Paralegal

A career in the legal department at National Bank means participating in the transformation in order to have a direct impact on our clients. We are in search of an enthusiastic Paralegal, adept at navigating tight deadlines, and eager to foster personal growth within a vibrant and multidisciplinary team. Your role: : Ensure seamless coordination of transactional activities with internal legal counsel, the front office, and the operations teams from inception to completion including system input verifications. statistics for senior management and prepare invoices for payment. Provide general administrative support to the legal team, including managing correspondence, documenting procedures and maintaining organized records. : Responsible for organizing legal documentation related to financial transactions within the context of financial markets, and overseeing the execution (signature process), communication and archiving of finalized agreements. Proactively assist internal legal counsel in drafting legal agreements and ensure smooth communication with account managers. Support the lawyers by participating in ad-hoc initiatives including organizing and maintaining documentation and helping implement necessary adjustments to legal processes. Efficiency Optimization: Proactively seek and implement opportunities to streamline processes, enhance workflow efficiency, and improve overall operational effectiveness within the legal department. Be driven to identify areas for improvement and take the initiative to propose and execute solutions. Your team: As part of the Capital Markets and Treasury Risk Management sector, our team comprises seven lawyers. 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: College degree in paralegal studies Experience in commercial finance, secured transactions or corporate law an asset Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously and prioritize effectively Proficiency in Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel). Demonstrate autonomy, rigor, and method in your work. Exhibit strong teamwork skills. 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

Location: Canada, CA

Posted Date: 11/5/2024