Director, Legal Transactions

FinDev Canada•Ottawa, ON

2d•CA$150,715 - CA$200,953•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Director, Legal Transactions to join FinDev Canada, Canada’s development financial institution. FinDev Canada works with and through the private sector to advance climate and nature action, gender equality, and market development in developing economies. Joining FinDev means being part of a growing, purpose-driven organization where your expertise directly contributes to meaningful, measurable impact around the world. The Director, Legal Transactions works closely with colleagues in Investments, Impact Enablement, other advisory teams and across the organization in understanding the client’s needs, structuring solutions which address those needs, assessing risk and recommending risk mitigation strategies, as appropriate. The Director and their team are expected to maintain and develop excellent client and partner relationships to support the growth of FinDev Canada’s portfolio and deliver timely and insightful advice to the business. As part of a fast-growing organization, and as part of the leadership team, the successful candidate will be expected to play a key role in the evolution and continuous improvement of FinDev Canada’s practices and processes.

Requirements

Completed undergraduate degree in Law or related discipline
Minimum 15 years’ relevant legal experience
Minimum 5 or more years’ experience in people leadership or coaching and mentoring individuals
Minimum 5 or more years’ experience working in a national or international development finance institution (DFI)
Demonstrated experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
Proven experience providing legal advice with respect to products and programs including portfolio product offerings
Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent negotiation and risk mitigation skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including drafting
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
Strong preference for fluency in both official languages (English & French) or Spanish
Ability to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents)
Must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial crimes and/or risk mitigation
Expert knowledge of risk management principles and practices

Responsibilities

Oversee the provision of transactional legal services in support of FinDev Canada’s mandate.
Lead, hire, motivate, train, manage, develop, and empower an effective team.
Perform regular performance assessments and annual salary reviews.
Direct the performance and skill/career development of assigned teams.
Provide leadership and guidance to employees.
Foster an environment of respect, collaborative teamwork, and open communication.
Enable a continuous learning environment and identify ways to strengthen the team’s capabilities.
Establish team objectives.
Facilitate setting short-term priorities for team members with respect to daily activities.
Advise the VP & Chief Legal & Enterprise Integration Officer on a wide range of issues.
Assist in managing team resources (human, budgetary, and technological) and workflows.
Provide continued advice and guidance on the mandate and other key legislative and policy requirements.
Represent FinDev Canada to various stakeholders such as clients, external counsel, suppliers, government and Crown bodies, financial institutions, and multilateral agencies.
Provide resolution of business or technical issues by identifying solutions and recommending a course of action.
Ensure proper risk mitigation measures are in place through broad corporate perspective and influence.