Legal Advisor

1 week ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada National Bank Full time
Attendance Hybrid Job number 25538 Category Intermediate Professional Status: Permanent Type of Contract Permanent Schedule: Full-Time Full Time / Part Time? Full-Time Posting date 21-Mar-2025 Location: Montreal, Quebec City Montreal Province/State Quebec Area of Interest: Legal

A career in the legal department at National Bank means participating in the transformation in order to have a direct impact on our clients. As a Legal Advisor in the Legal Documentation – Financial Markets team, you will practice law as a specialist on the legal aspects related to the various trading activities and operations of the Bank and its subsidiaries. In addition, you will provide professional support and ensure the development of the legal expertise as well as the protection of the Bank's interests and rights.

Your role:

Drafting and negotiating various transactional financial contracts, such as the ISDA Master Agreement (including VM CSA and IM CSA), the GMRA and the GMSLA; Provide legal opinions related to the various spheres of law; Provide recommendations to ensure the development and the protection of the Bank and its subsidiaries worldwide; Provide legal advice to the Bank's Financial Markets and Corporate Capital Management (Loans and structured business desks) across a range of debt over-the-counter and centrally cleared, capital market & structured products, covered bonds and securitization vehicles; Showcase your expertise in the context of special or large-scale projects having an impact on the activities of the Bank and its subsidiaries; Identify legal situations affecting financial contracts and advise stakeholders accordingly.

Your team: 

As part of the Capital Markets and Treasury Risk Management sector, our team comprises 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.

We want to contribute to your quality of life by offering you as much flexibility as possible in your work. For example, we offer a hybrid (remote and in the office) work model, work schedule arrangements to help you achieve work/life balance, and flexible leave that you can take when it's important to you.

We offer a wide range of ongoing learning opportunities for your development, including hands-on learning, training courses and collaborating with colleagues who have varied expertise and profiles.

Prerequisites:

Bachelor's degree in law and 2 years relevant experience; Member of the Bar of Quebec (Barreau du Québec); Knowledge of and prior experience in negotiating the ISDA Master Agreement, Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA) and Global Master Securities Lending Agreement (GMSLA) Knowledge of financial transactions law and/or derivatives law Knowledge of the Margin Requirements for Non-centrally Cleared Derivatives (UMR) in Canada and the United States and the various collateral arrangements documentation related to such requirements. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills Ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritize between multiple projects and willingness to expand knowledge into new areas of law as may arise Languages: English, French Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

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Commercial Law Contract Drafting Contract Negotiation Derivatives Diversity & Inclusion Empathy Equity Capital Markets Financial Law Financial Products Law Learning Agility Legal Advice Legal Issues Legal Writing Resiliency Teamwork 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 * Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives * 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 accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates What can you bring to our team? Come live your ambitions with us Une carrière en tant que ConseillerAs a Senior Legal Advisor in the Legal

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