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The National Bank of Canada Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Nov 07, 2023
Full time
A career in law at National Bank means participating to the transformation in order to have a direct impact on our clients. As a Senior Legal Advisor in the Legal Documentation – Financial Markets team, you will practice law as a specialist on the legal aspects related to the various trading activities and operations of the Bank and its subsidiaries. In addition, you will provide professional support and ensure the development of the legal expertise as well as the protection of the Bank’s interests and rights. Your role : Drafting and negotiating various transactional financial contracts, such as the ISDA Master Agreement (including VM CSA and IM CSA), the GMRA and the GMSLA Provide legal opinions related to the various spheres of law Provide recommendations to ensure the development and the protection of the Bank and its subsidiaries worldwide Provide legal advice to the Bank’s Financial Markets and Corporate Capital Management (Loans and structured business desks) across a range of debt over-the-counter and centrally cleared, capital market & structured products, covered bonds and securitization vehicles. Showcase your expertise in the context of special or large-scale projects having an impact on the activities of the Bank and its subsidiaries Identify legal situations affecting financial contracts and advise stakeholders accordingly As a team lead, take part in onboarding and provide ongoing training to more junior colleagues. Your team: As part of the Capital Markets and Treasury Risk Management sector, our team is comprised of 6 lawyers and a technical advisor. Our team’s mission is to offer sound legal support to and for the Bank’s national and international desks, namely in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, New York, Dublin, London and Hong Kong. Mainly, we negotiate and manage the main transactional financial contracts with the Bank’s clients internationally. We want to contribute to your quality of life by offering you as much flexibility as possible in your work. For example, we offer a hybrid (remote and in the office) work model, work schedule arrangements to help you achieve work/life balance, and flexible leave that you can take when it's important to you. We offer a wide range of ongoing learning opportunities for your development, including hands-on learning, training courses and collaborating with colleagues who have varied expertise and profiles. Prerequisites : Member of the Bar of Quebec (Barreau du Québec) Knowledge of and prior experience in negotiating the ISDA Master Agreement, Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA) and Global Master Securities Lending Agreement (GMSLA) Knowledge of financial transactions law and/or derivatives law Knowledge of the Margin Requirements for Non-centrally Cleared Derivatives (UMR) in Canada and the United States and the various collateral arrangements documentation related to such requirements. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills Ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritize between multiple projects and willingness to expand knowledge into new areas of law as may arise 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. 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 Initiatives promoting community involvement Telemedicine service Virtual sleep clinic These are a few of the benefits available to you. 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 actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged. We're putting people first: 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 peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team? Ready to live your ambitions?        
The National Bank of Canada Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Aug 21, 2023
Remote
Avocat-conseil, Supervision des paiements de détail   Tenez un rôle central La Banque du Canada s’est donnée comme vision d’être une banque centrale influente – dynamique, engagée et digne de confiance – mobilisée pour un Canada meilleur. Aucun autre employeur ne vous offrira l’occasion d’œuvrer au cœur même de l’économie canadienne, au sein d’une organisation dont le travail a une incidence considérable sur le bien-être économique et financier des Canadiens. Vous serez mis au défi, énergisé et motivé à exceller dans notre environnement. En nous appuyant sur les principes qui nous ont toujours guidés - l'excellence, l'intégrité et le respect - nous nous efforçons d'être tournés vers l'avenir et d'innover, d'accueillir des personnes aux perspectives et aux talents divers, et de gagner la confiance en respectant nos engagements et en expliquant clairement l'intention de nos politiques et de nos actions. Grâce à notre régime de retraite à prestations déterminées, à nos avantages sociaux et à notre grande souplesse en matière d'équilibre entre la vie professionnelle et vie privée, découvrez pourquoi nous sommes classés chaque année parmi les meilleurs employeurs du Canada : Travailler ici - Banque du Canada   Pour en savoir plus sur les prochaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche veuillez consulter processus de recrutement.   Le saviez-vous? La Banque du Canada est la banque centrale du pays. Son mandat consiste à favoriser la prospérité économique et financière du Canada en faisant la promotion de la stabilité et de l’efficience du système financier, qui comprend les banques et coopératives de crédit, les marchés financiers ainsi que les systèmes de compensation et de règlement. À cette fin, la Banque : offre des services de banque centrale, notamment des facilités de trésorerie et de prêt de dernier ressort agit comme organisme de surveillance et autorité de résolution à l’égard des infrastructures de marchés financiers essentielles effectue et publie des analyses et des recherches contribue à l’élaboration et à la mise en œuvre de politiques publiques supervise les fournisseurs de services de paiement (FSP).   