Legal Counsel
National Bank of Canada
Job Description
Career as a Legal Advisor Analyst within the Specialized Transactions and Products team, part of the Capital Markets division at National Bank. You will act as an expert advisor for the structured products sector and ensure business practices comply with Canadian regulations.
Responsibilities
- Participate in all stages of the development and marketing of structured products
- Draft prospectuses and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including those in taxation and accounting
- Issue legal opinions to support business decisions
- Ensure that business practices in the sector comply with Canadian regulations
- Analyze and review various legal reports and documents to protect the Bank’s rights
- Make recommendations on the development and marketing of products to manage risks for the Bank and its subsidiaries
Team
Within the Specialized Transactions and Products sector, you will be part of a team of lawyers and paralegals reporting to the Manager, Specialized Transactions and Products. You collaborate daily with financial engineers who structure financial products.
Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree in law and Member of the Barreau du Québec for 1 to 3 years
- In-depth knowledge of the regulatory and corporate framework for securities
- Master the functioning of financial markets and show interest in the sector
- Experience drafting commercial agreements
- Know the Canadian regulatory context regarding registration and compliance of securities stakeholders
Benefits
Competitive compensation plus flexible benefits to support wellbeing.
- 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 Information
Language requirements: English and French. The bank is committed to a barrier‑free workplace and provides accommodations.
We welcome all candidates.
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