Senior Legal Counsel - Legal Affairs

Seeing beyond numbers™

At Laurentian Bank, we believe we can change banking for the better. Founded in Montreal in 1846, Laurentian Bank helps families, businesses and communities thrive. Today, we have over 2,800 employees working together as One Team, to provide a broad range of financial services and advice-based solutions for customers across Canada and the United States. We drive results by placing our customers first, making the better choice, acting courageously, and believing everyone belongs.

• Personal services
  
• Business services
  
• Securities and Capital Markets
  
• Treasury and Procurement

• Provide legal and regulatory support to the various sectors of the Bank
• Provide relevant, clear, and tailored legal recommendations to stakeholders and senior management in accordance with applicable laws, the Bank's internal policies, business requirements, legal risks, and market practices applicable to the commercial and/or financial sector, as well as under agreements with Fairstone Bank and National Bank
• Support the Bank's transition activities
• Participate in the Bank's strategic and regulatory initiatives
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating strategic outsourcing agreements, lease agreements and other complex agreement
• Manage the risks associated with the Bank's operations, products and services. .

• Undergraduate degree in law (LL.B., B.C.L. or J.D.)
• Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar
• At least 8 years of experience in private practice or in-house
• Expertise in contract drafting and negotiation
• Financial services industry experience
• Excellent analytical and legal drafting skills
• Proficiency in French and English, both oral and written*
• Strong executive presence and interpersonal skills
• Leads discussions with clarity and confidence
• Ability to balance business needs and legal risk
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

*Professional working proficiency in French and English languages required as position involves frequent written and oral communication on complex matters with internal and external parties in both languages.

Inclusion and Accessibility

At Laurentian Bank, we believe everyone belongs. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our customers and our communities and where everyone feels like they belong and can thrive. To this end, we encourage applications from individuals from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous persons, racialized and persons with disabilities, marginalized genders and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

We strive to offer a flexible and accessible work experience that is inclusive of everyone. If at any time you need an accommodation, please let us know.

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