Senior Governance & Disclosure Counsel

National Bank; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor to enhance corporate governance and market confidence. You will provide key legal insights, implement governance frameworks, and ensure compliance across the organization. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of governance experience and holds a Bachelor of Laws. This position offers competitive compensation, a hybrid work model, and extensive benefits for employee well-being.

Benefits

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Community involvement opportunities

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in governance and continuous disclosure.
• Member in good standing of the Chambre des notaires du Québec or Barreau du Québec.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate governance trends and provide recommendations.
• Implement innovative governance frameworks tailored to the Bank’s needs.
• Provide legal opinions and prepare documentation for senior management.
• Act as an expert on privileged information management.
• Draft and review continuous disclosure documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal writing

Strategic leadership

Complex mandate management

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

A leading Canadian bank is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor to enhance corporate governance and market confidence. You will provide key legal insights, implement governance frameworks, and ensure compliance across the organization. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of governance experience and holds a Bachelor of Laws. This position offers competitive compensation, a hybrid work model, and extensive benefits for employee well-being.