Corporate Services Paralegal
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Job Summary
Join a Challenger
Being a traditional bank just isnt our thing so we challenge ourselves to get creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians.
How do we get there With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers that break through the status quo. So if youre passionate about redefining the future of bankingwhile having funthis could be your next big opportunity.
Our company continues to grow and today we serve more than 800000 customers acrossCanadathrough Equitable BankCanadasChallenger Bank and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Banks wholly-owned subsidiary Concentra Bank supports credit unions acrossCanadathat serve more than six million members. Together we have over$142 billionin combined assets under management and administration with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich peoples customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform () one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes Worlds Best Banks list since 2021.
The Work
Reporting to the Senior Vice President General Counsel the Paralegal Corporate Services
role provides senior level paralegal and advisory support to the Legal Department and business units across the Bank. The role operates with a high degree of independence and professional judgment delivering strategic risk informed legal support across litigation regulatory compliance corporate governance and contractual matters.
The incumbent acts as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders proactively identifying legal risks interpreting legislative and regulatory changes and contributing to the development of policies processes and precedents that protect the Banks interests and reputation.
Senior Legal Advisory & Business Support
- Provide independent timely and practical legal advice to business units across a broad range of matters including regulatory corporate contractual privacy and operational issues.
- Interpret legislation regulations and case law to assess risk and recommend appropriate courses of action aligned with the Banks risk appetite.
- Review draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts agreements and legal documentation including complex or high-risk arrangements.
- Act as a subject-matter resource for legal process policy records management privacy and information governance matters (including PIPEDA and related frameworks).
- Develop and maintain legal precedents templates and guidance materials to streamline internal processes and reduce reliance on external counsel.
Litigation & Dispute Management
- Independently manage Small Claims matters including litigation strategy pleadings court filings settlements and attendance at hearings as required.
- Independently manage title insurance or other insurance related claims as required.
- Analyze litigation risks probable outcomes and strategic implications using legal precedents and professional judgment.
- Coordinate and oversee external counsel on assigned matters including scope cost control and quality of deliverables.
- Support the resolution of escalated customer complaints and disputes with potential legal or reputational impact.
Regulatory Governance & Corporate Matter
- Lead and coordinate regulatory and corporate filings (e.g. SEDI SEDAR or successors) ensuring accuracy and adherence to statutory deadlines.
- Act as a key resource to the Corporate Secretary and senior leaders by maintaining and providing access to corporate records and governance documentation.
- Manage pre-trade clearance processes insider trading controls and blackout period administration.
- Monitor legislative regulatory and governance developments and proactively advise on implications for the Bank.
Training Awareness & Enablement
- Design maintain and deliver legal training and awareness programs for employees including targeted training for new initiatives or regulatory changes.
- Partner with business units to strengthen understanding of legal obligations risk mitigation practices and compliance expectations.
Operational & Legal Administration Oversight
- Oversee legal operational activities including insurance program administration annual renewals and insurer communications.
- Review and respond to third-party legal requests (e.g. CRA Revenu Québec production orders garnishments restraints consumer proposals and bankruptcies).
- Ensure integrity organization and lifecycle management of the contract database and related legal trackers.
Lets Talk About You!
- Completion of a recognized Paralegal diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution (required).
- 57 years of total progressive legal experience including significant experience operating in a regulated environment such as financial services or a public company.
- Demonstrated experience independently managing litigation matters (preferably Small Claims).
- Advanced working knowledge of legal practices terminology Rules of Civil Procedure and Small Claims Court procedures.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks applicable to financial institutions corporate governance privacy and commercial matters.
- Practical experience conducting legal research using tools such as CanLII Westlaw or LexisNexis.
- Hands-on experience with regulatory and legal systems (e.g. SEDI SEDAR or successors Teraview Cyberbahn or equivalent).
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex information and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence advise and challenge constructively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills capable of translating legal concepts for non-legal audiences.
- Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality legal privilege accuracy and professional ethics.
- French language proficiency is considered an asset.
- Specialist to Advanced knowledge of legal operations litigation and regulatory requirements.
- Advanced understanding of the Banks operations and risk environment to support informed decision-making.
- Influencing internal stakeholders advising on legal risk managing external counsel and supporting court proceedings.
What we offer For full-time permanent roles
Competitive discretionary bonus
Market leading RRSP match program
Medical dental vision life and disability benefits
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
Generous vacation policy and personal days
Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyones diverse experiences and tandem with that commitment we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path but personally as well.
We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.
We cant wait to get to know you!
About Company
At Equitable Bank, we specialize in providing branchless financial services that meet the unique needs of all Canadians. Our range of mortgages, savings accounts and investment options are designed to offer the right solutions to match any unique circumstance.