Ce que vous ferez Sous l’autorité du Directeur, Affaires juridiques relatives à la supervision des paiements de détail, vous fournissez à la Banque des conseils juridiques spécialisés en votre qualité de juriste d’expérience. Vous appuyez le département de la Supervision de la Banque en donnant des conseils juridiques relatifs à la fonction de supervision des fournisseurs de services de paiement de la Banque conformément à la Loi sur les activités associées aux paiements de détail et au cadre de surveillance associé. Dans un premier temps, vous participerez à tous les aspects de l’établissement et de la mise en œuvre du nouveau cadre de surveillance et de conformité. Une fois le cadre établi, vous soutiendrez les activités de la Banque relatives à la surveillance et à l’application de la loi, et aux demandes d’examen au titre de la Loi. Vous aurez à retenir les services d’avocats de l’extérieur qui représenteront la Banque dans des situations où des conseils spécialisés sont requis et à gérer les relations avec ces avocats de manière autonome. De plus, vous aurez à travailler en partenariat avec les clients internes et les avocats d’autres d’organisations afin de répondre aux besoins en évolution de la Banque et de ses départements. Vos futures responsabilités contribuer à l’élaboration des politiques associées aux règlements connexes de la Loi qui définiront le cadre et aider à élaborer les principes directeurs en matière de conformité mettre à profit votre expérience en droit administratif pour aider à formuler des directives en matière de supervision et d’application de la loi participer à l’élaboration et à la conception de politiques, de processus et de documents publics et internes liés aux responsabilités de supervision et d’application de la loi exercées par la Banque donner des conseils sur l’application du cadre à divers modèles d’affaires nationaux et étrangers donner des conseils sur la décision d’utiliser des outils prudentiels et correctifs en fonction de circonstances et de faits particuliers assurer ou diriger la représentation de la Banque dans les procédures découlant de questions de conformité s’acquitter d’autres fonctions de conseil juridique liées aux autres fonctions de la Banque   Ce qu’il vous faut pour réussir Vous possédez une connaissance approfondie du droit réglementaire canadien, une expérience appréciable des questions de droit administratif, ainsi que la capacité de fournir aux clients des conseils juridiques pratiques, que ceux-ci soient élaborés à l’interne ou dans un cabinet d’avocats.   Ce poste exige également d’excellentes aptitudes pour la recherche, conjuguées à un vif intérêt pour l’évolution des enjeux juridiques et les progrès technologiques dans le secteur financier. Il nécessite des aptitudes supérieures pour l’analyse, et notamment la capacité d’analyser et de saisir rapidement l’essence de problèmes complexes ayant des répercussions sur la Banque et le secteur financier, et de concevoir de façon autonome des solutions adéquates.   Vous devez connaître le mandat, les besoins et les objectifs de la Banque et vous appuyer sur cette connaissance pour donner des conseils à la fois judicieux, pragmatiques et précis. Vous avez en outre une excellente facilité à communiquer tant oralement que par écrit et de solides aptitudes pour la planification, la gestion de projet et l’organisation pour bien gérer des dossiers complexes ou délicats et des priorités changeantes, tout en vous adaptant aux situations imprévues.   Pour bien exercer les fonctions de ce poste, vous devez aussi posséder d’excellentes aptitudes pour l’établissement de relations et savoir travailler aussi bien de façon autonome qu’en équipe. Enfin, vous devez être disposé à voyager à l’occasion (très peu de déplacements sont cependant prévus).   Atouts expérience de la prestation de conseils à un organisme de surveillance ou de réglementation dans le secteur financier ou un autre domaine connaissance du secteur des services de paiement et des technologies financières expérience de la prestation de conseils à des organes décisionnels administratifs expérience dans le domaine de l’élaboration de politiques expérience du contentieux en droit administratif expérience acquise dans un important cabinet d’avocats, au sein d’un organisme public ou d’une organisation internationale connaissance du droit civil ou du droit international privé et public connaissance de la structure générale et des grandes fonctions de la Banque du Canada   Vos études et votre expérience diplôme en droit et adhésion au barreau d’une province canadienne, et, après l’admission au barreau, au moins cinq années d’expérience liée aux questions juridiques de réglementation, et en particulier aux questions de droit administratif. ou une combinaison équivalente de formation et d’expérience.   Ce que vous devez savoir Exigence linguistique : Anglais et français essentiels (bilinguisme); une connaissance fonctionnelle de la deuxième langue officielle est le niveau minimum (niveaux 4) de départ. Des cours pourraient être fournis pour atteindre le niveau exigé, c.-à-d. une connaissance pleinement fonctionnelle (niveaux 5) de la deuxième langue officielle. La priorité est donnée aux citoyens canadiens et aux résidents permanents. Niveau de sécurité requis: Être éligible à l'obtention du niveau secret Une aide à la réinstallation pourrait être offerte au besoin. Veuillez sauvegarder une copie de l'affiche. Une fois la date de clôture est passée, elle ne sera plus disponible. Le titre officiel de ce poste est « Avocat-conseil »   Pour les postes réguliers sans possibilité de télétravail complet OU Pour une durée de 3 ans ou moins (si le chef n'approuve pas le travail à distance ) Modèle de travail hybride #LI-Hybrid La Banque propose des modalités de travail qui offrent une certaine souplesse aux employés, permettant la formation d'équipes performantes et favorisant une excellente culture de travail. Dans le cadre du modèle de travail hybride de la Banque, la plupart des employés peuvent faire du télétravail à domicile pendant une grande partie de chaque mois, et sont attendus d’être présents sur les lieux de travail de la Banque au moins huit jours par mois pour aider à créer des liens entre collègues. Vous devrez vivre à une distance raisonnable du bureau..   Ce que vous pouvez attendre de la Banque Saisissez cette occasion unique de faire partie d’une équipe très performante au sein d’une grande organisation. La Banque offre un programme de rémunération et d’avantages sociaux concurrentiel conçu pour répondre à vos besoins à chaque étape de votre vie et de votre carrière. Pour en savoir plus sur les principaux avantages sociaux, veuillez consulter Tout ce qui s'offre à vous.     Le salaire se situe généralement entre 130 960$ et 163 700$, (niveau de poste 20) selon les compétences et l’expérience du candidat retenu. La Banque offre une prime pour les personnes qui répondent aux attentes avec succès de 7 à 10 % du salaire de base individuel. La Banque offre une rémunération au rendement aux personnes qui dépassent les attentes (15 % du salaire de base).. Les employés qui fournissent un rendement exceptionnel dépassant largement les attentes peuvent être admissibles à une rémunération au rendement plus élevée. Un programme complet d’avantages sociaux flexibles vous permet de choisir le niveau de protection qui correspond à vos besoins en matière de soins de santé, de soins dentaires, d’assurance invalidité, d’assurance vie et d’assurance accident. Vous pouvez également acheter des jours de congé supplémentaires (maximum de cinq par année) qui s’ajoutent à vos congés annuels de base. Vous bénéficiez d’un régime de retraite à prestations déterminées indexées.    
