Senior Legal Advisor

A career as a Senior Legal Advisor within the Legal and Regulatory Affairs - National Bank Investments team at National Bank means acting as a subject‑matter expert in securities law to support the development and distribution of investment products. This role allows you to make a tangible impact on the organization through your legal expertise, analytical judgment, and ability to support partners on complex, high‑visibility matters.
Your role

• Anticipate and analyze business issues to identify internal partners’ needs and propose legal strategies tailored to investment‑related activities.
• Draft, review, and interpret regulatory and commercial documents, including prospectuses, offering memoranda, portfolio management agreements, and related documentation.
• Provide legal opinions in securities law and support internal partners in managing complex and strategic files.
• Contribute to the development of new products, special projects, and the evolution of policies, standards, and processes related to investment products.
• Identify legal and reputational risks associated with activities and proactively recommend solutions to mitigate them.
• Act as a subject‑matter resource in your area of expertise to ensure the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of legal interventions.

Your teamWithin the National Bank Investments sector, you are part of a committed, multidisciplinary team and report to the Senior Director, Legal and Regulatory Affairs. The team stands out for its strategic role, professional rigor, and ability to thrive in a constantly evolving environment, while offering a flexible and collaborative work setting.
National Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, enable you to 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 with seven to ten years of relevant experience;
• Member of the Barreau du Québec, the Law Society of Ontario, or the Chambre des notaires du Québec;
• Demonstrated experience in securities law;
• Experience drafting and interpreting complex regulatory and commercial documentation;
• Knowledge of regulations governing investment products and their distribution.

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?
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