Paralegal

National Bank of Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution as a Paralegal in the Legal Affairs team, where you will play a pivotal role in corporate law and commercial finance. This position offers the opportunity to prepare legal documents and manage transactions within a dynamic team environment that values continuous development and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Health and wellness program, including many options

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist internal legal counsel with drafting and preparing legal documents.
• Coordinate financing transactions from start to finish.
• Participate in internal meetings regarding commercial financing transactions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Autonomy

Rigor

Method

Education

College degree in paralegal studies

Completion of a Law Clerk Program

Tools

Office applications

Job description

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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.

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.

Your benefits

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
* Flexible group insurance
* Generous pension plan
* Employee Share Ownership Plan
* Employee and Family Assistance Program
* Preferential banking services
* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
* Telemedicine service
* 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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Banking

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