Associate – Banking & Finance

Lépine Talent inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Cross-border exposure

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Lépine Talent inc. is assisting a leading international law firm to recruit an associate for its Montreal financing practice.

You will participate in structuring and implementing a wide range of financing transactions under experienced lawyers, with increasing autonomy. Requirements include Barreau du Québec membership, 2–3 years in business law (financing ideal), experience at a top firm, strong drafting and analytical skills, and bilingual French/English.

Qualifications

• The candidate must be a member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in business law, ideally in financing.
• Experience at a top-tier firm is preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial financing structures.
• Excellent analytical, drafting and transactional management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with a client-focused approach.
• Bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Participate in securing and structuring financing transactions.
• Draft and review credit agreements, security documents and opinions.
• Conduct due diligence and transactional analyses.
• Coordinate stages of financing, including conditions precedent and closing.
• Collaborate with multi-jurisdictional and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain direct contact with clients and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting

Transactional management

Teamwork

Client focus

Education

Barreau du Québec

Job description

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking to recruit an associate to support the growth of its financing practice in its Montreal office. This opportunity is intended for a professional wishing to develop expertise in sophisticated transactions within a team recognized for excellence.

The firm represents financial institutions, investment funds and multinational corporations in complex financing transactions, both domestic and cross-border.

Role

You will actively participate in the structuring and implementation of a wide range of financing transactions under the supervision of experienced lawyers, with increasing autonomy. The role offers direct exposure to major mandates and top-tier clients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in secured and unsecured commercial financing transactions
• Work on syndicated financings, acquisition financings and asset-based financings
• Draft and review credit agreements, security documents and legal opinions
• Conduct due diligence and transactional analyses
• Coordinate certain stages of the financing process, including conditions precedent and closing
• Collaborate with multi-jurisdictional and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain direct contact with clients and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec
• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in business law, ideally in financing
• Experience gained at a top-tier firm (strong asset)
• Strong understanding of commercial financing structures
• Excellent analytical, drafting and transactional management skills
• Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented with a client-focused approach
• Bilingual (French/English)

Benefits

• Participation in major transactions involving financial institutions and multinational corporations
• Mentorship from recognized professionals in the field
• Exposure to complex cross-border matters
• Stimulating environment supporting accelerated development
• Ideal platform to build a high-level financing career
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits