Strategic Transaction Lawyer

1 week ago

Old Toronto, Canada Scotiabank Full time

About Scotiabank

We are a leading bank in the Americas, committed to helping our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a range of advice, products and services.

About the Role

We are seeking a Strategic Transaction Lawyer to join our team in Toronto. As a key member of our Legal Department, you will provide expert legal advice and counsel to our senior executive management team, principal business lines, and strategic transactions and review team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert legal advice and counsel on domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, equity investments, complex commercial arrangements, reorganizations, and other strategic transactions.
  • Contribute to the overall success of the Legal Department in Canada by executing individual goals, plans, and initiatives in support of our business strategies and objectives.
  • Lead sell-side transactions involving Scotiabank subsidiaries and assets.
  • Engage, direct, and manage teams of external legal counsel.
  • Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in multiple jurisdictions in complex fields such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial law, and other specialty areas relevant to our Transactions.

Requirements

  • Graduate of a recognized law school
  • At least 4 years 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

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated annual salary for this role is approximately $150,000-$200,000 CAD, depending on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a retirement savings plan.

Location

This position is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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