Financing & Securitization Assets Lawyer - Montréal - H/F

Your daily routine? 

The V.I.E. will assist the CIB Legal Department on certain issues related to asset finance and securitization transactions and transaction-related agreements, under the supervision of US lawyers.  Additionally, the V.I.E. will assist the CIB Legal Department on any issue relating to certain US contracts, mainly Master Agreements for derivatives and assist with products work (drafting & negotiation of contracts) under the supervision of Senior lawyers. The V.I.E. will be based in Montreal, Canada.

The tasks of V.I.E. will be:

·         Asset Finance and Securitization

o   Carrying out certain administrative tasks, including, without limitation: (1) assisting in the preparation of monthly reports for the Asset Finance and Securitization US Legal team, (2) handling matters involving engagement of external counsel and related periodic reporting, (3) coordinating the assignment rotation for the team with respect to new matters, and (4) maintaining records of the team’s matters and assignments. 

o   Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements and documents related to Asset-Backed Financing and Securitization activities and operations (for example, CLOs, ABLs, SPFs, ABS offers, etc.), particularly: 

• Transaction-related agreements and documentation; 
• Confidentiality agreements (NDA); 
• Client engagement letters; 
• Access letters; 
•  Engagement of external counsel correspondence and letters regarding conflicts; and
•  Legal opinions. 

o   Providing analysis related to transactions and agreements to the Business and other Functions;

o   Potential involvement in monitoring and implementing legal and regulatory changes and projects likely to impact the activities of the CIB group in the United States (EU Securitization Regulation, Dodd Frank, Volcker, etc.); 

·         Derivative Master Agreements Drafting and Negotiation 

o    Drafting and trading of all derivative master agreements, including:

• ISDA;
• confirmations of Master Agreements (MCA);
• guarantee contracts and related guarantee documents (CSA);
• collateral deposit contracts (ACA, CUA);
• Repurchase agreements (MRA, GMRA);
• Master agreements for financial securities lending (MSLA, GMSLA);
• clearing contracts (CDEA);
• confidentiality contracts (NDA); and
• Financial Product forward agreements (MSFTA); 

o    The provision of analysis related to transactions and operations governed by these contracts, as well as participation in internal committees.

o    Monitoring and implementation of legal and regulatory changes that may impact the CIB Group's activity in the United States (EMIR, Dodd Frank, SFTR, BRRD, etc.).

The working environment is important! 

The Montreal legal team consists of 12 people. The atmosphere is very good. 

The next steps?  

Our world is changing: the way we inform, consume and work! Today, what matters in a job is to have real experiences, to learn, to share objectives and results with colleagues. In short, to chart its own path, different, responsible and sustainable. At BNP Paribas, we recruit our employees with the idea that they will help us design the world and the bank of tomorrow. 

Why join BNP Paribas?

Our world is changing! Today, what counts in a job is to live real experiences, to learn, to share objectives and results with colleagues. In short, to chart your own path, different, responsible and sustainable. At BNP Paribas, we recruit our employees with the idea that they are looking for the world and the bank of tomorrow. 

Do you want to know all the reasons to join us? Go to: https://group.bnpparibas 

What about remuneration? 

It is set by Business France and can be viewed directly on their site. 

Are you our next VIE? 

You hold a Master's degree obtained from a university or a business or engineering school with a specialization in Finance or Accounting Management.

You have solid financial knowledge as well as expertise in accounting and taxation, and you have significant experience (including internships and apprenticeships) in similar roles.

You are fluent in English and French and have a perfect command of the Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) as well as query tools and financial applications.

You demonstrate adaptability, teamwork, and rigor. Your communication, analytical skills, and organization will be assets for progressing in this role.

In a changing world, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental values necessary for the well-being and performance of teams. At BNP Paribas, we aim to welcome and retain all talents without distinction: this is how we will all build the finance of tomorrow, innovative, responsible, and sustainable.

Finally, we attach particular importance to ensuring that our future employees act daily with ethical and professional responsibility.

During the recruitment process, the information contained in your CV, your personal identification information, and your background may be verified at any time.

VIE availability 

The position is available as soon as possible for a duration of 24 months.

Please, only send your resume and cover letter in English, and check that you fulfil the conditions for undertaking a V.I.E. How to do your VIE in Canada?