance.
  • Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously with rigor and pragmatism.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and business acumen.
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

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