Banking & Finance Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Toronto ON, Canada Business Development Bank of Canada Full time

It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.
Flexible and competitive benefits , including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few
Opportunities for learning , training and development , and much more... 
Working collaboratively with the Assistant Vice-President, Legal Affairs and other internal legal counsel and legal assistants to provide legal advice and business direction to business centres and operational units as well as external counsel, on issues related to loan structuring, financing, administration and enforcement. Able to demonstrate experience and expertise to advise on the required security and other loan conditions, contract terminology, review and revision of loan commitment, security and other financing documents, ensuring that legal advice is consistent with a practical business approach.
Act in an advisory capacity, making recommendations to business centres and operational units on various external client financing matters and/or internal projects which impact clients and the conduct of the organization’s business
Provide advice to business centres, special accounts (enforcement) and business restructuring groups on the handling of problem accounts, assist in developing or approving plans of action, instruct outside counsel as required and monitor compliance with BDC’s policies and procedures relative to enforcement of loan security
Provide support, coaching, training and direction to Legal Affairs staff
Prepare and present ongoing legal training to internal partners
Provide opinion on upcoming revisions to law and regulations relating to security-taking in applicable regions and report to management changes in legislation that may affect BDC’s financing activities
Advise management as to any observed deficiencies or issues in BDC security forms or procedures, make recommendations for their improvement and draft standard forms and contracts as necessary
Bachelor’s Degree in Law and/or JD and member of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing
At least 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in commercial law, financial services law, and/or commercial real estate; experience as in-house counsel is considered an asset
Bilingualism in English and French an asset but not mandatory
Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers , we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. BDC is a bank unlike any other. We are the only bank dedicated exclusively to the development of Canadian businesses. That’s what makes us unique as a bank.
That’s why we are banking at another level.
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