A career as a Senior Legal Counsel in the Legal Affairs sector within the Privacy team at National Bank, means being involved in a variety of initiatives that allow you to learn and excel in files that require knowledge in several fields of law, including privacy, data, artificial intelligence, technology, business agreements, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, employment law, governance and marketing. This role allows you to have a positive impact on our organization through your legal reasoning, business reflexes, curiosity, adaptability, interpersonal skills and analytical skills.

Act as a Senior Legal Counsel on the Privacy team, providing legal advice on a wide range of topics and initiatives

Provide legal advice and intervene in strategic files that have a significant impact on the activities, operations and results of National Bank of Canada and its subsidiaries

Carry out analyses and research, issue legal opinions and make recommendations to ensure the development and protection of National Bank of Canada and its subsidiaries

Understand the impact of regulatory requirements on the activities of National Bank of Canada and its subsidiaries

Analyze, interpret and review various reports and legal documents to protect the rights of National Bank of Canada

Participate in committees or special projects and represent National Bank of Canada with various external organizations

Within the Legal Affairs sector, you are part of a multidisciplinary team of several colleagues and report to the Senior Manager of the Privacy team. Our team offers training, support and development opportunities in emerging fields of practice. Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility in your work to promote your quality of life. This includes hybrid work in the office and remotely,



working hours to reconcile work and personal life, and flexible leave at times that matter.

Our personalized training programs, based on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Bachelor's degree in law and 2 to 5 years of relevant experience

Experience in one of the following fields of law: Privacy, data, artificial intelligence, commercial agreements, litigation and employment law or governance

Desire and ability to learn and contribute in several fields of law

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

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of adaptable benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

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. Why work at National Bank?

For an environment that supports your career path

This includes on‑job learning and training, co‑development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued.

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📌 Senior Legal Counsel - Remote (Montreal)
🏢 Banque Nationale du Canada
📍 Montreal