Legal Counsel Litigation

A career as a Legal Advisor on the Legal Affairs - National Bank Financial team means acting as a specialist in civil commercial litigation and regulatory investigations. In this role, you will have a direct impact on critical legal matters, leveraging your expertise in litigation management, legal analysis, and strategic advisory.
Your role

• Work on complex and strategic matters that have a significant impact on the activities and operations of the Capital Markets and Wealth Management business lines
• Manage litigation files and regulatory investigations, particularly in the area of securities law, in collaboration with team members and business partners
• Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal and strategic issues by assessing needs and developing tailored solutions requiring strong legal expertise
• Collaborate with external legal counsel and ensure alignment between legal strategies and business objectives
• Act on matters involving various regulatory authorities, such as the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), Canadian securities commissions, and the Montreal Exchange

Your teamWithin the Legal Affairs - National Bank Financial sector, you will be part of a team of approximately forty colleagues and report to the Vice President, Litigation and Regulatory Investigations, Capital Markets and Wealth Management.
You will thrive in a collaborative and engaging environment where teamwork is central, while maintaining a strong work-life balance. Our team stands out for its deep expertise, close partnership with business lines, and strategic role in managing high-impact matters.
The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning in action, help you master your role and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, as well as coaching and mentoring support, are available to you at all times.
Prerequisites

• Bachelor's Degree in Law and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in civil or commercial litigation
• Be a Member in good standing in the Barreau du Québec or another Canadian bar
• Experience gained in a law firm or in a comparable professional environment
• Knowledge of regulatory environments and issues related to financial or institutional markets
• Ability to manage complex files and interact with a sophisticated internal client base

Your benefits In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:
* 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 * Involvement in community initiatives * Telemedicine service * Virtual sleep clinic
We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.
Making a bold move in a people-first environment We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.
We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Join us!