Legal Assistant

A Career as a Legal Assistant within the Toronto Commercial Legal Affairs team at National Bank means supporting the internal legal team with commercial lending activities as well as broader legal process efficiency initiatives. This role allows you to have a positive impact on our organization by contributing to initiatives that improve how legal services are delivered.

Your Role

• Assist the internal legal team with commercial financing transaction diligence and documentation, namely by performing corporate and security searches, opening and organizing files, preparing and registering security and providing other transactional support as required.
• Coordinate commercial financing transactions with internal legal counsel, the business partners, clients, and the Operations team from file opening through funding and closing.  
• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal team, including identifying opportunities to simplify, standardize, or automate processes.
• Explore and support the use of new technologies and tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to improve workflows, reduce repetitive tasks, and enhance the delivery of legal services, in accordance with the Bank’s applicable policies and practices.

Your Team 

The Commercial Legal Affairs team at National Bank consists of specialists who work agilely, proactively, and collaboratively to seize opportunities, embrace innovation and technology, and continuously improve the way legal services are delivered. You will be part of a team of 2 lawyers within the Toronto legal team and report to the Senior Director of Commercial and International Legal Affairs. We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to enhance your quality of life. This translates into 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, allow you to master your profession and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times. You will have opportunities to contribute ideas and participate in initiatives that leverage technology, including AI, to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the employee and client experience.

Requirements

• College diploma or equivalent training as a legal assistant together with a minimum of 2 years of relevant legal assistant / law clerk experience. 
• Experience supporting commercial loan transactions. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to prioritize and manage several files simultaneously. 
• Excellent knowledge of Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel) and document management practices.  
• Demonstrate an eagerness to learn and ability to work well both on a team and independently.
• Curiosity about technology and an interest in using new tools, including AI, to improve processes, increase efficiency, and support new ways of working.

Languages: English
Required skills: Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, Commercial Lending, Corporate Law, Curiosity, Detail-oriented, Diversity & Inclusion, Documentation, Empathy, Initiative, Learning Agility, Legal Assistance, Resiliency, Teamwork

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 such as:

* 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
* Involvement in community initiatives
* Telemedicine service
* Virtual sleep clinic

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 value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment
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 people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!