Credigy has an immediate need for a talented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic Corporate Legal team and work closely with our Corporate Paralegals and Corporate Attorneys, assisting with the administrative functions relating to legal transactions for our business. This is a unique opportunity to work in-house but focus mainly on transaction-related activities. This role will primarily provide administrative support for the corporate paralegals and attorneys with transactions related to the company’s acquisition and financing of consumer finance portfolios. Additional responsibilities include managing aspects of corporate governance, invoice processing, drafting intercompany agreements, managing annual diligence updates, and ensuring documents are properly saved to our document management system. We are searching for a gifted legal assistant who enjoys challenging work and has a natural drive for success in a demanding environment.
Prior corporate legal experience is preferred, with at least 2 years working as part of an in-house legal team. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of overall legal experience. An associate’s degree is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Candidates must be highly proficient with Adobe Pro, Document Management Systems, and Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Visio.
The right candidate will have a great attitude and must enjoy working within a fast-paced, challenging and high-demand legal team. To succeed in this position, you must have excellent communication skills and work well with a diverse group of people, building relationships across all departments and levels of the organization. We expect this person to be extremely detail-oriented and accurate while maintaining a strong sense of urgency and commitment to deadlines. You must be able to problem solve and be comfortable working independently, yet also be confident in proactively escalating issues as they arise.
The Legal Assistant will be responsible for the following specific functions within the Corporate Legal team:
- Support transactions related to the company’s portfolio acquisitions and structured finance activity (due diligence support, obtaining approval and signatures for legal documents, etc.);
- Use of DocuSign for obtaining approvals and for execution of documents;
- Review and submit legal invoices;
- Saving documents to our document management system with applicable meta-data;
- Corporate diligence tracking;
- Maintain corporate governance matters (KYC, subsidiary matters, quarterly and annual board meeting materials; written consents, etc.);
- Prepare intercompany loan and servicing agreements;
- Conduct UCC, tax and judgment lien searches and track UCC filings;
- Any additional responsibilities as requested by our Corporate Paralegals, Corporate Attorneys, or General Counsel.
Founded in 2001, Credigy is a global specialty finance company with flexibility across the capital structure to acquire or finance a broad range of consumer assets. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Bank of Canada (NBC) and our $6B+ portfolio represents 335+ deals and $20B+ in total investments life-to-date. We are the partner of choice when financial institutions face complex challenges and strategic changes. If you haven’t heard of us yet, we’re okay with that — we focus on serving our business partners, not making a name for ourselves.
We are proud of our people-first company culture that has been recognized year-over-year as a Top Workplace both in Atlanta and nationally. What matters to you, matters to us so we go beyond the usual benefits to offer meaningful perks that support professional growth, personal connection, and a life outside the office. Early in the hiring process, we partner with you on our innovative, personalized flexible work program to maximize compatibility between your needs and the business from day one. Our priority is hiring top talent and helping you create a career you love.
Credigy is a workplace that is free of discrimination and full of opportunity. We prioritize diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and we are dedicated to unbiased recruiting, hiring, and employment practices. Authenticity goes a long way at Credigy, and we get excited about the privilege of hiring people from diverse backgrounds. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and commit to ensuring all applicants and employees are considered based on their qualifications and merit, without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We expect each employee to support this policy in our daily operations and we do not tolerate discriminatory practices or harassment in any form. No matter how you identify, or what background or industry you come from, we welcome you and feel honored you are considering opportunities at Credigy.
