Legal Counsel

A career as a Legal Counsel in the NBI Legal and Regulatory Affairs team at National Bank means acting as a securities law specialist to support the design, management, and distribution of investment products. This role allows you to make a tangible impact on our organization through your legal expertise, knowledge of the regulatory environment, and experience supporting business partners on strategic matters.

Your Role

• Anticipate and analyze business issues to identify the needs of internal partners and develop legal strategies tailored to investment activities.
• Draft, review, and interpret regulatory and commercial documents, including prospectuses, offering memoranda, portfolio management agreements, and other related documentation.
• Provide legal opinions in securities law and support stakeholders in the management of complex legal matters.
• Contribute to the development of new products as well as the evolution of policies, standards, and processes governing investment products.
• Identify legal and reputational risks and recommend proactive solutions to mitigate them.
• Act as a subject matter expert in your area of specialization and contribute to the continuous improvement of legal practices within the sector.

Your Team

The NBI Legal and Regulatory Affairs is made up of specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative manner to support business initiatives while ensuring compliance with the regulatory framework.

Within the National Bank Investments sector, you will be part of a multidisciplinary and engaged team and will report to the Senior Director, NBI Legal and Regulatory Affairs. Our team is distinguished by its strategic role, professional rigor, and ability to thrive in a constantly evolving environment.

We strive to offer you maximum flexibility to support your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment, as well as a flexible and adaptable schedule.

National Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, enable you to master your profession and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, as well as coaching and mentoring opportunities are available to you at all times.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or J.D.) and have a minimum of one year of relevant experience.
• Be a member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec, the Law Society of Ontario, or the Chambre des notaires du Québec.
• Demonstrate experience in securities law, investment products, or a related field.
• Have experience drafting, reviewing, and interpreting regulatory and commercial documents.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the regulations applicable to investment products or a strong interest in developing this expertise.

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!