Associate Director, Legal

Banque Nationale du Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is seeking an Associate Director for its Specialized Transactions and Products, Legal team in Toronto. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice on financial transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in securities law and offers a collaborative work environment focused on employee development and inclusivity.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Employee share ownership

Assistance programs

Community involvement opportunities

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in securities law or related transactional roles.
• Good standing with the Law Society of a Canadian province.
• Expertise in capital markets legal and regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor statutory requirements related to securitization and derivatives.
• Support various business teams with legal compliance.
• Develop and document financial transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Capital markets knowledge

Communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Regulatory affairs

Business acumen

Initiative

Prioritization

Results orientation

Legal advice

Transaction due diligence

Education

LL.B./J.D. from a recognized law school

Job description

Area of Interest: Financial markets and treasury

As an Associate Director on the Specialized Transactions and Products, Legal team in Toronto (part of the Financial Markets division at National Bank of Canada), you will act as an expert advisor in the sector, ensuring compliance of business practices related to mortgage aggregation, asset acquisition and finance, securitizations, and derivatives with regulatory requirements. You will provide high-quality legal services, manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risks, and advise on legal matters in a fast-paced environment.

Your role :

1. Monitor and address statutory requirements related to securitization, asset acquisition and finance, mortgage aggregation, and derivatives across Canada.
2. Support NBC’s Asset Acquisition and Finance, Securitization, Mortgage Derivatives Business, Risk Management Solutions Group, and Global Securities Finance teams.
3. Develop, structure, and document securitization, asset acquisition and finance, mortgage aggregation, and derivative transactions.
4. Participate in legislative, business, or industry initiatives representing NBC’s legal interests.
5. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including legal, regulatory, compliance, taxation, and accounting teams.

Your team

You will work with a team of 15 lawyers and paralegals in Toronto and Montreal, reporting to the Managing Director, who is also based in Toronto. The team is known for its efficiency, responsiveness, expertise, and dynamism.

Basic requirements :

• Minimum 5 years of experience in securities law, secured lending, or related transactional roles in an in-house legal department or a recognized law firm.
• LL.B./J.D. from a recognized law school and good standing with the Law Society of a Canadian province.
• Expertise in capital markets legal and regulatory issues, advising on securities and banking law in Canada, US, and G20 countries.

Skills

Analytical skills, capital markets knowledge, communication, multitasking, problem-solving, regulatory affairs, business acumen, initiative, prioritization, results orientation, legal advice, transaction due diligence.

Additional benefits include health and wellness programs, employee share ownership, assistance programs, banking services, community involvement opportunities, and wellness initiatives.

Our work environment emphasizes collaboration, feedback, and employee engagement, fostering a positive experience.

We're putting people first

We are a human-scale bank committed to positive impacts, with core values of partnership, agility, and inclusivity. We ensure accessibility and accommodate candidates' needs during recruitment.

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Why work at National Bank?

Support for your career development

Opportunities for growth include training, mentorship, internal career events, and professional development.

Inclusive and diverse environment

We celebrate diversity and welcome all candidates. Let us know if you need accommodations during the process.

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