Senior Legal Analyst - Contract

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is seeking a Senior Legal Analyst to provide support on global funding programs and corporate law matters. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience, strong English communication skills, and be detail-oriented. This role involves working independently and collaborating with various stakeholders. Competitive compensation and an inclusive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of related experience, preferably in law firm or financial institution.
• Ability to understand and interpret legal language.
• Working knowledge of relevant technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide transactional support on offerings and prepare closing documents.
• Respond creatively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and external counsel as needed.

Skills

Exceptional English communication skills

Detail-oriented with sound judgment

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to manage a high volume of inquiries

Ability to multitask

Education

Law Clerk's certificate (or equivalent experience)

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

Legal database programs

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 235089

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

This contract ends n April 2027.

Senior Legal Analyst provides support to a group of lawyers in connection with the Bank's global funding programs (including assisting in the execution of the Bank’s treasury offerings, Canadian structured notes and similar products), and on other corporate and securities law matters generally, including with respect to the Bank's continuous disclosure filings under securities law.

Responsibilities

• Provide transactional support on offerings, including preparing closing documents and drafting board resolutions. Also work on ongoing corporate and securities law issues under the Bank's funding programs, including maintenance and compliance matters. Assist with continuous disclosure filings under securities law. Expected to work independently with appropriate escalation to Senior Legal Counsel or Associate General Counsel.

• Respond creatively and quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and changing environment.

• Collaborate with various stakeholders within the Bank (at different seniority levels) and external counsel as needed.

• Track numerous action items/deliverables required under the funding programs and manage updates to a document management system.

• Work closely with team lawyers on legal and regulatory matters as they arise.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of related experience, preferably from a large law firm or financial institution.

• Law Clerk's certificate (or equivalent experience).

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Exceptional English communication skills (written & oral).

• Detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrity.

• Ability to understand and interpret legal language.

• Sophisticated judgment skills to balance Bank interests, reputational risk, and customer concerns.

• Comfort with ambiguity and strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage a high volume of inquiries and prioritize effectively.

• Self-motivated with moderate supervision.

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Ability to multitask.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, SharePoint, and legal database programs.

Location

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.