Bilingual Senior Legal Counsel

DLL - Financial Solutions Partner - Part of Rabobank; Quebec; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial solutions firm is seeking an experienced legal professional to provide support in regulatory compliance and manage legal documentation. The role requires 8-10 years of relevant experience, proficiency in French, and includes remote work options. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a degree in Civil Law. Join a dynamic team in a collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Remote working options

Flexible hours

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Two volunteer days per year for a local charity

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in top-tier law firms or in-house legal departments focusing on financial services.
• Bilingual in French with strong communication skills.
• Understanding of Quebec Consumer Protection Act.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing, drafting, and guiding on legal documents.
• Advising on legal developments impacting the business.
• Managing corporate governance and licensing requirements.

Skills

Legal document analysis

Legal research

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Drafting documents

Education

Degree in Civil Law

Job description

You will join a team of seasoned legal professionals in a fast-paced environment focused on creating and supporting asset-based retail and inventory-based financial solutions for equipment manufacturers, dealers, and distributors across various industries including Food and Agriculture, Healthcare, Construction, Industrial, Office Equipment, and Technology. You will report to the Head of Legal, Canada, and work with the business to maintain existing financial products and develop new ones. Your role includes advising on legal impacts of new laws, supporting strategic plans, and continuously monitoring processes and services from a legal perspective, liaising with stakeholders.

Day to Day

• Analyzing, drafting, and guiding on legal documents.
• Performing legal research.
• Advising on legal developments and their impact on the business.
• Negotiating vendor, dealer, and end-user agreements.
• Providing advice on secured transactions and structured financial solutions.
• Managing corporate governance and licensing requirements.
• Reviewing and updating templates.
• Liaising with internal teams and external parties.
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory policies.
• Contributing to legal policies and procedures development.
• Sharing legal knowledge and informing management about legal developments.

All members enjoy

• Two volunteer days per year for a local charity
• Remote working options
• Flexible hours
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and paramedical benefits
• Employee referral program
• Regional benefit overview available via provided link

Qualifications include:

• 8-10 years of experience in top-tier law firms or in-house legal departments, focusing on financial services, secured transactions, equipment, and inventory finance.
• Bilingual in French, with strong communication skills in both languages.
• Degree in Civil Law.
• Understanding of Quebec Consumer Protection Act and related legal registers.
• Excellent judgment, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Experience in equipment leasing, lending, and vendor finance.
• Self-motivated, independent, and able to work in a virtual environment.
• Travel may be required.

DLL values wellbeing across four categories: Connection, Health, Finance, and Lifestyle, emphasizing building connections, managing health, financial literacy, and work-life balance.

Our culture is rooted in collaboration, diversity, and a shared goal of partnering for a better world. We embrace multiculturalism, innovation, and inclusivity.

Additional Information

• Primary work location: Quebec (Remote)
• Application deadline: August 12, 2025 (may close earlier due to volume)
• Selection may involve assessments.
• Apply online; email applications are not accepted.
• Hiring is contingent upon background checks.
• DLL is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring practices and accommodations upon request.