Legal Counsel (Regulatory Compliance) (Bilingual)

Farm Credit Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Ottawa seeks a Legal Counsel to support its regulatory compliance program. Responsibilities include providing legal support, staying updated on legislation, and collaborating with various business units. Candidates should have a law degree, experience in a corporate or legal environment, and be proficient in English and French. This permanent position offers a competitive salary range of $105,145 - $142,255.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a corporate legal function or private practice.
• Advanced proficiency in both official languages (English and French).
• Knowledge of the risk management Lines of Defense model is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Consult and provide legal support on regulatory compliance.
• Stay up to date with legislation affecting FCC.
• Support implementation of required changes among business units.
• Interact with other risk management areas.
• Provide expertise on FCC’s regulatory obligations.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of legal concepts

Skilled communicator

Strategic thinker

Relationship-builder

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/11/2025

Worker Type: Permanent

Language(s) Required: Bilingual (English and French)

Term Duration (in months):

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) : $105,145 - $142,255. Corporate law experience rewarded. As legal counsel to risk management at FCC, you’ll support our regulatory compliance program in a variety of ways - from legislative analysis and assisting in managing our regulatory compliance to various laws, to supporting our business units as a trusted advisor in implementing activities and programs that are compliant with the law. You’ll interact and work with our regulatory compliance specialists and support them in risk management activities such as control review and testing.

What you’ll do:

• Consult and provide legal support on matters related to regulatory compliance to various business units
• Stay up to date with legislation affecting FCC and spell out how it could impact business
• Support the implementation of required changes among business units, whether following a legislative change or following a review of existing controls
• Interact and work with other risk management areas such as the Access to Information & Privacy Office and the Ethics Office
• Provide general expertise on FCC’s regulatory obligations

What we’re looking for:

• 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 one year of experience in a corporate legal function or private practice (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Knowledge of the risk management Lines of Defense model is an asset
• Advanced proficiency in both official languages (English and French)

You belong here

We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:

• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minority groups
• Persons with disabilities
• Women

Accessibility and accommodations

To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at [e-mail]. An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.