Legal Counsel Litigation (Quebec City)

Job Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Team

Within 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Health and wellness program.
• 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 welcome all candidates.