A nationally established business law firm is continuing the growth of its banking practice in Montreal and is seeking a senior Banking & Financial Services Lawyer to join its team. The firm advises a sophisticated client base composed of financial institutions, private lenders, investment funds and businesses on strategic transactions and complex financing matters.

This opportunity is suited to a professional looking to grow within a collaborative, business-oriented environment offering significant exposure to national and cross-border mandates as well as multidisciplinary teams recognized across the market.

The Role

As a Banking & Financial Services Lawyer, you will work on a broad range of matters involving commercial lending, secured financing, restructurings and strategic financial transactions.

You will play a key role in file management, client relationships and the growth of the practice while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Canada.

Responsibilities

- Advise financial institutions, lenders and businesses on financing transactions
- Participate in secured financings, syndicated financings and financial restructurings
- Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents and financing documentation
- Structure complex financial transactions
- Participate in due diligence reviews related to financings and acquisitions




- Analyze issues relating to guarantees, security interests and priorities
- Collaborate with business law, insolvency and tax groups
- Maintain direct client relationships and act as a strategic advisor
- Participate in business development and the visibility of the practice
- Mentor junior lawyers when required

Requirements

- Member in good standing of the Québec Bar
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in banking and financial services law
- Significant experience in commercial lending and complex financial transactions
- Strong negotiation, drafting and strategic skills
- Good understanding of corporate and financial matters
- Ability to manage complex matters autonomously
- Strategic judgment, rigor and strong prioritization skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Solution-oriented and client-service mindset
- Bilingualism in French and English

Benefits

- National platform and sophisticated clientele
- Complex and strategic transactions
- Collaboration with recognized professionals across Canada
- Structured, dynamic and performance-driven environment
- Strong opportunities for qualified growth and advancement
- Significant autonomy in file management
- Competitive compensation and premier benefits package

📌 Lawyer - Banking & Financial Services (7+ Years) (Montreal)
🏢 Lépine Marketing
📍 Montreal