Legal Assistant - Montréal, Canada - Business Development Bank of Canada

Business Development Bank of Canada

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Montréal, Canada

4 hours ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

No other bank is doing what we do.

At BDC, we help Canada and its entrepreneurs create a prosperous, inclusive and green economy. Our mission is to help Canadian businesses thrive by providing financing, capital and advisory services. We're devoted to Canadian entrepreneurs. We're also dedicated to our employees. Adaptable. Inspiring. Different. There's a reason we like to work here, and we think you'll like it too. Join BDC and help make a difference

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. They're more than just words for BDC.

These concepts are foundational to our success and to our ability to attract, retain, mobilize and develop the right talent, as well as to offer a healthy, professional and collaborative environment.

We are committed to cultivating and preserving an environment where all employees can thrive, and, for over a decade, we have been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, beliefs, experiences, and more.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Legal Assistant, Legal Affairs provides support to internal clients of business centres and business units by providing warranty taking, advice and warranty monitoring.

He or she assists in the effective administration of the day-to-day operations of the service to meet the needs and objectives of the service.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET
Verify the receipt of external warranty documents and follow up with external legal professionals
Maintain database systems of service activity records efficiently, in a timely manner and with the required rigor
Write legal documents for security under the internal collateral program and for loan amendments, publish and update security in accordance with BDC requirements and legal requirements, within critical deadlines
Drafting release documents and discharges of BDC securities
Conduct searches of corporate, land and personal property security registers
Review and analyze research and miscellaneous warranty requests
All other related tasks, upon request
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Diploma or certificate in legal technology/ paralegal completed or in the process of completion, or equivalent experience
At least 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in a legal department
Knowledge of legal concepts, terminologies, and procedures, particularly in the field of movable and immovable securities for commercial transactions
Knowledge of the operation of land and personal property registers
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Access and other computer systems and software
Superior time management/prioritization capacity
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Initiative and discretion
Customer Service Orientation
Team spirit
Bilingualism is an asset (English & French)

With us, you'll be able to achieve the work/life balance you're looking for, with competitive working conditions and above-market flexible benefits.

This includes modern workspaces to work from when you are in our offices, and, for some specific positions, the ability to work remotely, on reserve, and/or within your community.