Taking on the role of Chief Legal Advisor – Mergers & Acquisitions on the Legal Affairs team at National Bank means playing a central role in the execution of strategic transactions that drive the Bank’s growth and transformation. You will act as the legal lead on complex deals, advising on risk, structuring and negotiations while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders and internal partners. Lead mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions from initial negotiations through closing as the primary legal advisor.

Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents, including purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, and strategic commercial contracts. Oversee legal due diligence, identify key risks, and translate findings into pragmatic recommendations. Advise business lines and senior stakeholders on legal risks and mitigants, regulatory considerations, and market standards throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Collaborate with the Strategy and Corporate Development team and cross- functional partners such as Finance, Tax, HR, and Investor Relations. Within the Legal Affairs sector, you report to the Senior Director – Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships. You’ll join a team of eight specialists across different areas of expertise, who play a key role in shaping the future of National Bank.

Our team is recognized for its commitment to excellence in legal advisory services, solutions-oriented mindset, and collaboration. We aim to provide you with maximum flexibility to support your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment as well as flexible and adaptable working arrangements.

Our personalized learning programs, built around hands‑on experience, help you deepen your expertise and develop new areas of specialization.



Resources such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, as well as coaching and mentoring opportunities, are available to you at all times. Hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.and have 7 to 10 years of relevant experience acquired in private practice, in‑house counsel roles, or a combination of both.

Be a member in good standing of a Canadian law society. Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal agreements and documentation. Ability to provide clear recommendations with respect to legal, business and reputational risks.

French is not required for candidates based outside of Quebec.

Languages: French, English Reason to require this language: you will need to collaborate with a regulator/authority/government body outside Quebec.

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Intelligence, Business Strategy, Contractual Agreements, Diversity & Inclusion, Learning Agility, Legal Affairs, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Regulatory Compliance, M&A; Negotiations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Resiliency, Risk Advisory, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Teamwork, Transaction Advisory Services 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: Versatile group insurance Generous pension plan Employee and family assistance program Involvement in community initiatives Virtual sleep clinic Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged. We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments.

📌 Managing Counsel and Director, Legal (Montreal)
🏢 National Bank of Canada
📍 Montreal