Paralegal

A career as a Paralegal within the Legal Affairs Governance team (Corporate Secretary’s Office) at National Bank means acting as a key contributor in supporting the governance activities of the Bank’s Board of Directors. This role allows you to make a tangible impact through your experience in operational coordination, regulatory follow-up, and document management.

Your role

• Coordinate the preparation of Board of Directors and committee meetings, in close collaboration with members of management, attend these meetings and contribute to the drafting of minutes
• Draft, review, and follow up on legal, corporate and regulatory documents
• Contribute to the implementation and execution of best practices in corporate governance
• Perform filings with regulatory authorities and ensure compliance
• Analyze regulatory requirements applicable to the Board of Directors and ensure compliance
• Maintain and update corporate databases and records
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes by identifying opportunities to optimize work and enhance operational efficiency within the team
• Support administrative processes, including invoicing and file tracking

Your team

Within the Legal Affairs Governance sector, you will be part of an engaged team and report to the Senior Director, Governance and Assistant Secretary. Our team stands out for its expertise, rigor, and a strong culture of collaboration, where knowledge sharing, mutual support, and coordination with numerous internal partners are part of daily work.

We aim to offer you maximum flexibility through a hybrid work environment and an adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on experiential learning, 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

• Three-year college diploma (DEC) or equivalent academic background in a related field, and at least three years of relevant experience in corporate governance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Experience in managing corporate or legal documents
• Strong communication skills, strong collaboration spirit, and interpersonal abilities
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements and administrative processes
• Excellent organizational skills, rigor, and attention to detail

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!