Paralegal Governance

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Paralegal in its Governance and Legal Affairs team in Montreal. The role focuses on supporting subsidiary governance activities, document management, regulatory follow‑up, and operational coordination.

You will help prepare materials, manage corporate records, and ensure compliance across regulatory obligations. You will work in a hybrid environment with an emphasis on flexible scheduling, continuous development, and collaboration with internal partners

Qualifications

• College diploma in legal techniques or equivalent education.
• Demonstrated experience in legal and corporate document management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a high‑volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Languages: French and English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate corporate meetings, including preparation of materials and follow-up actions
• Draft, review, and manage legal, corporate, and regulatory documentation
• File documents with regulatory authorities and ensure compliance requirements are met
• Maintain and update corporate records and related databases
• Support administrative operations, including document management, billing, and file tracking
• Monitor evolving legal and regulatory requirements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the legal department

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Collaboration

Communication

Corporate Governance

Detail-oriented

Diversity & Inclusion

Financial Industry Regulatory

Initiative

Legal Document Preparation

Legal Regulatory Compliance

Organization Skills

Proactivity

Rigor

Self‑Sufficiency

Teamwork

Education

College diploma in legal techniques

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A career as a Paralegal in the Governance and Legal Affairs team at National Bank means acting as a key contributor in supporting subsidiary governance activities. This role allows you to make a tangible impact through your experience in document management, regulatory follow-up, and operational coordination.

Your role

• Coordinate corporate meetings, including preparation of materials and follow-up actions
• Draft, review, and manage legal, corporate, and regulatory documentation
• File documents with regulatory authorities and ensure compliance requirements are met
• Maintain and update corporate records and related databases
• Support administrative operations, including document management, billing, and file tracking
• Monitor evolving legal and regulatory requirements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the legal department

Your team

Within the Governance and Legal Affairs sector, you will be part of a dedicated team and report to the Senior Director, Subsidiary Governance. Our team stands out for its expertise, rigor, and strong collaboration with multiple internal partners.

We strive to offer you maximum flexibility to support your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on hands‑on learning, help you master your role and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, as well as coaching and mentoring are always available to you.

Prerequisites

• College diploma in legal techniques or equivalent education, with a minimum of two years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in legal and corporate document management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word and Excel
• Ability to work effectively in a high‑volume environment with multiple competing priorities

Languages: French, English

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Required skills: Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, Communication, Corporate Governance, Detail-oriented, Diversity & Inclusion, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Initiative, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Regulatory Compliance, Organization Skills, Proactivity, Rigor, Self‑Sufficiency, Teamwork

Your 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
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• 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!

Join us!