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Senior Legal Advisor
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A career in the legal department at National Bank means participating in the transformation in order to have a direct impact on our clients. As a Senior Legal Advisor in the Legal Documentation - Financial Markets team, you will practice law as a specialist on the legal aspects related to the various trading activities and operations of the Bank and its subsidiaries. In addition, you will provide professional support and ensure the development of the legal expertise as well as the protection of the Bank’s interests and rights.
Your role:
Drafting and negotiating various transactional financial contracts, such as the ISDA Master Agreement (including VM CSA and IM CSA), the GMRA and the GMSLA;
Provide legal opinions related to the various spheres of law;
Provide recommendations to ensure the development and the protection of the Bank and its subsidiaries worldwide;
Provide legal advice to the Bank’s Financial Markets and Corporate Capital Management (Loans and structured business desks) across a range of debt over-the-counter and centrally cleared, capital market & structured products, covered bonds and securitization vehicles;
Showcase your expertise in the context of special or large-scale projects having an impact on the activities of the Bank and its subsidiaries;
Identify legal situations affecting financial contracts and advise stakeholders accordingly.
Your team:
As part of the Capital Markets and Treasury Risk Management sector, our team comprises nine lawyers and a paralegal. Operating across Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, New York, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong, we negotiate and manage key transactional financial contracts with the Bank's clients globally.
We want to contribute to your quality of life by offering you as much flexibility as possible in your work. For example, we offer a hybrid (remote and in the office) work model, work schedule arrangements to help you achieve work/life balance, and flexible leave that you can take when it's important to you.
We offer a wide range of ongoing learning opportunities for your development, including hands-on learning, training courses and collaborating with colleagues who have varied expertise and profiles.
Prerequisites:
Bachelor's degree in law and 5 years relevant experience;
Member of the Bar of Quebec (Barreau du Québec) ;
Knowledge of and prior experience in negotiating the ISDA Master Agreement, Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA) and Global Master Securities Lending Agreement (GMSLA)
Knowledge of financial transactions law and/or derivatives law
Knowledge of the Margin Requirements for Non-centrally Cleared Derivatives (UMR) in Canada and the United States and the various collateral arrangements documentation related to such requirements.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritize between multiple projects and willingness to expand knowledge into new areas of law as may arise
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. * 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 These are a few of the benefits available to you. 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 actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged. We're putting people first 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!
Senior Legal Advisor
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A career as a Senior Legal Advisor - Regulatory Project Portfolio in the Corporate Compliance - Personal and Commercial team at National Bank means serving as a legal expert in the context of large-scale projects. This role involves acting as a legal expert in the context of large-scale projects. It allows you to have a positive impact on our organization; your talent will contribute to evolving the regulatory risk culture and influencing business sectors by combining project management with legal expertise.
Your job
Develop concepts related to regulatory requirements and ensure their application in large-scale projects.
Act as an expert for stakeholders and management in decisions requiring interpretation and application of regulatory requirements.
Support project teams to ensure the Bank’s compliance with regulatory requirements in the banking sector (Bank Act, Consumer Protection Framework, Anti-Money Laundering, etc.).
Work in close collaboration with partners to assess the cross-functional impacts of new regulatory developments on business sectors.
Evaluate risks to guide strategic decisions in initiatives that are important for the Bank.
Establish governance frameworks to support regulatory portfolio activities.
Actively participate in sectoral discussions and industry meetings.
Your team
Within the Compliance sector, you will be part of a large team of passionate experts and report to the Senior Director, Governance and Regulatory Portfolio. Our team stands out for its dynamism, collaboration, and deep expertise. We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to support your quality of life, including 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, help you master your role and grow your skillset. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, Harvard Learning Center, and access to coaching and mentoring are always available to support your journey.
Prerequisites
Member of the Barreau du Québec or Chambre des notaires
Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of relevant experience, or a completed Master’s degree and 6 years of experience
Relevant experience in compliance, risk management, or project management
Solid knowledge of products and services in Personal and Commercial Banking
Strong understanding of the regulatory framework governing financial institutions (Bank Act, AML, Consumer Protection, etc.)
Ability to simplify and explain complex legal concepts
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. * 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 These are a few of the benefits available to you. 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 actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged. We're putting people first 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!
Legal Advisor - Global Equity & ESPP Compliance

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WSP is looking for a legal professional with public company experience to join its team at the Global head office in Montreal, QC. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Governance and Executive Compensation, you will lead and support compliance initiatives related to our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) and equity compensation programs across multiple jurisdictions. This role is ideal for someone with a strong legal background in public company operations, securities law, and global regulatory compliance.
**Why choose WSP?**
+ We value and are committed to upholding a culture of **inclusion** and **belonging**
+ Our **Flexible** Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
+ A **Canadian** success story - we're **proud** to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
+ **Enhance** the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
+ **Outstanding** career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to **your** ideas and trying **new** things.
+ A phenomenal **collaborative** culture and a workforce filled with genuinely **good** **people** who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
# **WeAreWSP**
**What you can expect to do here:**
Key responsibilities include implementing and managing a global regulatory compliance program, focusing on Employee Share Purchase Plan & equity plans compliance for all countries, globally. The role will require coordination with global and regional teams, subject matter experts and external counsel.
For example, you will:
+ Act as project manager in the establishment of a global ESPP and equity plan compliance program, in collaboration with other subject matter experts, covering securities, exchange control, tax, labour law and other regulatory considerations;
+ Manage and maintain a centralized compliance database and project management platform for ESPP and equity plans;
+ Manage, interpret and implement global legislative and regulatory changes affecting equity compensation and ensure timely updates to compliance processes;
+ Coordinate regulatory filings related to ESPP and equity plans compliance with regional and Global legal and tax teams, including gathering, organizing and sorting data for such filings;
+ Provide legal support on securities law matters relevant to a publicly traded company, especially within the context of executive compensation plans;
**What you'll bring to WSP:**
+ Minimum 5 years of legal work experience focused on securities and corporate matters acquired in the legal department of a large international company;
+ Highly autonomous and motivated, strong analytical skills;
+ Detail-oriented, project management, administrative and organisational skills
+ Good writing skills, ability to foresee and assess the business consequences of regulatory framework;
+ Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills;
+ Strong ability to work in a team setting;
+ Fluency in English, both oral and written;
+ Tech savvy, proficient in all Microsoft Office suite including SharePoint, Teams.
**WSP** is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At **WSP** :
+ We value our people and our reputation
+ We are locally dedicated with international scale
+ We are future focused and challenge the status quo
+ We foster collaboration in everything we do
+ We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (
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