Advise on corporate lending and project finance at Export Development Canada, using strong drafting and negotiation skills within a hybrid mode.
EDC seeks a Lead Counsel for its Lending and Investments team within Legal Services. The lawyer will support transactions, asset management, corporate advice, and risk mitigation. Work includes lending, investments, insurance, and related corporate activities.
Key Responsibilities: Structure transactions from development through negotiation and documentation
Identify issues and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures
Draft legal documentation for corporate financing matters
Advise on contracts, policies, authorizations, compliance, and statutes
Retain, supervise, and review outside counsel work
Requirements: Undergraduate degree in Law
Canadian provincial or territorial bar membership in good standing
Seven or ten years of relevant experience
Strong written, verbal, and drafting skills
Ability to manage high transaction volumes efficiently
Bring corporate finance law, sound judgment, and collaborative risk management expertise to EDC’s Lending and Investments team.

📌 Lead Corporate Finance Counsel (Montreal)
🏢 Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada
📍 Montreal