Lead Counsel

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

. Join EDC’s Legal Services division and Lending and Investments team .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaSenior💰 CA$112,006 - CA$173,235 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transactional and non-transactional legal work, including drafting legal documentation and providing legal advice on contracts and compliance. Proficient in risk mitigation, negotiation, and relationship management within the legal services domain.

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Licensed To Practice Law In CanadaDrafting Legal DocumentationCorporate Lending ExpertiseRisk Mitigation SkillsBilingual English And French

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Hard Skills

Legal Services PrinciplesProject FinanceNegotiation SkillsCompliance RequirementsJudgment And Decision-MakingMultitaskingKnowledge ManagementAsset ManagementCreative And Critical ThinkingRelationship Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationInfluencing SkillsPlanning And Project ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Undergraduate Degree In LawLicensed By A Canadian Provincial Bar

Industry Keywords

Transactional Legal WorkNon-Transactional Legal WorkLegal AdviceWaivers And ConsentsFinancing ProductsOutside Counsel ManagementGovernment Security Screening

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join EDC’s Legal Services division and Lending and Investments team
Handle transactional and non-transactional legal work, knowledge management, and relationship management
Support transactions from development and structuring through negotiation and documentation
Identify issues and appropriate risk mitigation measures
Draft legal documentation
Handle asset management matters, including waivers, consents, and amendments relating to financing products
Provide legal advice on EDC contracts, internal documentation and policies, authorization and compliance requirements, and relevant statutes
Retain and supervise foreign and domestic outside counsel
Review and comment on outside counsel documents and advice
Support the Corporation, legal teams, and business teams through collaboration
Advise EDC on corporate lending, including project finance, and other activities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in Law
Licensed by a Canadian provincial bar and in good standing to practice law as a barrister and solicitor in any Canadian province or territory
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience for Legal Services 19 or 10 years for Legal Services 20
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong drafting skills
Ability to multitask and manage a high volume of tasks and transactions effectively and efficiently
Working knowledge of legal services principles and practices
Strong creative and critical thinking skills
Proactive lawyering and risk mitigation skills
Strong judgment and decision-making qualities
Strong influencing and negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Strong planning and project management skills
Candidates must meet requisite government security screening requirements
Ability to work legally in Canada at the time of application is preferred, including Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents
Bilingual English and French is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive
Competitive compensation and benefits package
3 to 4 weeks paid vacation
Corporate closure period
Summer early Fridays
No meeting Fridays
Hybrid work options
Continuous learning opportunities
Training programs
Workshops
Language training
Wellness initiatives
Mental health support
Fitness programs
Volunteer opportunities
Social responsibility programs
Relocation assistance for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria