Corporate Services Paralegal

Role Overview

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive discretionary bonus
• Market leading RRSP match program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
• Generous vacation policy and personal days
• Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
• Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
• A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience