Paralegal

Banque Nationale du Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Community involvement

Job summary

National Bank is seeking a Paralegal to join the Personal Banking and Intellectual Property Legal Affairs Team. The role focuses on implementing regulatory projects, managing IP assets, and supporting legal research and documentation processes.

Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling, opportunities for internal mobility, and learning programs to deepen expertise in IP and regulatory matters. Collaboration with internal partners and external counsel is essential.

Qualifications

• College diploma (DEC) in Paralegal Technology, Legal Studies, or an equivalent qualification.
• Relevant experience in legal support, document management, IP, or regulatory environment.
• Strong attention to detail, autonomy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with legal professionals, internal partners, and external law firms.
• Proficiency with documentation, collaboration, and tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Bank’s trademark portfolio, including abandonments, renewals, preliminary trademark searches, and management of relationships with external counsel and regulatory authorities.
• Maintain and update the Bank’s patent and trade secret portfolio.
• Support regulatory projects by conducting preliminary research, documenting identified gaps, and coordinating follow-up activities.
• Provide support in the establishment and coordination of various internal and external committees within the sector.
• Conduct legal and case law research.
• Identify opportunities for automation and the implementation of new tools for the team, and formulate recommendations accordingly.
• Ensure structured knowledge management, documentation management, tool tracking, and ongoing coordination for the team.
• Support the standardization of documentation, filing, and follow-up practices.

Education

DEC in Paralegal Technology, Legal Studies, or equivalent

Job description

A career as a Paralegal within the Personal Banking and Intellectual Property Legal Affairs Team at National Bank means contributing to the implementation of regulatory projects and initiatives, as well as the legal administration of the Bank’s intellectual property assets. In this role, you will make a tangible impact by leveraging your experience in document management, legal research, and operational coordination.

• Administer the Bank’s trademark portfolio, including abandonments, renewals, preliminary trademark searches, and the management of relationships with external counsel and regulatory authorities
• Maintain and update the Bank’s patent and trade secret portfolio
• Support regulatory projects by conducting preliminary research, documenting identified gaps, and coordinating follow-up activities
• Provide support in the establishment and coordination of various internal and external committees within the sector
• Conduct legal and case law research
• Identify opportunities for automation and the implementation of new tools for the team, and formulate recommendations accordingly
• Ensure structured knowledge management, documentation management, tool tracking, and ongoing coordination for the team
• Support the standardization of documentation, filing, and follow-up practices

Your Team

As part of the Personal Banking and Intellectual Property Team, you will join a multidisciplinary team that makes a meaningful and positive impact on clients by protecting and enhancing National Bank’s assets. Reporting to the Senior Director, Projects, you will work closely with the entire team on a broad range of high-impact matters.

We strive to offer maximum flexibility to support your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible schedule designed to adapt to your needs. National Bank is committed to continuous development and internal mobility. Through our personalized learning programs, built around experiential learning, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise and expand your skill set. Resources such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, as well as coaching and mentoring programs, are available to you at all times.

Prerequisites

• College diploma (DEC) in Paralegal Technology, Legal Studies, or an equivalent qualification
• Relevant experience in legal support, document management, legal research, intellectual property, or a regulatory environment
• Strong attention to detail, autonomy, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with legal professionals, internal partners, and external law firms
• Proficiency with documentation, collaboration, and tracking tools

Languages:

Reason to require this language: you will need to collaborate with a regulator/authority/government body outside Quebec.

Skills

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Artificial Intelligence Consumer Law Continuous Improvement Creativity Intellectual Property Legal Document Preparation Legal Research Organization Skills Patent Portfolio Analysis Teamwork Cybersecurity Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency Rigor

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?