The National Bank of Canada Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Jun 30, 2023
Hybrid
Take a central role   The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment.   Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.   With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada's top employers: Working Here - Bank of Canada   Find out more about the next steps in our Recruitment process .   Did you know?   The Bank Does This By   The Bank of Canada is Canada’s central bank. It has a mandate to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada by fostering a stable and efficient financial system, which includes banks and credit unions, the financial markets, and clearing and settlement systems.   providing central banking services, including liquidity and lender-of-last-resort facilities; overseeing and acting as the resolution authority for critical financial market infrastructures; conducting and publishing analyses and research; helping to develop and implement policy; and supervising payment service providers.   The Bank has approximately 2300 employees who are subject to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.   What You Will Do   Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, you provide the Bank with expert legal advice as an experienced senior legal practitioner. You will act as the Bank’s primary legal advisor on compliance related matters, conflicts of interest, and privacy and access to information. You will support other legal counsel at the Bank working in related areas and you will manage the work of outside counsel as required.   Specifically, You Will   provide legal advice to the Bank’s Compliance function, including advice on the Bank’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics , as well as advice on the Code of Conduct for Directors and application of the Conflicts of Interest Act to the Bank’s public office holders. support and develop training and communications related to the Code and other Bank policies provide advice on conflicts of interest and related restrictions as they pertain to Bank employees and Board members and the review process for retail payments supervision provide advice on privacy and access to information legislation, policy and processes provide legal advice and support to the Bank’s Corporate Secretariat provide operational and strategic legal advice to the Bank’s third-party risk management process provide advice on information management and data licensing, governance and residency support the Bank’s business visitor program, including the management of external counsel in relation to cross border hiring and immigration develop and maintain the Bank’s legal framework to facilitate compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations support the Bank’s labour and employment legal counsel as required perform other legal advisory duties to the Bank as may be required.   What You Need To Succeed   You have expert knowledge of the legal environment as it relates to compliance, conflict of interest and ethics. You have a strong knowledge of privacy and access to information law, the legal framework surrounding information management and data licensing and residency. You have the ability to analyze complex legal issues and to provide practical advice. You have well-developed oral and written communications skills and you have demonstrated experience in the provision of legal advice to management, in an in-house role or a law firm environment. You have the ability to manage and oversee the work of external counsel.   To be successful in this role, you also require strong relationship-building skills and can function both independently and as part of a team, providing oversight and direction to senior legal counsel.   Nice-to-have   knowledge of the financial sector experience in labour or employment law experience with intellectual property law, contracting and procurement and/or immigration law prior work experience with a leading law firm, financial institution, government agency or official international organization experience advising other Crown corporations or federally-regulated entities knowledge of civil law and/or international public and private law   Your Education And Experience   This position requires a Law degree and membership in a Canadian provincial law society with a minimum of five post-call years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.   What You Need To Know   Language requirement: English and French essential (bilingual) with a minimum starting level of functional (level 4) in second official language. Training may be provided to help reach the required level of fully functional (level 5) in second official language. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret Relocation assistance may be provided, if required Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.   Hybrid Work Model   The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank`s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.   What You Can Expect From Us   This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider .   Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $130,960 to $163,700 (job grade 20) The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 7 to 10% of your base salary. The Bank offers performance pay for those who exceed expectations (15% of your base salary).. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay. Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health, dental disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement Indexed, defined-benefit pension   We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted via the clear legal job board.      
