Legal Counsel

Overview

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: Permanent

Final date to receive applications: February 9th, 2026

• Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, currently requiring employees to work in the office 2 days per week. (subject to change)
• This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa.
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

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.

• 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.

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation, Governance, Trade and Operations, you will join a dynamic and team-oriented unit of legal professionals and provide EDC with legal advice in various areas of law affecting the operations of EDC. Your role will include providing legal advice and handling files in many of the following areas: public procurement and vendor relations, governance, litigation, compliance, employment law, marketing, financial crimes, access to information and privacy.

• 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 legislative requirements in areas of specialty, advice on compliance requirements, including interpreting the Export Development Act, the Financial Administration Act and other relevant statutes
• Retain and supervise the services of external counsel
• Provide legal advice and risk mitigation strategies
• Support the Corporation with a proactive and preventive approach by keeping abreast of relevant legislation and case law and providing legal risk assessments on new legislative requirements
• Perform other legal advisory duties to EDC as may be required

• Completion of Undergraduate Degree in Law or other related discipline
• Minimum 4 years of experience in legal services or equivalent experience
• Member of the Bar in a Canadian province or territory
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong creative and critical thinking skills to apply to a variety of complex issues and to provide advanced solutions
• Strong drafting skills
• Adaptability
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills to deal with conflicting and complex areas
• Strong relationship management skills
• Team orientation
• Transaction risk mitigation
• Interpersonal skills
• Multitasking, planning and project management skills
• Organizational/project leadership skills

• Experience in the federal public sector and/or advising federal Crown Corporations or other public sector entities
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: litigation, public procurement, contract negotiation, financial crimes, crown governance, employment…