Paralegal

A career as a paralegal or legal assistant within the Legal Affairs team at National Bank means acting as a specialist in corporate law and commercial finance. This role allows you to have a positive impact on our organization through your expertise in preparing legal documents, managing transactions, and continuously improving processes.

Your Role

• Assist internal legal counsel to prepare/draft financing, security, and all ancillary documents, review corporate and security searches, and complete the registration of security.
• Coordinate financing transactions with internal legal counsel, the sales force, clients, and the Operations team from start to finish.
• Participate in internal meetings related to processes and procedures for commercial financing transactions.
• Be proactive in your work environment, particularly by improving the quality of services, systems, and processes.
  
  

Your Team

The Legal Affairs team consists of over 70 specialists who work agilely, proactively, and collaboratively to seize opportunities, stay at the cutting edge of technology, and continuously improve processes. We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to enhance your quality of life. This translates into a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

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

Basic requirements :

• College degree in paralegal studies or completion of a Law Clerk Program together with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience as a paralegal or law clerk in secured lending transactions.
• Good knowledge of commercial finance, secured transactions, and corporate law.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage several files simultaneously.
• Excellent knowledge of Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Demonstrate autonomy, rigor, and method.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and teamwork skills.