Application deadline: November 2, 2026 at 12:00PM ET
Position: Lead Counsel
Employment Type: Permanent
Compensation Details:- Legal Services 19: Salaries typically range from $112,006 to $149,341 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.
- Legal Services 20: Salaries typically range from $129,928 to $173,235 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.
Location: - Export Development Canada operates under a hybrid work model, with employees currently required to work from the office three days per week.
- This role can be performed from EDC's headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto or Montreal.
- Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.
Internal Employees, please consult the ServiceNow article entitled Internal movements - what you need to know.
Team Overview:EDC is seeking a team and solution-oriented transactional corporate, commercial lawyer to join its Legal Services division. The successful candidate will join a team of approximately 30 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. The lawyer would also be expected to support and advise other areas within EDC Legal Services, as needed.
What you will be doing: 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
What we are looking for: - 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 (Legal Services 19) or 10 (Legal Services 20) years of relevant 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 & 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
What will make you stand out: - Bilingual (English & French)
Eligibility:EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada
at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.
Internal applicants must also meet EDC's eligibility criteria for applying to internal opportunities. For more information, please refer to Section 2.1 in the Talent Acquisition Standard, available on LINK under the Resources tab in the Policies & Procedures section. The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date. The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date.
This position is open to individuals who meet all the essential criteria outlined above and submit their applications by the closing date.
Ready to make a difference? This is your chance to join a dynamic, growing team and leave your mark on our organization, development finance, and the world.
Apply today!
Want to learn more about EDC? Check our website at https://www.edc.ca
