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EDC Lead Counsel (14 months contract) in Ottawa, Ontario
Lead Counsel (14 months contract) - 0004P5
Posting Date: Jun 7, 2024, 2:56:35 PM
Primary Location: Ontario-Ottawa
Job Type: Contract
Schedule: Full-time
Description
Overview
EDC is seeking a team and solution-oriented corporate, commercial lawyer to join its Legal Services division for a 14 month contract, The successful candidate will join a team of approximately 27 lawyers who provide a wide range of legal services to the Corporation.
EDC’s Legal Services is a dynamic, client-oriented environment, supporting EDC’s range of activities and services. Legal Services provides legal representation and assistance for all of its product offerings including loans, investments and insurance transactions and knowledge business products. As well, the team supports EDC’s corporate function including its procurement and marketing activities.
The successful candidate will become a member of the EDC Legal Services group and specifically the Lending and Investments team which provides advice to the Corporation in relation to its activities—both on origination and back-office functions-- in the areas of corporate lending including project finance and aerospace transactions. The lawyer would also be expected to support and advise other areas within EDC Legal Services, as needed.
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the position relate to a variety of tasks representing transaction and non-transactional work, as well as knowledge and relationship management. Key responsibilities would include the following, but lawyers are expected to handle a broad range of business needs that may not be fully summarized below:
Involvement in all aspects of an undertaking from the development and structuring of a transaction to the negotiation and documenting of the arrangement
Identify issues in file matters requiring consideration of appropriate risk mitigation measures and corporate perspective and knowledge
Draft legal documentation
Involvement in asset management matters (waivers, consents and amendments) relating to financing products
Provide legal advice on various matters of law pertaining to the activities of EDC, such as EDC's rights and obligations under EDC contracts, interpretation of internal documentation and policies in areas of specialty, advice on authorization and compliance requirements, including interpreting the Export Development Act, the Financial Administration Act and other relevant statutes
Retain and supervise the services of outside counsel (both foreign and domestic)
Review and comment on outside counsel's documents and advice, relating to undertakings in which the Corporation is or proposes to become involved
Proactively support the Corporation, the legal and business teams through collaboration and team work
Screening Criteria
Undergraduate degree in Law
Applicants must be licensed by a Canadian provincial bar and in good standing to practice law as a barrister and solicitor in any Canadian province or territory
A minimum of 7- 10 years of relevant experience in having regard to the position described above and 3 years of commercial experience.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including strong drafting skills
Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage a high volume of tasks and transactions effectively and efficiently
Working knowledge of legal services principles and practices
Skills and Knowledge
Strong creative and critical thinking skills to apply to a variety of complex issues and to provide advanced solutions
Proactive lawyering and risk mitigation skills acquired in a commercially oriented, dynamic environment
Strong judgment and decision-making qualities, and collaborative in soliciting the input of others, both within the legal team and outside the team where appropriate
Strong influencing and negotiation skills to deal with conflicting and complex areas
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Strong planning and project management skills
Asset
- Preference will be given to bilingual candidates (English & French). However, in the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. Both bilingual and unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Location:
Export Development Canada is a hybrid work environment.
This role may be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa or community hubs in Montreal or Toronto
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
Salary Range:
- Legal Services 20: Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $124,273 - $165,696
EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity
- EDC is committed to employment equity and achieving a diverse workforce. EDC actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI community. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you need any special accommodation.
How to apply
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. : Application deadline on www.edc.ca/careers : Jun 21, 2024, 11:59:00 PM EDC is committed to employment equity and actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation. Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. :
Req ID: 0004P5