Chief Legal Advisor

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; Sur place; CAD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and wellness program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Virtual sleep clinic

Résumé du poste

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Chief Legal Advisor to lead complex and strategic matters within the Litigation and Regulatory Investigations team. You will guide litigation, regulatory investigations, and high-risk situations, coordinating internal teams and external counsel, while acting as a strategic advisor to senior management on a broad range of legal matters.

You will coordinate external counsel mandates and ensure legal strategies align with business objectives, representing the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law and membership in the Bar of Quebec or the bar of another Canadian province
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in civil and/or commercial litigation
• Strong interest in finance and securities, with a desire to further develop your knowledge in these areas
• Demonstrated autonomy, curiosity, leadership, initiative, and thoroughness
• Excellent analytical, communication, judgment, and complex problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is considered an asset: securities litigation, professional liability, financial markets, common law, or regulatory compliance

Responsabilités

• Lead complex and strategic matters with significant impact on Capital Markets and Wealth Management operations
• Lead litigation matters, regulatory investigations, and high-risk situations coordinating internal teams and external counsel
• Act as strategic legal advisor to senior management and business lines with tailored advice and solutions
• Direct and coordinate mandates entrusted to external counsel ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Represent the Bank in dealings with regulatory authorities including CIRO, AMF, other securities regulators, and the Montreal Exchange
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and serve as a key resource for stakeholders

Connaissances

Analytical Skills

Civil Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Leadership

Litigation

Problem Solving

Strategic Partnerships

Stress Management

Decision Making

Learning Agility

Strategic Vision

Rigor

Commercial Disputes

Description du poste

A career as a Chief Legal Advisor with the Litigation and Regulatory Investigations team within NBF Legal Affairs means taking the lead on a wide range of complex and strategic matters in a stimulating environment, alongside passionate colleagues recognized for their expertise. It is also an opportunity to make a tangible impact on important issues, deepen your expertise, and grow in a culture where collaboration, excellence, and enjoying working together go hand in hand.

Your role

• Lead complex and strategic matters that have a significant impact on the activities and operations of the Capital Markets and Wealth Management business lines
• Lead litigation matters, regulatory investigations, and other high-risk situations, driving matters forward and coordinating the involvement of internal teams, business partners, and external counsel
• Act as a strategic legal advisor to senior management and the business lines on a broad range of legal matters by identifying and assessing their needs and providing tailored legal advice and solutions
• Direct and coordinate mandates entrusted to external counsel and ensure that legal strategies are aligned with the objectives and priorities of the business lines
• Represent the Bank in dealings with various regulatory authorities, including the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), other Canadian securities regulators, and the Montreal Exchange
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and serve as a key resource within the team and for various stakeholders

Your team

Within NBF Legal Affairs, you’ll be part of a team of approximately 40 colleagues and report to the Vice-President, Litigation and Regulatory Investigations, NBF Legal Affairs, Capital Markets and Wealth Management.

We offer a variety of continuous learning opportunities to support your professional development, including hands-on learning, training resources, and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in law and membership in the Bar of Quebec or the bar of another Canadian province
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in civil and/or commercial litigation
• Strong interest in finance and securities, with a desire to further develop your knowledge in these areas
• Demonstrated autonomy, curiosity, leadership, initiative, and thoroughness
• Excellent analytical, communication, judgment, and complex problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is considered an asset: securities litigation, professional liability, financial markets, common law, or regulatory compliance

Languages:

Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

Skills

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• Analytical Skills
• Civil Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Critical Thinking
• Financial Markets
• Leadership
• Litigation
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Partnerships
• Stress Management
• Decision Making
• Learning Agility
• Strategic Vision
• Rigor
• Commercial Disputes

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 such as:

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Virtual sleep clinic

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 value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

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 people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Why work at National Bank?

For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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