Senior Legal Advisor

A career as a senior legal advisor in the Legal Affairs - Commercial and International team at National Bank means acting as a specialist in commercial law and corporate financing. This role allows you to have a positive impact on our organization thanks to your extensive knowledge, your experience in commercial financing, and your ability to support our partners with strategic legal advice.
Your role

• Analyze business issues, identify the needs of internal partners, and propose appropriate legal strategies to support business activities.
• Draft and interpret various banking documents, including credit agreements, security documents, and forms related to commercial operations.
• Issue legal opinions in commercial law, corporate financing, and securities, and advise the Corporate Financing Operations teams in handling complex files.
• Participate in the implementation of new products, special projects, and in the evolution of policies, standards, and processes related to commercial financing.
• Identify legal and reputational risks associated with products and propose solutions to mitigate them.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure the adoption, compliance, and evolution of LegalTech tools, notably through data analysis and innovation proposals.
• Train and support teams in using LegalTech tools and adopting digital practices.

Your teamWithin the Legal Affairs - Commercial and International sector, you are part of a team of four legal counsels and report to the Senior Director. Our team stands out through its expertise in legal risk management, its agility, and its strong collaboration with internal partners to offer an exceptional experience to the Bank’s commercial clients. We are looking for someone with experience in corporate financing outside the province of Quebec.
We aim to offer you maximum flexibility in your work to support your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment combining office and remote work, flexible scheduling to balance professional and personal life, and flexible vacation options at key moments.
Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in law combined with a minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Member in good standing of a Canadian provincial Bar outside Quebec.
• Experience in corporate financing and a solid understanding of the business environment.
• Demonstrated innovation and a strong interest in digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
• Proficiency with LegalTech platforms (contract management, document automation, electronic signature, regulatory monitoring).
• Ability to initiate and lead technological integration projects in a legal environment.

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!