Equitable Bank
Banking
SeniorCounsel,CommercialBanking
“Senior Counsel, Commercial Banking at Equitable Bank. Skills: Commercial banking, Real estate lending, Legal analysis, Transactional support, Commercial real estate law, Real estate financing. Provide strategic legal support primarily to the Commercial Banking division. Advising on a broad range of legal matters including commercial lending transactions, regulatory compliance and risk management, new product development and corporate initiatives, and assisting with customer issues”
What You'll Achieve.
Help preserve the Bank’s reputation for integrity; Support policies and procedures that meet regulatory requirements; Maintain cooperative relationships with governmental policymakers, and regulatory and self-regulatory agencies that govern the Bank’s businesses; Ensure the Bank’s interests are protected; Facilitate transactions within predetermined timeframes; Promote legal awareness, risk mitigation and a culture of compliance; Ensure compliance with applicable laws; Evaluate implications for the Bank; Evaluate the legal risks to the Bank for escalation to management as necessary; Streamline internal processes and minimize reliance on external counsel; Ensure cost-effectiveness and high-quality service
Industry & Context.
Identifying and managing complex legal issues; Analytical skills; Strategic thinker
Successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduate of a recognized law school (L. L. B. or J. D.), Called to the Ontario Bar/Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario, 4-6 years of post-call experience in private practice or in-house, preferably in a financial institution with a focus on commercial banking or financial services, Knowledge of Canadian banking laws, lending practices, and regulatory frameworks, Comprehensive knowledge of commercial real estate law and real estate financing, Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, Communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice, Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, Strategic thinker, collaborative and proactive mindset, and excellent interpersonal skills, Demonstrated reliability and integrity
Nice to Have
Experience with CMHC insured loan transactions would be an asset, Familiarity with insolvency law and proceedings would be an asset, Proficiency in French would be an asset
What You'll Do.
Provide strategic legal support primarily to the Commercial Banking division
Advising on a broad range of legal matters including commercial lending transactions
regulatory compliance and risk management
new product development and corporate initiatives
and assisting with customer issues
Preserve the Bank’s reputation for integrity
Support policies and procedures that meet regulatory requirements
Maintain cooperative relationships with governmental policymakers
and regulatory and self-regulatory agencies that govern the Bank’s businesses
Provide legal analysis and transactional support
preparation and negotiation of agreements and documentation
and providing advice on complex issues with an emphasis on commercial real estate and secured lending
Provide advice on deal structuring
intercreditor arrangements
taking effective security
and ensuring the Bank’s interests are protected
Provide timely and accurate responses to questions from internal stakeholders and business partners to facilitate transactions within predetermined timeframes
Assist with internal governance
and training initiatives to promote legal awareness
risk mitigation and a culture of compliance
Support new product development and strategic initiatives by identifying legal implications and ensuring compliance with applicable laws
Research substantial legal issues and federal and provincial legislation to evaluate implications for the Bank
and undertake special projects as required
Proactively identify emerging issues and legal trends
and evaluate the legal risks to the Bank for escalation to management as necessary
Maintain proximity to applicable industry and market trends in Canadian finance
commercial real estate and project development
and participate in industry groups
detail-oriented environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Contribute to the development of precedents
playbooks and best practices for business initiatives to streamline internal processes and minimize reliance on external counsel
Direct and oversee external counsel to ensure cost-effectiveness and high-quality service
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with cross-functional teams and business units; Working closely with the Bank’s Originations, Credit and Underwriting, Portfolio Management and Special Loans (Defaults) teams; Provide timely and accurate responses to questions from internal stakeholders and business partners; Work with the Bank’s stakeholders to support policies and procedures that meet regulatory requirements; Maintain cooperative relationships with governmental policymakers, and regulatory and self-regulatory agencies that govern the Bank’s businesses
Communication Scope
Communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple deadlines and priorities
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