We are banking at another level. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs. Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few.

In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1. A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life. Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few. In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1. A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life.

Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

The Senior Legal

Counsel — Investments supports the Assistant Vice-President, Legal Affairs — Investments and Specialized Financing and collaborates with other legal counsel as part of a dedicated team of investment and transactional lawyers who collectively support the venture capital (funds, direct and co-investments) and growth equity activities of BDC and its subsidiary BDC Capital — including key strategic investment and ecosystem building initiatives of the Bank.



The candidate for this position must have significant legal experience and expertise in venture and growth equity direct investments, with experience in venture and private equity fund investments considered an important asset. In addition, the candidate must be a highly collaborative and engaged team member, embrace a culture of calculated risk-taking, continuous improvement and innovation, demonstrate a strong business-oriented approach, and possess effective negotiating skills.

As part of a dedicated investment and transactional legal team, work with the various internal partner teams to provide transparent, practical and timely legal advice on various investment matters and/or internal projects. Conduct research on various legal issues relevant to the business. Provide support, coaching, training and guidance to internal clients.

University degree in law. ~5 or more years of relevant experience in transactional law (particularly in venture capital, growth or private equity), with experience representing institutional investors considered an asset. ~ Member of the Barreau du Québec, Law Society of Ontario or equivalent qualification from any other Canadian province or territory. ~ Ability to analyze and synthesize complex and ambiguous information to provide actionable, business-oriented legal advice. ~ Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills. ~ Bilingualism in speaking and writing (English and French) considered an asset. Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. BDC is a bank unlike any other.

We are the only bank dedicated exclusively to the development of Canadian businesses. That’s what makes us unique as a bank. That’s why we are banking at another level. #

📌 SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL - INVESTMENTS (Montreal)
🏢 Business Development Bank of Canada
📍 Montreal