Senior Legal Advisor Derivatives

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; 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

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor for its Capital Markets Legal Documentation team. This role involves drafting and negotiating key financial agreements and providing legal advice on derivatives and debt instruments. The ideal candidate has a law degree, a minimum of 10 years of experience, and bilingual proficiency in English and French. This position offers a full-time opportunity in Montreal or Toronto.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Member of the Quebec Bar or any Canadian law society.
• Proven experience negotiating ISDA, GMRA, and GMSLA agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate key transactional financial agreements.
• Advise Capital Markets on derivatives and debt instruments.
• Identify legal issues affecting financial contracts.

Skills

Derivatives law

Negotiation

Financial transactions law

Legal opinions

Bilingual (English, French)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law

Job description

Senior Legal Advisor Derivatives

Join to apply for the Senior Legal Advisor Derivatives role at National Bank of Canada. A career as a Senior Legal Advisor in the Capital Markets Legal Documentation team means acting as a specialist on legal aspects related to trading activities and financial operations.

This job allows you to make a direct impact on our organization thanks to your expertise in derivatives law and negotiation of complex financial agreements. You can work from our Montreal or Toronto office, whichever is closest to you.

Your role

• Draft and negotiate key transactional financial agreements such as the ISDA Master Agreement, GMRA, and GMSLA.
• Provide legal opinions and strategic recommendations to protect the Bank’s interests globally.
• Advise Capital Markets and Capital Management teams on derivatives, debt instruments, and structured products.
• Identify legal issues affecting financial contracts and propose practical solutions.
• Contribute to major projects with significant impact on the Bank’s activities worldwide.

Your team

Within the Capital Markets and Treasury Risk Management sector, you will join a team of 9 lawyers and one paralegal working closely with desks in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, New York, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. Our mission is to deliver high-quality legal support and negotiate key financial agreements with clients internationally.

National Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on hands‑on learning, help you master your role and expand your expertise.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in law and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Member of the Quebec Bar or any Canadian law society.
• Proven experience negotiating ISDA, GMRA, and GMSLA agreements.
• Strong knowledge of financial transactions law and derivatives law.
• Familiarity with margin requirements for non‑centrally cleared derivatives in Canada and the U.S.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential.

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.
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives.
• Telemedicine service.
• Virtual sleep clinic.

Additional required languages: English, French.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Banking

We welcome all candidates and are committed to a barrier‑free workplace. If you require accommodation, let us know during your first conversations.