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Title posted on Talent.com - Lead Counsel - 788 EN
Posted on October 19, 2026 by Employer details Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada
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<p><strong>Application deadline:</strong> November 9, 2026 at 12:00PM ET</p><p><strong>Join the EDC Team!</strong></p><p>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. </p><p><strong>Position:</strong> Lead Counsel</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Permanent</p><p><strong>Compensation Details:</strong></p><ul><li>Legal Services 19: Salaries typically range from $112,006 to $149,341 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.</li><li>Legal Services 20: Salaries typically range from $129,928 to $173,235 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.</li></ul><p><strong>Location: </strong></p><ul><li>Export Development Canada operates under a hybrid work model, with employees currently required to work from the office three days per week. </li><li>This role can be performed from EDC?s headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto or Montreal.</li><li>Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.</li></ul><p><em>Internal Employees, please consult the ServiceNow article entitled Internal movements ? what you need to know.</em></p><p><strong>About EDC:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Why Join EDC?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Comprehensive Benefits:</strong> EDC offers a competitive compensation & benefits package, work-life balance, & the opportunity to help make Canada and the world better through trade.</li><li><strong>Work-Life Balance:</strong> 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.</li><li><strong>Professional Development:</strong> Take advantage of our continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops and language training.</li><li><strong>Inclusive Culture:</strong> Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values diversity of ideas, strengths, & backgrounds to succeed.</li><li><strong>Wellness Programs:</strong> Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs to keep you healthy and happy.</li><li><strong>Community Engagement:</strong> Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility programs.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Overview:</strong></p><p>EDC is seeking a team and solution-oriented transactional corporate, commercial lawyer to join its Legal Services division. The successful candidate will join a team of approximately 30 lawyers who provide a wide range of legal services to the Corporation. </p><p>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 of its 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.</p><p>The successful candidate will become a member of the EDC Legal Services group and specifically the Lending and Investments 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 including project finance. The lawyer would also be expected to support and advise other areas within EDC Legal Services, as needed.</p><p><strong>What you will be do- Location Toronto, ON
- Work location On site
- Salary$112,006 to $173,235YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Talent.com #642428521245967714
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