LEGAL ASSISTANT in Toronto, Canada

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

• Flexible and competitive benefits , including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few

• In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days , sick days as necessary , and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

• Opportunities for learning , training and development , and much more…

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Legal Assistant supports internal clients in business centres and operational departments by providing advice, and performing all in-house security-taking work and security document follow-up services. He or she helps ensure the efficient administration of the department’s day-to-day activities in order to meet its needs and achieve its objectives. The position is for an 18-month contract with a possibility of extension.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Draft legal documents for the purposes of security-taking for the In-House Security program and for loan amendments, and register and update, security in accordance with BDC and legal requirements, while adhering to critical deadlines

• Draft legal documents for releases and discharges of BDC’s security

• Carry out searches of corporate records, land registries and personal property security systems

• Review and analyze security-related documents and requests (i.e. priority agreements, etc.)

• Provide top-quality administrative and legal advice to internal partners

• Conduct reviews of legal security documents, and carry out the necessary follow-up with external legal professionals

• Maintain the database systems for files related to the department’s activities in an efficient, timely and diligent manner

• Play a leadership role in carrying out new initiatives and projects.

• Conduct any other related tasks as directed

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Degree or certificate in law clerk, or equivalent experience

• At least two years of relevant experience, preferably in a legal department, for the role of Legal Assistant

• Familiarity with legal concepts, terminology and procedures, particularly in the field of personal property and realty security for commercial transactions

• Understanding of how land and personal property registries work

• Strong attention to detail and diligent focus on accuracy of work

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Access and other computer systems and software

• Superior time management and priority-setting skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work independently and under pressure

• Initiative and discretion

• Client service orientation

• Team spirit

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers , we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca .

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.