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SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL - SPECIALIZED FINANCING

BDC • United States, United States • 2h ago

Montreal

Toronto

Full time

R-8263

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

Flexible and competitive benefits , including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few

In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days , sick days as necessary , and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

Opportunities for learning , training and development , and much more...

Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book (https://www.bdc.ca/globalassets/digizuite/57896-bdc-culture-book.pdf)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Legal Counsel - Specialized Financing supports the Director, Legal Affairs - Specialized Financing and collaborates with other legal counsel as part of a dedicated team of transactional lawyers who collectively support the specialized financing activities of the Bank which include syndicated financing, securitization, structured financing, subordinated debt, indirect financing, as well as certain key strategic financing initiatives of BDC and its subsidiary BDC Capital.

The candidate for this position must have significant legal experience and expertise in complex, negotiated financing transactions and structures, with experience in syndicated financing, securitization, structured financing or subordinated debt considered an important asset. In addition, the candidate must be a highly collaborative and engaged team member, embrace a culture of calculated risk-taking, continuous improvement and innovation, demonstrate a strong business-oriented approach, and possess effective negotiating skills.

This position is open to candidates based in Montréal or Toronto. Bilingualism (French and English) is mandatory.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

As part of a dedicated transactional legal team, work with the various internal partner teams to provide clear, practical and timely legal advice on various financing matters and internal projects.

Accompany internal clients and negotiate certain business-related agreements in complex transactions or strategic partnerships.

Coordinate and direct, as required, external lawyers mandated by BDC in the course of its activities.

Conduct research on various legal issues relevant to the business.

Provide support, coaching, training and guidance to internal clients.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

University degree in law.

4 or more years of relevant experience in financial services law (particularly in syndicated financing, securitization, structured financing or subordinated debt) , with experience representing institutional lenders or financial institutions considered an important asset.

Member of the Quebec Bar, Law Society of Ontario or equivalent qualification from any other Canadian province or territory.

Strong analytical, organization and negotiation skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent files and prioritize effectively.

Highly collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to analyze and synthesize complex and ambiguous information to provide clear, actionable, business-oriented legal advice.

Able to quickly gain credibility with business partners.

Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, with a practical, risk-based approach to legal advice.

Bilingualism (French and English) is mandatory. The incumbent must be able to practise at a high professional level in both languages, including drafting, negotiating and advising internal clients.

Proudly one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers , we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca .

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

BDC is a bank unlike any other. We are the only bank dedicated exclusively to the development of Canadian businesses. The only institution whose purpose is to promote the growth of the Canadian economy by focusing on the success of small and medium-sized businesses, with a human touch and a genuine presence. At BDC, we're changing people's and businesses' lives for the better. That's what makes us unique as a bank.

That's why we are banking at another level.

BDC

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