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About the Role
EDC is seeking a team and solution-oriented corporate, commercial lawyer to join its Legal Services team. This role involves providing legal representation and assistance for all product offerings, supporting corporate functions, and advising on financing and investment activities.
Responsibilities
- Involvement in all aspects of an undertaking from the development and structuring of a transaction to the negotiation and documenting of the arrangement
- Identify issues in file matters requiring consideration of appropriate risk mitigation measures and corporate perspective and knowledge
- Draft legal documentation
- Involvement in asset management matters (waivers, consents and amendments) relating to financing products
- Provide legal advice on various matters of law pertaining to the activities of EDC, such as EDC's rights and obligations under EDC contracts, interpretation of internal documentation and policies in areas of specialty, advice on authorization and compliance requirements, including interpreting the Export Development Act, the Financial Administration Act and other relevant statutes
- Retain and supervise the services of outside counsel (both foreign and domestic)
- Review and comment on outside counsel's documents and advice, relating to undertakings in which the Corporation is or proposes to become involved
- Proactively support the Corporation, the legal and business teams through collaboration and teamwork
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Law
- Licensed by a Canadian provincial bar and in good standing to practice law as a barrister and solicitor in any Canadian province or territory
- A minimum of 3 years (Legal Services 17) or 5 years (Legal Services 18) of relevant legal experience
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including strong drafting skills
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage a high volume of tasks and transactions effectively and efficiently
- Proactive lawyering and risk mitigation skills acquired in a commercially oriented, dynamic environment
- Strong judgment and decision-making qualities
- Collaborative in soliciting the input of others, both within the Legal Services team and with other EDC teams
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills to deal with conflicting and complex areas
- Ability to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents)
- Meet the requisite government security screening requirements
Skills
- Corporate law
- Commercial law
- Legal drafting
- Risk mitigation
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Judgment
- Decision-making
- Collaboration
- Influencing
Location
- Ottawa
- Toronto
- Mississauga
- Montreal
- Brossard
- Laval
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Contract
Experience Level
- 3 years (Legal Services 17)
- 5 years (Legal Services 18)
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree in Law
Salary/Compensations
- Legal Services 17: $84,698 - $112,931 annually
- Legal Services 18: $96,557 - $128,743 annually
Benefits
- Competitive compensation & benefits package
- Work-life balance
- Continuous learning opportunities (training programs, workshops, language training)
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Wellness programs (mental health support, fitness programs)
- Community engagement opportunities
- 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation
- Corporate closure period
- Summer early Fridays
- No meeting Fridays
About the Company
- At Export Development Canada (EDC), we empower Canadian businesses to succeed globally.
- As a financial Crown corporation, we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth.
- EDC supports Canadian businesses to succeed globally by providing financial tools and expertise.
Equal Opportunity
- EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices.
- EDC is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce.
- We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities.
- At EDC, we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed, and be their truest selves.
- We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.