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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in transactional law with a focus on venture capital and private equity, providing actionable legal advice and support to internal clients while managing complex agreements and negotiations. Bilingual in English and French, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate ambiguous legal issues.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Transactional Law ExpertiseVenture Capital ExperienceNegotiation SkillsBilingualism (English and French)Member of Barreau du Québec or Equivalent
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Hard Skills
Transactional LawVenture CapitalPrivate EquityLegal ResearchComplex NegotiationsBusiness-Related AgreementsLegal AdviceEcosystem-Building InitiativesInstitutional Investor RepresentationStrategic Partnerships
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCreative Problem-SolvingProactive Work Ethic
Certifications & Qualifications
University Degree in LawMember of Barreau du QuébecLaw Society of Ontario
Industry Keywords
Investment LawGrowth EquityLegal AffairsBDC CapitalInstitutional Investors
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the Assistant Vice-President, Legal Affairs — Investments and Specialized Financing
- Collaborate with legal counsel on venture capital and growth equity activities of BDC and BDC Capital
- Support key strategic investment and ecosystem-building initiatives
- Work with internal partner teams to provide clear, practical and timely legal advice on investment matters and internal projects
- Support internal clients and negotiate business-related agreements in complex transactions or strategic partnerships
- Coordinate and direct external lawyers mandated by BDC
- Conduct research on legal issues relevant to the business
- Provide support, coaching, training and guidance to internal clients
Requirements
What you’ll need- University degree in law
- 5 or more years of relevant experience in transactional law, particularly in venture capital, growth or private equity
- 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
- 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
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible and competitive benefits
- Employee Savings and Investment Plan with employer matching of part of voluntary contributions
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- $750 wellness and health care spending account
- Paid vacation each year
- Five personal days
- Sick days as necessary
- Offices closed from December 25 to January 1
- Hybrid work model
- Opportunities for learning, training and development