Legal Counsel

NBC Global Finance Limited; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Legal Counsel to join its Specialized Transactions and Products team. This role involves advising on structured products, ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations, and collaborating with financial engineers. You will draft legal documents, issue opinions, and analyze reports to protect the organization's interests. With a focus on employee wellbeing and development, this forward-thinking firm offers a supportive environment that values courage and innovation. If you are passionate about the financial markets and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Community involvement opportunities

Telemedicine services

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in legal counsel roles.
• Membership with the Barreau du Québec is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and marketing of structured products.
• Draft prospectuses and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Analyze legal reports to safeguard the Bank's interests.

Skills

Knowledge of securities regulation

Corporate law expertise

Drafting commercial agreements

Understanding of financial markets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law

Job description

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

26196

Category

Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

23-Apr-2025

Location: Montreal, Quebec

City

Montreal

Province/State

Quebec

Area of Interest: Financial markets and treasury

As a Legal Counsel on the Specialized Transactions and Products team, part of the Financial Markets division at National Bank, you will act as an expert advisor in the sector, ensuring that business practices for structured products comply with Canadian regulations. Your knowledge of the securities regulatory framework and your diligence will positively impact our organization.

Your job

• Participate in all stages of the development and marketing of structured products
• Draft prospectuses and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including taxation and accounting
• Issue legal opinions
• Ensure compliance of business practices for structured products with Canadian regulations
• Analyze and review legal reports and documents to safeguard the Bank's interests
• Make recommendations on product marketing and development to manage risks

Your team

• You will work with lawyers and paralegals on the Specialized Transactions and Products team, reporting to the Manager. The team is known for its efficiency, expertise, and creativity, collaborating daily with financial engineers structuring financial products.
• Personalized training and access to diverse colleagues will support your ongoing development.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law and membership with the Barreau du Québec (1-3 years)
• Knowledge of securities regulation and corporate law
• Understanding of the financial markets system and interest in the field
• Experience drafting commercial agreements
• Knowledge of Canadian securities registration and compliance requirements

Languages

English and French are required to communicate with service providers and partners speaking different languages.

Your Benefits

Along with competitive pay, you will have access to flexible benefits promoting your wellbeing and that of your family, including:

• Health and wellness programs
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Community involvement opportunities
• Telemedicine and sleep clinic services

Our work environment and collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employee feedback through surveys and ongoing communication.

We're putting people first

As a human-scale bank, we emphasize courage, entrepreneurship, and passion for people. Our mission is to positively impact lives, guided by values of partnership, agility, and inclusion. We provide accessible, barrier-free workplaces and are committed to accessible recruitment processes. If you need accommodations, let us know during initial conversations. We welcome all candidates!

Join us and live your ambitions!