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Senior Legal Counsel

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team at Scotiabank. As a key member of our Legal Department, you will provide expert legal advice and counsel to our senior executive management team, business lines, and strategic transactions team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic and tactical advice on complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and equity investments.
  • Lead and manage teams of external legal counsel to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of legal services.
  • Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in multiple jurisdictions and complex fields of law.
  • Contribute to the overall success of the Legal Department in Canada, ensuring specific individual goals and plans are executed in support of the Bank's business strategies and objectives.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate complex legal documentation to protect Scotiabank's interests and minimize reputational, legal, financial, and regulatory risk.
  • Perform complex evaluations of acquisition candidates and identify and assess legal, commercial, and reputational risks and contingencies.
  • Lead sell-side transactions involving Scotiabank subsidiaries and assets.
  • Conduct complex legal research and analysis in connection with transactions and commercial arrangements.
Requirements
  • Graduate of a recognized law school.
  • At least 4 years of private practice or in-house experience.
  • Membership in the law society of one of the provinces of Canada.
  • Exceptional analytical, leadership, problem-solving, relationship-building, negotiating, communication, and project/people management skills.
  • Extensive experience evaluating, negotiating, structuring, and leading complex cross-border M&A transactions from a leading international law firm.
  • Significant experience with various complex specialized areas of law, including corporate, commercial, and securities law.
  • Requires expansive deal experience and experience with strategic transactions in the financial services sector.
What We Offer

As a Senior Legal Counsel at Scotiabank, you will have the opportunity to work with a leading bank in the Americas, providing expert legal advice and counsel to our senior executive management team, business lines, and strategic transactions team. You will be part of a dynamic and inclusive team that values diversity and promotes a culture of excellence.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits program, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative and supportive work environment.