POSITION OVERVIEWThe Senior Legal Counsel - Investments supports the Assistant Vice-President, Legal Affairs - Investments and Specialized Financing and collaborates with other legal counsel as part of a dedicated team of investment and transactional lawyers who collectively support the venture capital (funds, direct and co-investments) and growth equity activities of BDC and its subsidiary BDC Capital - including key strategic investment and ecosystem building initiatives of the Bank.
The candidate for this position must have significant legal experience and expertise in venture and growth equity direct investments, with experience in venture and private equity fund investments considered an important asset. In addition, the candidate must be a highly collaborative and engaged team member, embrace a culture of calculated risk-taking, continuous improvement and innovation, demonstrate a strong business-oriented approach, and possess effective negotiating skills.
This position is open to candidates based in Montréal or Toronto.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET- As part of a dedicated investment and transactional legal team, work with the various internal partner teams to provide clear, practical and timely legal advice on various investment matters and/or internal projects.
- Support internal clients and negotiate certain business-related agreements in complex transactions or strategic partnerships.
- Coordinate and direct, as required, external lawyers mandated by BDC in the course of its activities.
- Conduct research on various legal issues relevant to the business.
- Provide support, coaching, training and guidance to internal clients.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR- University degree in law.
- 5 or more years of relevant experience in transactional law (particularly in venture capital, growth or private equity), with experience representing institutional investors considered an asset.
- Member of the Barreau du Québec, Law Society of Ontario or equivalent qualification from any other Canadian province or territory.
- Strong analytical, organization and negotiation skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent files and prioritize effectively.
- Highly collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize complex and ambiguous information to provide actionable, business-oriented legal advice.
- Able to quickly gain credibility with business partners.
- Proactive and autonomous in your work environment.
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
- Bilingualism in speaking and writing (English and French) considered an asset.
