Description
A career as a Paralegal within the Personal Banking and Intellectual Property Legal Affairs Team at National Bank means contributing to the implementation of regulatory projects and initiatives, as well as the legal administration of the Bank’s intellectual property assets. In this role, you will make a tangible impact by leveraging your experience in document management, legal research, and operational coordination.
Your job- Administer the Bank’s trademark portfolio, including abandonments, renewals, preliminary trademark searches, and the management of relationships with external counsel and regulatory authorities
- Maintain and update the Bank’s patent and trade secret portfolio
- Support regulatory projects by conducting preliminary research, documenting identified gaps, and coordinating follow-up activities
- Provide support in the establishment and coordination of various internal and external committees within the sector
- Conduct legal and case law research
- Identify opportunities for automation and the implementation of new tools for the team, and formulate recommendations accordingly
- Ensure structured knowledge management, documentation management, tool tracking, and ongoing coordination for the team
- Support the standardization of documentation, filing, and follow-up practices
As part of the Personal Banking and Intellectual Property Team, you will join a multidisciplinary team that makes a meaningful and positive impact on clients by protecting and enhancing National Bank’s assets. Reporting to the Senior Director, Projects, you will work closely with the entire team on a broad range of high-impact matters.
We strive to offer maximum flexibility to support your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible schedule designed to adapt to your needs. National Bank is committed to continuous development and internal mobility. Through our personalized learning programs, built around experiential learning, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise and expand your skill set. Resources such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, as well as coaching and mentoring programs, are available to you at all times.
Prerequisites- College diploma (DEC) in Paralegal Technology, Legal Studies, or an equivalent qualification
- Relevant experience in legal support, document management, legal research, intellectual property, or a regulatory environment
- Strong attention to detail, autonomy, and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with legal professionals, internal partners, and external law firms
- Proficiency with documentation, collaboration, and tracking tools
* 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!
