Corporate Services Paralegal

Senior Legal Advisory & Business Support

Provide independent, timely, and practical legal advice to business units across a broad range of matters, including regulatory, corporate, contractual, privacy, and operational issues. 
Interpret legislation, regulations, and case law to assess risk and recommend appropriate courses of action aligned with the Bank’s risk appetite.
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, agreements, and legal documentation, including complex or high-risk arrangements.
Act as a subject-matter resource for legal process, policy, records management, privacy, and information governance matters (including PIPEDA and related frameworks).
Develop and maintain legal precedents, templates, and guidance materials to streamline internal processes and reduce reliance on external counsel.

Litigation & Dispute Management

Independently manage Small Claims matters, including litigation strategy, pleadings, court filings, settlements, and attendance at hearings, as required. 
Independently manage title insurance or other insurance related claims, as required.
Analyze litigation risks, probable outcomes, and strategic implications using legal precedents and professional judgment. 
Coordinate and oversee external counsel on assigned matters, including scope, cost control, and quality of deliverables.
Support the resolution of escalated customer complaints and disputes with potential legal or reputational impact.

Regulatory, Governance & Corporate Matter

Lead and coordinate regulatory and corporate filings (e.g., SEDI, SEDAR or successors), ensuring accuracy and adherence to statutory deadlines.
Act as a key resource to the Corporate Secretary and senior leaders by maintaining and providing access to corporate records and governance documentation.
Manage pre-trade clearance processes, insider trading controls, and blackout period administration.
Monitor legislative, regulatory, and governance developments and proactively advise on implications for the Bank.

Training, Awareness & Enablement

Design, maintain, and deliver legal training and awareness programs for employees, including targeted training for new initiatives or regulatory changes.
Partner with business units to strengthen understanding of legal obligations, risk mitigation practices, and compliance expectations.

Operational & Legal Administration Oversight

Oversee legal operational activities including insurance program administration, annual renewals, and insurer communications.
Review and respond to third-party legal requests (e.g., CRA, Revenu Québec, production orders, garnishments, restraints, consumer proposals and bankruptcies).
Ensure integrity, organization, and lifecycle management of the contract database and related legal trackers.

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Completion of a recognized Paralegal diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution (required).
5–7 years of total progressive legal experience, including significant experience operating in a regulated environment such as financial services or a public company.
Demonstrated experience independently managing litigation matters (preferably Small Claims).
Advanced working knowledge of legal practices, terminology, Rules of Civil Procedure, and Small Claims Court procedures.
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks applicable to financial institutions, corporate governance, privacy, and commercial matters.
Practical experience conducting legal research using tools such as CanLII, Westlaw, or LexisNexis.
Hands-on experience with regulatory and legal systems (e.g., SEDI, SEDAR or successors, Teraview, Cyberbahn or equivalent).
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex information and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, advise, and challenge constructively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating legal concepts for non-legal audiences.
Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, legal privilege, accuracy, and professional ethics.
French language proficiency is considered an asset.
Specialist to Advanced knowledge of legal operations, litigation, and regulatory requirements.
Advanced understanding of the Bank’s operations and risk environment to support informed decision-making.
Influencing internal stakeholders, advising on legal risk, managing external counsel, and supporting court proceedings.