Legal Advisor

Attendance

On-Site

Job number

33854

Category

Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

30-Jun-2026

Area(s) of interest: Capital Markets and treasury, Legal

Location(s): Montreal

A career as a Legal Advisor in the Transactions and Specialized Products team within Capital Markets at National Bank means acting as a specialist supporting the structured products sector while ensuring business practices comply with Canadian regulations.

In this role, you will directly contribute to the development and commercialization of complex financial products while ensuring rigorous management of legal and regulatory risks. Your expertise in securities law, analytical mindset, and attention to detail will have a tangible impact on the quality and integrity of the organization’s business practices.

Your role

Participate in all stages of structured products development and commercialization
Draft and review prospectuses and coordinate internal and external stakeholders, particularly in tax and accounting
Provide legal opinions to inform and support business decisions
Ensure business practices comply with Canadian securities regulations
Analyze and review various reports and legal documents to protect the Bank’s interests
Formulate recommendations regarding product development and commercialization to effectively manage risks for the Bank and its subsidiaries

Your team

Within the Transactions and Specialized Products sector, you will be part of a team of lawyers and technicians and report to the Managing Director, Transactions and Specialized Products. Our team stands out for its efficiency, availability, expertise, creativity, and dynamism. We collaborate closely on a daily basis with financial engineers involved in designing financial products.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our customized training programs, based on learning in action, allow you to master your role 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.

Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree in Law and member of the Quebec Bar with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in corporate law and securities law, including drafting legal documentation
Strong knowledge of the Canadian regulatory framework applicable to capital markets
Understanding of financial products and capital markets, with a strong interest in the field
Experience analyzing and reviewing legal and commercial documents

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Skills

Analytical Skills Communication Diversity & Inclusion Driving Results Emotional Intelligence Securities Regulation Teamwork Accountability Client-focused Empathy Influence others Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency Humility

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 such as:

* 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

* Involvement in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

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 value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

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 people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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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?