Worker Type:
Permanent
Language(s) Required:
English, French
Term Duration (in months):
Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :
$103,331 - $139,803
Corporate law experience rewarded
As Legal Counsel, you’ll give legal advice to FCC employees in targeted areas of the law applicable to FCC’s business - lending, corporate and commercial contracting, employment and more.
This position is designated bilingual (English and French), and the successful candidate must be able to communicate in both of Canada’s official languages.
What you’ll do:
- Consult and give legal advice to staff regarding lending and other corporate functions
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Help develop and interpret lending policies, forms and procedures
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Stay up to date with legislation affecting FCC and spell out how it could impact business
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Respond to legal inquiries from customers, external legal counsel and other government Crowns
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Support projects like new loan products or proposed changes to corporate policy
What we’re looking for:
- In-depth knowledge of legal concepts, processes and best practices
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Skilled communicator able to explain complex information in a way that’s easy to understand
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Strategic thinker who can collect, analyze and develop objectives from multiple sources
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Relationship-builder comfortable working with colleagues at all levels and across disciplines
What you’ll need:
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You'll be licensed to practice as a lawyer or civil law notary and have a bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B.), Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent and at least one year of experience in corporate legal function or private practice (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
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