Lawyer / Senior Paralegal – (Banking Signatory Updates)

Description du poste

We are seeking a lawyer or senior paralegal with strong experience in banking law, corporate legal documentation, and international banking authorization management.

This contract resource will be dedicated exclusively to updating banking signatories for approximately bank accounts across multiple countries.

This role is critical to ensuring compliance, governance, and the proper maintenance of banking authorities following organizational changes.

Vos futures tâches et responsabilités

Gestion des signataires bancaires (mandat principal – % de la fonction)

• Coordinate and execute signatory changes for approximately bank accounts across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare, review, and validate documents required by financial institutions (resolutions, banking forms, POAs, certificates, etc.).
• Ensure all documentation complies with local legal requirements and internal corporate policies.
• Work closely with international banks to obtain instructions, forms, and required approvals.
• Coordinate internal signatures (authorized signatories, executives, corporate secretariat).
• Maintain rigorous tracking of progress and ensure complete and accurate documentation.

Communication et coordination

• Collaborate closely with global legal, finance, and treasury communicate with financial institutions to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and expedite approvals.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with banks in multiple countries.

Conformité et gouvernance

• Ensure all signatory changes comply with internal policies, delegated authorities, and local regulatory requirements.
• Identify potential risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Properly document approvals, resolutions, and compliance evidence.

Qualifications requises pour réussir dans ce rôle

• Lawyer or senior paralegal (5 to 10 years of experience).
• Demonstrated experience in banking law, corporate bank account management, or international banking authorizations.
• Ability to manage a very high volume of files with precision and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of corporate structures and delegated authorities.
• Ability to interact effectively with financial institutions across multiple jurisdictions.
• High level of autonomy, organizational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken.
• Experience in a multinational environment would be a strong asset.

Lieu de travail

• Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (hybrid with a minimum of 2 days per week at the office).
• Daily collaboration with international teams.

Pourquoi cette mission est stratégique ?

• High‑visibility project within the organization.
• Direct impact on global banking governance.
• Opportunity to work with a large volume of accounts and jurisdictions.
• Collaboration with senior legal and financial teams.

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,–$, This role is an existing vacancy.

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Bilinguisme

Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

Compétences

• Detail-oriented
• Document Management
• English
• French
• Team Collaboration
• Banking
• Legal concept knowledge