Internship - Legal Advisor (M/F)

2 weeks ago

Montréal QC, Canada Banque de développement du Canada Full time

We are banking at another level.


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, Special Projects and Operational Performance (Legal Affairs), the candidate will be a key player in implementing the strategic priorities of Legal Affairs, supporting all of bank’s lines of business including commercial lending, venture capital (funds and direct investments), growth equity, subordinated debt and structured financing. The candidate will do so by providing legal advice on projects and initiatives, and by recommending, implementing and monitoring innovative tools and programs that increase efficiency, productivity, and work-product quality within Legal Affairs. The candidate will also act as a knowledge management champion for Legal Affairs and be a key contributor to process improvements, technology adoption, operational changes, and training. The candidate may participate in corporate legal industry roundtables and benchmarking studies.


Legal Affairs


Assist in the development and implementation of the Legal Affairs’ Business Unit Plan and any related action plans.


Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining a project management platform for Legal Affairs to track, prioritize and manage projects that require legal support.


Assist in creating and maintaining a knowledge management platform within Legal Affairs to share knowledge, information and expertise, and to increase collaboration and productivity by coordinating efforts between different groups (break down silos)


Promote operational, procedural and technological improvements within Legal Affairs and in association with internal partners.


Create and coordinate the delivery of training materials and other resources to support change.


Internal & Projects, Programs and Procedures


Work to increase the reach and relevance of Legal Affairs in support of national, regional and external projects and programs.


Collaborate with team members and stakeholders by providing technical expertise, legal advice and early-stage guidance and direction.


Provide technical expertise and legal advice to support the expansion of BDC's partnership programs, particularly for underserved and diverse entrepreneurs.


Provide legal advice for the negotiation, operationalization and support of strategic partnerships and joint ventures, including the drafting of legal documentation and supporting decision-making authorities with respect to legal risk management.


Bachelor’s Degree in Law and/or Juris Doctorate


Member of a Canadian provincial bar or law society


Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, including banking or financial services law.


In-house experience with a regulated financial institution an asset


Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment governing financial institutions in Canada an asset.


Bilingualism, written and spoken, in English and French


Project Management: experience in designing, implementing and tracking project plans, resource allocation and budgets.


Be proactive in your work environment, adopting a mindset of continuous improvement, including making recommendations to improve the quality and efficiency of services, systems, and processes.


Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, with ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines


Team player with strong business acumen and a solid ability to judge, analyze, summarize and formulate recommendations


Solid internal and external client relationship building skills


Good knowledge of IT systems and Microsoft Office


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.

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