Senior Paralegal ( Term position)

Position Description:

We are seeking a lawyer or senior paralegal with strong experience in banking law corporate legal documentation and international banking authorization management.

This contract resource will be dedicated exclusively to updating banking signatories for approximately 500 bank accounts across multiple countries.

This role is critical to ensuring compliance governance and the proper maintenance of banking authorities following organizational changes.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Banking Signatory Management (Primary Mandate 100% of the Role)
.Coordinate and execute signatory changes for approximately 500 bank accounts across multiple jurisdictions.
.Prepare review and validate documents required by financial institutions (resolutions banking forms POAs certificates etc.).
.Ensure all documentation complies with local legal requirements and internal corporate policies.
.Work closely with international banks to obtain instructions forms and required approvals.
.Coordinate internal signatures (authorized signatories executives corporate secretariat).
.Maintain rigorous tracking of progress and ensure complete and accurate documentation.

Communication and Coordination
.Collaborate closely with global legal finance and treasury teams.
.Communicate with financial institutions to clarify requirements resolve issues and expedite approvals.
.Maintain strong professional relationships with banks in multiple countries.

Compliance and Governance
.Ensure all signatory changes comply with internal policies delegated authorities and local regulatory requirements.
.Identify potential risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
.Properly document approvals resolutions and compliance evidence.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

.Lawyer or senior paralegal (5 to 10 years of experience).
.Demonstrated experience in banking law corporate bank account management or international banking authorizations.
.Ability to manage a very high volume of files with precision and attention to detail.
.Strong understanding of corporate structures and delegated authorities.
.Ability to interact effectively with financial institutions across multiple jurisdictions.
.High level of autonomy organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
.Fluency in English and French both written and spoken.
.Experience in a multinational environment would be a strong asset.

Work Location
.Based in Montreal Quebec Canada (hybrid with a minimum of 2 days per week at the office).
.Daily collaboration with international teams.

Why This Mandate is Strategic

.Highvisibility project within the organization.
.Direct impact on global banking governance.
.Opportunity to work with a large volume of accounts and jurisdictions.
.Collaboration with senior legal and financial teams.

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level geographic market experience and training and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80000$155000 This role is an existing vacancy.

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Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

Skills:

• Detail-oriented
• Document Management
• English
• French
• Team Collaboration
• Banking
• Legal concept knowledge

What you can expect from us:

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