Paralegal

Banque Nationale du Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Legal Affairs team at a leading bank, acting as a paralegal or legal assistant specializing in corporate law and commercial finance. You will support legal counsel in transaction management and documentation, enhancing processes for effective service delivery. This role offers a dynamic work environment, inclusive culture, and ample development opportunities.

Benefits

Health and wellness program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience as a paralegal or law clerk.
• Good knowledge of commercial finance and secured transactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation/drafting of financing and security documents.
• Coordinate financing transactions with internal counsel and clients.
• Participate in meetings related to commercial financing transactions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Initiative

Learning Agility

Resiliency

Prioritization

Rigor

Education

College degree in paralegal studies or Law Clerk Program

Tools

Office applications (Word, Excel)

Job description

A career as a paralegal or legal assistant within the Legal Affairs team at National Bank means acting as a specialist in corporate law and commercial finance. This role allows you to have a positive impact on our organization through your expertise in preparing legal documents, managing transactions, and continuously improving processes.

Your Role

• Assist internal legal counsel to prepare/draft financing, security, and all ancillary documents, review corporate and security searches, and complete the registration of security.
• Coordinate financing transactions with internal legal counsel, the sales force, clients, and the Operations team from start to finish.
• Participate in internal meetings related to processes and procedures for commercial financing transactions.
• Be proactive in your work environment, particularly by improving the quality of services, systems, and processes.
  
  

Your Team

The Legal Affairs team consists of over 70 specialists who work agilely, proactively, and collaboratively to seize opportunities, stay at the cutting edge of technology, and continuously improve processes. We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to enhance your quality of life. This translates into a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to master your profession and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times.

Basic requirements:

• College degree in paralegal studies or completion of a Law Clerk Program together with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience as a paralegal or law clerk in secured lending transactions.
• Good knowledge of commercial finance, secured transactions, and corporate law.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage several files simultaneously.
• Excellent knowledge of Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Demonstrate autonomy, rigor, and method.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and teamwork skills.

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Skills

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Artificial Intelligence Business Process Improvement Commercial Finance Corporate Law Legal Assistance Teamwork Empathy Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency Prioritization Rigor End-to-End Customer Service

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.

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Employee Share Ownership Plan

* Employee and Family Assistance Program

* Preferential banking services

* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

* Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. 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 actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

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 peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us,and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!

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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