Advise EDC on corporate lending and project finance transactions through a hybrid work model in Ottawa, Toronto, or Montreal.

As Lead Counsel, you will support EDC’s Lending and Investments team within Legal Services. The work includes transactional and non-transactional matters, legal drafting, risk mitigation, and advice on corporate activities. You will address financing products, contracts, policies, authorization requirements, and applicable statutes, while supporting business and legal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, structure, negotiate, and document transactions

Identify issues and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures

Draft legal documentation for corporate lending matters

Manage waivers, consents, and amendments for financing products

Provide legal advice on contracts, policies, and statutory requirements

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Law

Canadian provincial bar license and good standing

Seven or ten years of relevant experience

Solid written, verbal, and drafting communication skills

Ability to manage high transaction volumes efficiently

Bring commercial judgment, negotiation, drafting, and risk mitigation skills to EDC’s corporate lending legal practice.

📌 Lead Corporate Lending Counsel (Winnipeg)
🏢 Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada
📍 Winnipeg