Location: Montreal, QC
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Work arrangement: Initial 3 months -5 days onsite, after that 3 days from office 2 days remote.
Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship will be contacted.
We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join an established international financial institution and support its banking and finance activities, with a particular focus on syndicated lending, bilateral financing and cross-border transactions.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine sophisticated transactional legal work with exposure to AI innovation and emerging legal technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Banking & Finance
- Draft, review and negotiate complex financing documentation, including syndicated credit agreements, bilateral facilities, commitment letters, guarantees and security agreements.
- Provide legal advice on corporate lending, syndicated lending and international financing transactions.
- Support U.S. and cross-border financing activities, including Canadian and other international jurisdictions.
- Work closely with internal business, risk, compliance and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate and manage relationships with external legal counsel.
- Provide commercially focused legal advice and support the execution of financing transactions.
AI Innovation
- Explore emerging AI tools and identify opportunities to improve legal and business processes.
- Experiment with AI applications and develop practical use cases to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Contribute to AI adoption and innovation initiatives.
- Share knowledge, findings and recommendations with colleagues and management.
- Encourage the wider adoption of AI across the organization.
Candidate Requirements
- Law degree (J.D., LL.B. or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
- Admission to the New York State Bar, the Quebec Bar or the Law Society of Ontario, subject to applicable requirements.
- Approximately 6–10 years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or financial institution.
- Strong experience in banking and finance law, particularly syndicated lending and bilateral financing.
- Exposure to U.S., Canadian and/or international financing transactions.
- Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements and related financing documentation.
- Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong English-language proficiency.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates curiosity and enthusiasm for AI and emerging technologies.
- Is comfortable exploring new tools and learning independently.
- Takes initiative and ownership of projects.
- Has an entrepreneurial, proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Enjoys collaborating with different teams and stakeholders.
- Is adaptable and open to responsibilities beyond their immediate area of expertise.
What This Opportunity Offers
- Exposure to sophisticated U.S. and international financing transactions.
- Collaboration with experienced legal and business professionals.
- Opportunities to contribute to AI innovation initiatives.
- An international and collaborative working environment.
- The opportunity to combine traditional legal expertise with emerging technologies.
PlanIT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Disclosure:
This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Plan IT’s clients and is not intended for speculative or pipeline recruitment. Plan IT and/or its clients may use AI-assisted tools from time to time to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools do not replace human judgment or decision-making at any stage of the hiring process.
