Senior Legal Advisor

4 weeks ago

Montreal, Canada National Bank of Canada Full time

Senior Legal Advisor National Bank of Canada is looking for a Senior Legal Advisor in the Capital Markets Legal Documentation team. The role focuses on derivatives law and the negotiation of complex financial agreements. Your role Draft and negotiate key transactional financial agreements such as the ISDA Master Agreement, GMRA, and GMSLA. Provide legal opinions and strategic recommendations to protect the Bank’s interests globally. Advise Capital Markets and Capital Management teams on derivatives, debt instruments, and structured products. Identify legal issues affecting financial contracts and propose practical solutions. Contribute to major projects with significant impact on the Bank’s activities worldwide. Your team Within the Capital Markets and Treasury Risk Management sector, you will join a team of 9 lawyers and one paralegal working closely with desks in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, New York, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. Our mission is to deliver high‑quality legal support and negotiate key financial agreements with clients internationally. Prerequisites Bachelor’s degree in law and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Member of the Quebec Bar or any Canadian law society. Proven experience negotiating ISDA, GMRA, and GMSLA agreements. Strong knowledge of financial transactions law and derivatives law. Familiarity with margin requirements for non‑centrally cleared derivatives in Canada and the U.S. Bilingualism is not required for candidates located in Toronto; proficiency in spoken and written English is essential. Benefits 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. People first We are 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 Additional languages English and French. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level. Employment type Full‑time. Job function Legal. Industries Banking. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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