Business Development Bank of Canada

Careers Headquartered in Toronto, the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is responsible for investing in new infrastructure projects. The CIB’s mission is to work with provincial, territorial, municipal, federal, Indigenous and private sector investor partners to transform the way infrastructure is planned, financed and delivered in Canada. The CIB is looking for an exceptional corporate lawyer to join our Legal team. The Legal team advises the Investments team and other functional groups (Risk, Finance, Human Resources, Communications) on matters concerning procurement, contracts, intellectual property rights, conflicts of interests, policies, governance and compliance with federal legislation and policies that apply generally to Crown corporations. Against this background, you will be a key member of the CIB’s legal team and will be the primary lawyer responsible for providing legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate matters with a view to protecting the CIB’s interests and ensuring compliance with the CIB’s mandate, policies and procedures. You will also collaborate with the CIB’s Investments, Risk and Asset Management teams, supporting and advising them on a wide range of commercial and corporate matters. A motivated self-starter with a partnering focused mindset, you will find yourself exposed to a broad range of issues related to the CIB’s mandate and public policy objectives. This role will report to the Associate General Counsel. If you share a commitment to the CIB’s public interest mandate and role as an impact investor, value a collegial and collaborative culture, and approach everything with the highest integrity, then consider joining our team.   Your responsibilities include Support various initiatives related to corporate/commercial matters, including commercial, transactional and services agreements, procurement and corporate law, such as: draft, review, analyze and advise on a wide range or transactional and commercial agreements and legal documents lead procurement activities and review contracts for the acquisition of goods and services support negotiations draft, develop and enhance agreement templates, including agreements with project sponsors and parties for the advancement of a project advise on the interpretation of existing agreements Support the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and Senior Legal Counsel and work collaboratively with the Project Development and Investments team on a broad range of business activities related to the due diligence, project development and execution of investment transactions Assist in the analysis of legal, regulatory and compliance requirements and risks associated with the CIB’s business initiatives and developing and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies Research and respond to general legal inquiries from internal clients that relate to corporate, commercial, governance and compliance matters, and provide advice on appropriate legal action to be taken Monitor legal trends and case law in order to provide advice and deliver internal trainings on key contractual and compliance matters Contribute to the knowledge management activities of the CIB’s legal team Undertake other reasonable duties as requested Your ideal profile LL.B./LL.M/JD or equivalent required, as well as licenced to practice law in Ontario or Quebec 3 to 8 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house corporate legal department at a federal/provincial Crown corporation or public company Solid experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including agreements related to project finance or development in the infrastructure sector Bilingual in both official languages (English and French) verbal and written is highly desired Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to build relationships and work cooperatively with many different stakeholders Excellent legal drafting skills with the ability to be precise, creative, and flexible in communicating legal and business issues Strong organizational, project management and decision-making skills and able to manage multiple competing projects to completion Skilled at identifying, analyzing and simplifying complex legal concepts to provide proactive advice in a clear and concise manner Flexible and adaptable, including the ability to be open to change and assume new responsibilities as the organization matures Demonstrated good judgment, professionalism and integrity Committed to the CIB’s values and proven commitment to integrity and accountability   To apply for this position, please email your resume to careers@cib-bic.ca with the Subject Line: Legal Counsel – Corporate and Commercial We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted

We are banking at another level.   Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.   Choosing BDC as your employer also means: Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1 A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more... POSITION OVERVIEW   Working collaboratively with the Assistant Vice-President, Special Projects and Operational Performance (Legal Affairs), the candidate will be a key player in implementing the strategic priorities of Legal Affairs, supporting all of bank’s lines of business including commercial lending, venture capital (funds and direct investments), growth equity, subordinated debt and structured financing. The candidate will do so by providing legal advice on projects and initiatives, and by recommending, implementing and monitoring innovative tools and programs that increase efficiency, productivity, and work-product quality within Legal Affairs. The candidate will also act as a knowledge management champion for Legal Affairs and be a key contributor to process improvements, technology adoption, operational changes, and training. The candidate may participate in corporate legal industry roundtables and benchmarking studies.   CHALLENGES TO BE MET   Legal Affairs Assist in the development and implementation of the Legal Affairs’ Business Unit Plan and any related action plans. Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining a project management platform for Legal Affairs to track, prioritize and manage projects that require legal support. Assist in creating and maintaining a knowledge management platform within Legal Affairs to share knowledge, information and expertise, and to increase collaboration and productivity by coordinating efforts between different groups (break down silos) Promote operational, procedural and technological improvements within Legal Affairs and in association with internal partners. Create and coordinate the delivery of training materials and other resources to support change. Assist in developing reporting tools and dashboards to assess and monitor team workloads and to allocate responsibilities and resources in real time.   Internal & Projects, Programs and Procedures Work to increase the reach and relevance of Legal Affairs in support of national, regional and external projects and programs. Collaborate with team members and stakeholders by providing technical expertise, legal advice and early-stage guidance and direction. Continually generate innovative ideas and advance opportunities to extend BDC's support to entrepreneurs in alignment with strategic goals and initiatives. Review and assess internal procedures and processes to promote efficiency, productivity and employee engagement.   External Partnerships Provide technical expertise and legal advice to support the expansion of BDC's partnership programs, particularly for underserved and diverse entrepreneurs. Provide legal advice for the negotiation, operationalization and support of strategic partnerships and joint ventures, including the drafting of legal documentation and supporting decision-making authorities with respect to legal risk management. Identify, engage and consult with internal and external experts to support sector specific initiatives.   WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Bachelor’s Degree in Law and/or Juris Doctorate Member of a Canadian provincial bar or law society Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, including banking or financial services law. In-house experience with a regulated financial institution an asset Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment governing financial institutions in Canada an asset. Bilingualism, written and spoken, in English and French Project Management: experience in designing, implementing and tracking project plans, resource allocation and budgets. Partnership Negotiation: Expertise in structuring, negotiating, implementing and supporting partnerships and similar transactions. Be proactive in your work environment, adopting a mindset of continuous improvement, including making recommendations to improve the quality and efficiency of services, systems, and processes. Resourcefulness, integrity, independence of mind, with courage to take a stand on important issues and drive change as necessary Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, with ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Ability to adapt to frequently changing priorities while continuing to pursue key portfolio objectives Team player with strong business acumen and a solid ability to judge, analyze, summarize and formulate recommendations Solid internal and external client relationship building skills Good communication and negotiation skills Strong presenter and trainer, ability to simplify and explain loan practices and procedures Good knowledge of IT systems and Microsoft Office   Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca .   While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.