Legal Counsel - Finance And Ai Innovation

Legal Counsel - Finance and AI InnovationOnly candidates legally eligible to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship will be contacted
About the RoleWe’re seeking a Legal Counsel to advise business teams on corporate lending and international trade finance. Approximately 75% of the work involves U.S. transactions, with close collaboration with the New York legal team. You’ll also support Canadian transactions and help bring practical AI workflows into the legal function.
What you’ll do
Draft, negotiate and review credit agreements, commitment letters, security documents and guarantees.
Advise on syndicated lending and bilateral trade finance facilities, including those involving letters of credit.
Work with business, risk and compliance teams and oversee outside counsel on assigned matters.
Develop and test prompts on an internal AI platform to streamline financing document review. Validate the outputs and share workflows with colleagues in Montréal and New York.
What you’ll bring
A law degree and admission to the Québec Bar, the Law Society of Ontario or the New York State Bar. Dual Canadian and New York admission is an asset.
At least five years of transactional banking and finance legal experience in a law firm or in-house, with direct experience in syndicated lending, credit agreements and trade finance involving letters of credit.
Cross-border financing experience, including U.S. transactions and working with New York teams.
The ability to own transactions, give practical legal advice and collaborate across teams. You’re curious about using AI in legal practice and willing to test and share what works.
Spoken and written English is required to negotiate and review U.S. transaction documents and work with legal and business teams in New York. French is an asset.
PlanIT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
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