Commercial Banking Account Manager

Turtle Bay Pub; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proven leader in corporate legal services to guide a team of professionals. This exciting role involves providing strategic direction in financial transactions, contract negotiations, and litigation management. The successful candidate will ensure efficiency and continual improvement in service delivery while managing legal risks. Candidates must be bilingual in English and French, with at least seven years of relevant experience. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership can make a significant impact on corporate initiatives and legal strategies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in corporate legal function or private practice.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for core legal services delivery.
• Lead the Corporate Legal Services team and implement best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Legal Knowledge

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position):

$134,505 - $181,979

Proven leader in corporate legal services needed.

Lead the team of professionals who deliver all corporate legal services to FCC, including in the areas of financial transactions and security (core business / lending support), key business agreement negotiation and procurement / contract review, litigation management, and employment law.

You’ll provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure efficiency and continual improvement of these services and consistency in legal risk management.

This position is designated bilingual (English and French), and the successful candidate must be able to communicate in both of Canada’s official languages.

What you’ll do:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the delivery of core legal services.
• Act as a key stakeholder in corporate initiatives with significant legal implications.
• Develop and maintain key strategic relationships, including with internal senior leaders and external counsel and counterparts at Canadian Crown corporations.
• Lead the Corporate Legal Services team and implement processes and best practices that align with FCC strategic goals and risk tolerances.
• Assist the Vice-President, Corporate Secretary in the fulfillment and continuous improvement of the provision of legal services.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven leader able to mentor and guide direct reports.
• In-depth knowledge of legal concepts, processes, and best practices.
• Skilled communicator able to explain complex information in a way that’s easy to understand.
• Strategic thinker who can collect, analyze and develop objectives from multiple sources.
• Relationship-builder comfortable working with colleagues at all levels and across disciplines.

What you’ll need:

• A bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B.) or a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and at least seven years of experience in a corporate legal function and/or private practice.