A career as a Senior Legal Advisor on the Personal & Commercial Compliance – Business Conduct team at National Bank means acting as a regulatory compliance specialist supporting the Personal Lending and Mortgage Lending business sectors. In this role, you will have a direct impact on regulatory risk management and consumer protection through your legal expertise, knowledge of the banking industry, and compliance experience.

Your role

- Advise compliance teams and business partners on the interpretation and application of regulatory requirements.
- Support partners in the Personal Lending and Mortgage Lending business sectors to ensure their activities and processes remain compliant.
- Collaborate closely with business partners, compliance specialists, and stakeholders across the Bank to advance regulatory initiatives and risk management activities.
- Lead complex analyses, strategic initiatives, and regulatory mandates while recommending solutions to identified issues.
- Assess regulatory risks on an ongoing basis and recommend mitigation measures that enhance operational efficiency.
- Identify potential non-compliance situations and propose appropriate preventive or corrective actions.
- Develop and enhance regulatory oversight programs while ensuring their effective implementation and ongoing monitoring.

Your teamWithin the Regulatory Compliance sector (Second Line of Defence), you will be part of a team of 10 dynamic colleagues and report to the Senior Director, Personal and Commercial Banking Business Conduct. Our team stands out through its diverse expertise, collaborative mindset, and commitment to innovation in anticipating regulatory trends.



We strive to offer maximum flexibility to support your quality of life through a hybrid work model that combines remote work and time in the office. National Bank values continuous learning and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to master your profession and develop new areas of expertise.

Prerequisites

- Hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or J.D.) and have 7 to 10 years of relevant experience.
- Be a member in valuable standing of a Canadian law society or the Chambre des notaires du Québec.
- Have experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or a related field.
- Demonstrate solid knowledge of banking regulations, including the Bank Act, the Consumer Protection Framework, and the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA).
- Have a solid understanding of personal lending and mortgage lending activities and related operational processes.
- Demonstrate influential leadership and strong autonomy to analyze complex regulatory issues and provide strategic recommendations to a variety of stakeholders.

French is not required for candidates based outside of Quebec. Languages: French, English

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Required skills: Anti-Money Laundering, Banking Law, Collaboration, Communication, Consumer Law, Diversity & Inclusion, Empathy,



Initiative, Learning Agility, Legal Advice, Legal Regulatory Compliance, Mortgage Laws, Resiliency, Risk and Compliance Reporting, Teamwork

Your benefits In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of versatile 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 agile 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!

📌 Senior Legal Advisor (Montreal)
🏢 National Bank of Canada
📍 Montreal