Job Description
A career as a Senior Legal Counsel in the team of Client Relationship and Complaints Advisory Services National Bank Financial Legal Affairs sector – Financial Markets and Wealth Management is to act as in a wide range of stimulating complaints and advisory files as part of an enthusiastic and collegial team.
Your role
• Act as the resource person to advise, support and accompany the business units regarding all their activities, but more particularly, regarding situations involving vulnerable persons, but also power of attorney, protection mandate, incapacity, trust, estate and protect their rights and interests
• Develop and maintain tools and training on various aspects related to vulnerable persons
• Carry out a legal, regulatory and financial analysis of complaint files, while detecting and evaluating the related risks (legal, regulatory and reputational), to determine the position of the business units and to lead settlement negotiations with various stakeholders.
• Issue opinions and advise business units on various legal and regulatory issues and make recommendations to ensure the development and protection of the firm in accordance with its business objectives
• Cooperate on regulatory investigations and disputes related to complaint files
• Collaborate and interact with various external stakeholders involved in consultation and complaint files
Your team
Within the NBF Legal Affairs sector, you are part of a team of more than 30 colleagues, and you report to the Assistant Vice President - Client Relationship and Complaints Advisory Services and will work in close collaboration with the Senior Manager responsible for situations involving vulnerable persons.
The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs enable you to master your job 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.
Basic requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in law and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec or the Chambre des notaires du Québec
• Experience or knowledge of general and legal concepts related to vulnerable persons
• Experience or knowledge in securities law
• Knowledge of Common Law an asset
• Analytic, problem-solving skills and judgmentto act quickly
• Be attentive, balanced, empathetic and kind
Languages:
- French
Skills
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Communication Diversity & Inclusion Empathy Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency Teamwork
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Your benefits
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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
- Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
- Telemedicine service
- Virtual sleep clinic
We're putting people first:
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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 accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Come live your ambitions with us!
Why work at National Bank?
For an environment that supports your career path
There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.
For an inclusive and diverse environment
We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
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