Are you ready to advance your career while driving positive impact in emerging markets? We are looking for a (Senior) Legal Counsel ! We work with and through the private sector to advance climate and nature action, gender equality, and market development in developing economies.

Employment Type: Permanent For the right candidate, Ottawa or Toronto will be considered, with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model, with a current requirement of three in-office days per week (subject to change).

Legal

Counsel, Grade 18: Salaries typically range from $96,557 - $138,398 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

Senior Legal

Counsel, Grade 19: Salaries typically range from $112,006 - $160,542 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive Every role contributes to creating positive, lasting impact - for our clients, the markets we serve, and communities around the world. We believe strong results come from robust partnerships - working together, sharing perspectives, and building trust to achieve shared goals. We provide a comprehensive package designed to meet the diverse needs and life stages of our employees.

We are looking to add a lawyer to the Legal Transactions team as FinDev Canada continues to experience sustained growth in its core investment activities.

The Legal

Transactions team works in close partnership with investment professionals and subject matter experts across the full investment lifecycle, from origination through execution and portfolio management. As trusted advisers and key members of transaction teams, our lawyers combine legal expertise,



commercial judgment, and pragmatic problem-solving to help structure and execute complex transactions that achieve both financial returns and development impact. The practice spans a broad range of products, including bilateral and syndicated lending, structured and project finance, capital markets instruments, and direct and indirect equity investments across Asia-Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Advising and executing debt and equity transactions across the investment lifecycle, from origination and structuring through closing and portfolio management. Serving as a trusted legal and commercial advisor to investment teams, and subject matter experts, helping structure solutions to complex transactional and risk-related issues for assessment and approval purposes Drafting, negotiating, and managing financing, investment, development, and commercial documentation. Contributing to legal policy development, knowledge management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Promoting a proactive approach to legal risk management through training, thought leadership, and monitoring of legal and market developments.



Leading or supporting strategic and cross-functional projects aligned with FinDev Canada's mandate and growth objectives Legal Counsel Working knowledge of legal services, principles, and practices.

Senior Legal Counsel

Advanced knowledge of legal services, principles, and practices. Working knowledge of legal services principles and practices as they relate to cross-border financing and investment transactions. Bilingual in both official languages (English and French).

Fluent in Spanish FinDev Canada is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). FinDev Canada's Commitment to Employment Equity FinDev Canada is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. At FinDev Canada, we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal chance 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. FinDev Canada recognizes that disclosing the need for accommodations can be a personal matter. Please know that as an organization, we are committed to maintain confidentiality and ensure that any accommodation provided is tailored to support your needs.

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📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Permanent) (Quebec)
🏢 FinDev Canada
📍 Quebec