Senior Law Clerk – FinDev Canada

Export Development Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Law Clerk to join its dynamic team, contributing to impactful projects in emerging markets. This role offers the chance to engage in complex legal work, support governance systems, and collaborate with a diverse team. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in legal practices, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusion and offers a hybrid work model, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in development finance.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible Work Model

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in legal department or private practice.
• Advanced knowledge of legal principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides law clerk services for complex transactional and corporate law work.
• Supports legal team with transactional documentation and legal research.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Negotiation Skills

Legal Research

Bilingual (English/French or English/Spanish)

Education

College Law Clerk Diploma

Job description

Are you ready to advance your career while impacting change in emerging markets?

We are looking for a Senior Law Clerk!

Welcome to FinDev Canada, Canada’s development financial institution! We are looking for talented professionals to join our growing organization. At FinDev Canada, we are guided by our mandate and the opportunity to positively impact climate and nature action, gender equality and market development . We drive sustainable development by working with and through the private sector.

This is your opportunity to join a growing, dynamic team and leave your mark on our organization, on development finance, and on the world at large.

• Location : FinDev Canada headquarters is in downtown Montreal. For the right candidate, Ottawa or Toronto will be considered, with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model (home/office).
• Team : Legal Transactions
• Reports to : Director, Legal Transactions
• Employment Type : Permanent
• Salary: Legal Support 17 - $83,037 - $110,717,plus a performance-based incentive

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impactful Work - At FinDev Canada, we are committed to promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging markets and developing economies. Your work here will make a real difference, contributing to meaningful projects that have a lasting impact on communities around the world.
• Your Colleagues - Join a diverse and talented team that brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to everything we do.
• Collaborative Culture - Collaboration is at the heart of our success. At FinDev Canada, we believe that working together not only enhances our business but also strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. Our culture is built on mutual support and teamwork, ensuring that we collectively drive our mandate and strategy forward.
• Perks and Benefits - Our Total Rewards offering goes beyond just a paycheck. We provide a comprehensive package designed to meet the diverse needs and life stages of our employees.

Team & Position Overview

FinDev Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Law Clerk supporting Legal Services i. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented and client-focused contributor to make their mark in supporting the development of the private sector across emerging markets and developing economies. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a growing and dynamic team in assisting them with their day to day transactional, policy and governance needs. This is a role with an interesting variety of legal work and exciting new challenges as FinDev Canada continues to evolve and expand as Canada’s development institution.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provides law clerk services to FinDev Canada in respect of complex transactional and corporate law work.
• Has responsibilities for the management, implementation, and maintenance of identified processes and governance systems in relation to legal transactional workflow (including managing and organizing knowhow, precedents, templates and legal transactional work allocation).
• Supports the Legal team with the management (including execution) of transactional documentation, the completion of legal research and legislative monitoring.
• Provides organizational support for the Board calendar and other corporate secretariat demands.
• Coordinates, corresponds with, and arranges document consularization with local embassies.
• Assists with external law firm strategy, retainer agreements and invoicing.
• Performs a variety of duties and responsibilities typically performed by a Senior Law Clerk within a corporate and/or secretariat environment including supporting the Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer, Legal Directors and Legal Counsels in connection with the development and documenting of internal policy and guidelines vis a vis corporate product and positions.

Must-Haves

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in legal department or private practice.
• Advanced knowledge of legal principles and practices as a law clerk.
• Education: Completion of a College Law Clerk Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in negotiating and finalizing non-disclosure agreements and engagement letters.
• Skills: Demonstrable organizational skills, self-starter and attention to detail.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience supporting cross – border finance and investment transactions.
• Experience working with Crown Corporations, Development Finance Institutions Multilateral Development Banks.
• Experience interacting with multiple stakeholders and be adaptive to various audiences.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to adapt to change and work with team of lawyers to help business teams adapt to change.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Strong team player who has the ability to work as a collaborative, cohesive unit (with other clerks and lawyers) and is open to input from others.
• Proven ability to take the lead on projects and initiatives within the team.
• Proficiency in both English and French (fully bilingual) OR both English and Spanish strongly preferred.

Ready to take the next steps?

Apply now! Please include your resume & cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Want to learn more about FinDev Canada? Check out our website here http://www.findevcanada.ca/

FinDev Canada is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds and with a range of ability, and nurturing a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed and be their truest selves in an inclusive environment. We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.