Senior Legal Expert
1 week ago
A career at National Bank of Canada means being part of a transformation that directly impacts our clients.
Job DescriptionAs a Senior Legal Advisor in the Legal Documentation – Financial Markets team, you will specialize in the legal aspects related to trading activities and operations of the Bank and its subsidiaries. Your role includes providing professional support, ensuring the development of legal expertise, and protecting the Bank's interests and rights.
Key Responsibilities:- Drafting and negotiating various transactional financial contracts, such as ISDA Master Agreements (including VM CSA and IM CSA), GMRA, and GMSLA;
- Providing legal opinions on various areas of law;
- Offering recommendations to ensure the development and protection of the Bank and its subsidiaries worldwide;
- Providing legal advice to the Bank's Financial Markets and Corporate Capital Management (Loans and structured business desks) on debt over-the-counter and centrally cleared, capital market & structured products, covered bonds, and securitization vehicles;
- Showcasing expertise in special or large-scale projects with significant impacts on the Bank's activities;
- Identifying legal situations affecting financial contracts and advising stakeholders accordingly.
We are a team of six lawyers, a paralegal, and a technical advisor operating across Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, New York, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. We negotiate and manage key transactional financial contracts with the Bank's clients globally.
What We OfferWe want to contribute to your quality of life by offering flexibility in your work. This includes a hybrid (remote and in-office) work model, work schedule arrangements for work-life balance, and flexible leave. You'll also have access to ongoing learning opportunities for development, including hands-on learning, training courses, and collaborating with colleagues.
RequirementsTo succeed in this role, you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in law and 2 years relevant experience;
- Knowledge of financial transactions law and/or derivatives law;
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively between multiple projects;
- Willingness to expand knowledge into new areas of law as needed.
In addition to competitive compensation, you'll be eligible for a range of flexible benefits to promote your wellbeing and that of your family, including:
- Flexible group insurance;
- Generous pension plan;
- Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives;
- Virtual sleep clinic.
National Bank of Canada is a bank on a human scale, known for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. With a focus on impact, we're committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients and employees alike.
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