Legal Counsel Litigation and Regulatory

1 week ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada National Bank of Canada Full time

Primary Locations:

Montreal, Quebec**:

Attendance:

Hybrid**:

Employee Status:

Regular**:

Schedule:

Full-time**:
We are looking for the next member of our Litigation and Regulatory Investigations team.

If you are a resourceful and motivated person wishing to work in a wide range of stimulating legal mandates within a friendly and collegial team, we are waiting for you.

This is a great opportunity to work on major securities litigation and investigation files, while maintaining a good work/life balance.


This position reports to the Vice president Litigation and regulatory investigations - Legal Affairs, NBF, Financial Markets and Wealth Management (National Bank Financial).


Main Challenges
Work on complex and strategic files that significantly impact Financial Markets and Wealth Management business line activities and operations

Manage litigations and regulatory investigations in the securities industry, in collaboration with team members and business partners of the organization

Serve as an advisor to management and business lines by identifying and assessing their needs and proposing adopted solutions requiring legal expertise

Work with internal and external legal advisors to elaborate legal and strategic positions for business lines in various files within Canada and abroad

Work with various stakeholders and regulators, such as the new SRO (ex

  • Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC)), the Autorité des marchés financiers, other provincial securities commissions and the Montréal Exchange (MX)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law and member of the Barreau du Québec
  • Between 2 and 5 years of relevant experience, including in civil/commercial litigation
  • Interest in finance/securities and want to learn more about these topics
  • Autonomy, curiosity, sense of initiative, meticulousness and diligence
  • Excellent analytical skills and sound judgment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Good team spirit
  • Ability to manage diverse priorities
  • French/English bilingualism necessary because you will regularly deal with partners located across Canada

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
  • Initiatives promoting community involvement
  • 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 accommodations, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us.

**Ready to live your ambitions?

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