The National Bank of Canada Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Feb 17, 2023
Full time
Senior Advisor Estate Planning Expertise Centre National Bank Private Banking 1859 Are you known for your extensive expertise in estate planning? Are you committed to offering excellent service to Private Banking 1859 clients? Do you have an exceptional advisory approach? Are you looking for a role where you can make use of your communication, analysis and advisory skills in estate planning? If so, come join the team at Private Banking 1859. Reporting to the Expertise Centre’s Senior Manager, you will support advisors in estate-related decisions, in particular by drawing up estate plans. Based on your multidisciplinary expertise, you will use your strengths and talents to support this team of nine professionals in achieving its business objectives. Your main challenges: Serve as an expert advisor to clients and provide high-level expertise in estate planning Establish trust-based relationships with referred clients to build loyalty; carry out interviews with clients and ensure follow-up and coordination of the steps that follow each interview Play a leadership role in your area of expertise Maintain internal and external visibility as a high-level expert and build strong networks Provide professional assistance and training on estate planning to advisors Solve problems and encourage the various parties to work together, become involved and take concrete measures to do so Establish and maintain partnerships with the parties involved in the sector’s activities, specifically the other experts and specialists in your region, to achieve common goals Competencies Required Completed bachelor’s degree in law and 10 years of relevant experience or completed master’s degree in a related field and 8 years of relevant experience Advanced knowledge of taxation Tax designation, an asset Member of the Law Society of Ontario Significant experience as an expert advisor Extensive knowledge of estate planning concepts Expertise in estate and trust law Ability to build solid professional relationships (internal and external clients) Ability to quickly raise interest and build trust Ability to explain complex estate planning concepts in a simple, complete and practical manner Ability to adapt to change English spoken and written, French would be considered an asset 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. 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 Initiatives promoting community involvement Telemedicine service Virtual sleep clinic These are a few of the benefits available to you. 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 actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.   We're putting people first 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 peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team? Ready to live your ambitions?
The National Bank of Canada Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Feb 10, 2023
Full time
Primary Locations: Montreal, Quebec Attendance: Hybrid Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time Would you like to contribute to strategic projects at the heart of the bank’s business activities? Would like to innovate and take part in the bank’s digital transformation? Would like to leverage your strong analytical skills and your creativity? Join the National Bank’s Legal Department. Our mission is to a provide legal counsel to our many business partners who develop products in an industry that is in constant evolution. Your role: Provide legal advice in retail lending, consumer protection and banking law Draft client-facing documentation considering legal requirements and business needs Contribute to the modernization of business processes to increase the bank’s profitability in light of market trends and regulatory changes Identify legal risks associated with the bank’s activities and proactively recommend solutions to mitigate such risks Support strategic and regulatory projects Participate to industry forums and influence stakeholders when needed (ex. regulatory changes) We want to contribute to your quality of life by offering you as much flexibility as possible in your work. For example, we offer hybrid work (remote and in the office), work schedule arrangements to help you achieve work/life balance and flexible leave that you can take when it’s important to you. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in law and at least 5 years of relevant experience Member of the Qc Bar, the Chambre des notaires or bar association of another Canadian province Strong drafting skills Ability to provide creative and innovative solutions when solving problems and needs related to the growth vectors of the bank (eg digital, payment) Able to prioritize 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. 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 Initiatives promoting community involvement Telemedicine service Virtual sleep clinic These are a few of the benefits available to you. 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 actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged. We're putting people first 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 peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team? Ready to live your ambitions?