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 workplace
Strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Significant autonomy in file management
Competitive compensation and premier benefits package