In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal's Top Employers in 2025. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal. 

The position at a glance

The North America LEGAL department comprised of ~85 members of staff is based in New York/New Jersey and Montreal.  The department advises on a broad range of legal matters for the entities within its scope, including providing legal advice to management, business and the functions with respect to commercial and own account activities, and contributing to the Bank’s influence on applicable legislative or market wide regulatory initiatives. The team provides legal and regulatory watch and maintains a legal risk management framework, including associated procedures and controls.

The North America Legal Department's IT & Sourcing team is comprised of 3 team members provides legal support and advice on technology, sourcing and procurement, and vendor management matters to BNPP CIB businesses and functions, and supports global counterparts in related matters.   The team is part of the IT & Sourcing LEGAL Platform, a global team of attorneys which is responsible for providing legal advice on the matters within its scope across all functions and métiers and in all regions and countries where such functions and métiers operate.

In detail

The Assistant Vice President – Negotiator – IT & Sourcing LEGAL position will report to the Head of IT & Sourcing LEGAL in Canada, who in turn reports to the Head of the Digital & IP and IT & Sourcing Americas LEGAL Team in New York. The Legal Department’s CIB US Digital & IP and IT & Sourcing LEGAL Team reports hierarchically to the Americas General Counsel.

The role involves the following key responsibilities:  

• Assist the North America Legal Department and the Global IT & Sourcing Platform, with the review, drafting, and negotiation of third-party vendor agreements (including technology and non-technology procurement contracts, outsourcing agreements, and general vendor agreements), for the benefit of BNP Paribas operations in Canada and the United States.
• Assist in advising the business, management, risk, and other control/second line functions and teams and relevant committees on legal issues and standards for contracting in the course of third party vendor agreement advisory work, including specialized standards applicable to banking operations in Canada, the United States, and Europe.
• Support internal teams in negotiating contract terms and conditions; respond to various stakeholder questions, requests for clarification, etc. regarding contracts and terms/conditions, policies, processes or other related items; advise project leaders regarding contractual issues; work with vendors and various non-Legal subject matter experts to understand and resolve contractual issues.
• Liaise with subject matter experts within the Bank for advice and support related to intellectual property, data privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution and other matters intersecting with vendor contracting matters.
• Contribute to the creation, maintenance, communication and refinement of know-how, legal updates, topical presentations, and document templates.
• Input into multi-jurisdictional projects such as developing internal templates, policies and procedures.
• Support sourcing and procurement in innovation and transformation projects.
• Liaise and collaborate with IT & Sourcing Platform and other global counterparts on regional and global projects and initiatives.

• Assist with monitoring changes to, and the impact of, laws, regulations, and guidelines, applicable to vendor contracting and related outsourcings as applicable to financial services operations in Canada, the United States, and Europe.
• Act as a proactive ambassador of the IT & Sourcing LEGAL Platform.
• Periodically provide European time-zone support and attend European time-zone meetings.

Work conditions: This position provides for standard working conditions in an office and a normal work schedule from Monday to Friday. 

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

• Bachelors in law degree. 
• Minimum 1- 3 years of reviewing, drafting, and negotiating vendor contracts, either in-house or in a law firm.
• Excellent:
  • Ability to work globally and across business lines;
  • Negotiation skills;
  • Issue spotting skills and attention to detail;
  • Oral and written communication skills, qualitative, presentation and organizational skills;
  • Analytical and creative problem-solving skills;
  • Ability to interact confidently with senior team members and clients;
  • Organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Advanced decision-making ability.
• Ability to work in ambiguity and under pressure, as well as handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work collaboratively across the organization, including with non-CIB entities
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism in all dealings with team members and internal/external clients.
• Financial services legal department experience advising on technology vendor management/procurement related matters.
• Specific experience advising or supporting legal team advisory on:
  • Affiliate and non-affiliate vendor contracts/contracting covering:
    • Real estate leasing;
    • Technology and infrastructure (e.g. cloud, on premises software);
    • Human resources (e.g. benefits, staffing);
    • Brand and Communication (e.g. events, sponsorship);
    • goods and services;
    • RFPs and NDAs;
  • IT & Sourcing specialist aspects of disputes, potential disputes and investigations.
  • Legal risk and supporting coordinated legal team commentary for third-party management committees.
• Familiarity with and ability to issue spot in connection with relevant EU, US and Canadian laws, regulations, guidelines and advisories related to data privacy, outsourcing, third-party risk management, cybersecurity, incident notification and digital resilience, including:
  • EU (e.g. GDPR, DORA, the AI Act, European Banking Authority Guidelines on outsourcing arrangements);
  • US (e.g. GLBA, HIPAA, CCPA, New York State Department of Financial Services, 23 NYCRR 500 Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Institutions, Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management, Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, FFIEC Information Security IT Examination Handbook);
  • Canadian (e.g. Canadian and provincial (Quebec) privacy laws, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Third Party Risk Management Guideline, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Technology and Cyber Security Incident Reporting Advisory);
• Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based in the United States and Quebec, Canada, ability to work in a professional capacity in English and French is required.

What’s in it for you

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements are available for most positions. In-office presence is required a minimum of 3 days per week, one of which must be on a Monday and/or a Friday. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

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What you need to know

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

• At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.
• BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).
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About us

BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas’ mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.

Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.

With over 1,400 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

Our certifications and partnerships

• Montreal’s Top Employers 2025
• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2025
• Women in Governance  – Parity certified -  Platinum certification
• Pride at Work Canada
• Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
• Synclusiv
• Ready, Willing and Able 
• Autisme sans Limites 
• LinkedIn Top Companies 2024

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*** While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted***