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Senior Legal Advisor Derivatives Join to apply for the Senior Legal Advisor Derivatives role at National Bank of Canada . A career as a Senior Legal Advisor in the Capital Markets Legal Documentation team means acting as a specialist on legal aspects related to trading activities and financial operations. This job allows you to make a direct impact on our organization thanks to your expertise in derivatives law and negotiation of complex financial agreements. You can work from our Montreal or Toronto office, whichever is closest to you. Your role Draft and negotiate key transactional financial agreements such as the ISDA Master Agreement, GMRA, and GMSLA. Provide legal opinions and strategic recommendations to protect the Banks interests globally. Advise Capital Markets and Capital Management teams on derivatives, debt instruments, and structured products. Identify legal issues affecting financial contracts and propose practical solutions. Contribute to major projects with significant impact on the Banks activities worldwide. Your team Within the Capital Markets and Treasury Risk Management sector, you will join a team of 9 lawyers and one paralegal working closely with desks in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, New York, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. Our mission is to deliver high-quality legal support and negotiate key financial agreements with clients internationally. National Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on handson learning, help you master your role and expand your expertise. Prerequisites Bachelors degree in law and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Member of the Quebec Bar or any Canadian law society. Proven experience negotiating ISDA, GMRA, and GMSLA agreements. Strong knowledge of financial transactions law and derivatives law. Familiarity with margin requirements for noncentrally cleared derivatives in Canada and the U.S. Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential. Your benefits Health and wellness program, including many options. Flexible group insurance. Generous pension plan. Employee Share Ownership Plan. Employee and Family Assistance Program. Preferential banking services. Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives. Telemedicine service. Virtual sleep clinic. Additional required languages: English, French. Seniority level MidSenior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Banking We welcome all candidates and are committed to a barrierfree workplace. If you require accommodation, let us know during your first conversations. #J-18808-Ljbffr