591 EN - EDC - Legal Counsel

About the role

Application deadline: June 23rd, 2026 Join the EDC Team! At EDC, we support Canadian businesses to succeed globally. We provide the financial tools and expertise they need to explore new markets, reduce risks, all towards the goal of making Canada and the world better through trade. Position: Legal Counsel Employment Type: Contract (13 months) Compensation Details: Legal Services 17: Salaries typically range from $84,698 to $112,931 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive. Legal Services 18: Salaries typically range from $96,557 to $128,743 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive. Location: Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, with a current requirement of two in-office days per week, increasing to three days per week in September 2026 (subject to change). This role can be performed from EDC's headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto, Mississauga, Montreal, Brossard or Laval. Internal Employees, please consult the ServiceNow article entitled Internal movements - what you need to know. About EDC: At Export Development Canada (EDC), we empower Canadian businesses to succeed globally. As a financial Crown corporation, we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth. Why Join EDC? Comprehensive Benefits: EDC offers a competitive compensation & benefits package, work-life balance, & the opportunity to help make Canada and the world better through trade. Work-Life Balance: EDC offers a competitive compensation package & work-life balance. We have hybrid work options, 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation, a corporate closure period, summer early Friday's & no meeting Fridays. Professional Development: Take advantage of our continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops and language training. Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values diversity of ideas, strengths, & backgrounds to succeed. Wellness Programs: Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs to keep you healthy and happy. Community Engagement: Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility programs. Team Overview: EDC is seeking a team and solution-oriented corporate, commercial lawyer to join its Legal Services team of approximately 30 lawyers who provide a wide range of legal services to the Corporation. EDC's Legal Services is a dynamic, client-oriented environment, supporting EDC's range of activities and services. Legal Services provides legal representation and assistance for all product offerings including loans, investments and insurance transactions and knowledge business products. As well, the team supports EDC's corporate function including its procurement and marketing activities. The successful candidate will become a member of the EDC Legal Services team and specifically the Financing and Investments Legal team which provides advice to the Corporation in relation to its activities-both on origination and back-office functions-- in the areas of corporate lending and mid-market lending. The lawyer would also be expected to support and advise other areas within EDC Legal Services, as needed. What you will be doing: The responsibilities for the position relate to a variety of tasks representing transaction and non-transactional work, as well as knowledge and relationship management. Key responsibilities would include the following, but lawyers are expected to handle a broad range of business needs that may not be fully summarized below: Involvement in all aspects of an undertaking from the development and structuring of a transaction to the negotiation and documenting of the arrangement Identify issues in file matters requiring consideration of appropriate risk mitigation measures and corporate perspective and knowledge Draft legal documentation Involvement in asset management matters (waivers, consents and amendments) relating to financing products Provide legal advice on various matters of law pertaining to the activities of EDC, such as EDC's rights and obligations under EDC contracts, interpretation of internal documentation and policies in areas of specialty, advice on authorization and compliance requirements, including interpreting the Export Development Act , the Financial Administration Act and other relevant statutes Retain and supervise the services of outside counsel (both foreign and domestic) Review and comment on outside counsel's documents and advice, relating to undertakings in which the Corporation is or proposes to become involved Proactively support the Corporation, the legal and business teams through collaboration and teamwork What we are looking for: Undergraduate degree in Law Applicants must be licensed by a