Why Join EQ — and Why This Role at Bennington Financial Corp Matters
At EQ, we're remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions.
We've been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences.
What's kept us moving? The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions, push back on old assumptions, and look for a better way forward.
If you're driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy, this could be your next big opportunity.
We can’t wait to get to know you!
About This Role: EQ × Bennington Financial Corp Partnership
This position is being recruited by EQ on behalf of our wholly owned subsidiary, Bennington Financial Corp. Bennington Financial Corp plays a critical role within EQ's ecosystem, specializing in commercial equipment financing and leasing. It extends EQ’s reach beyond traditional banking into a highly specialized and fast-growing segment of the financial services landscape.
Joining Bennington means: Being part of the EQ family, with the stability, scale, and purpose of a leading Canadian challenger bank, Working within a specialized, entrepreneurial business where your contributions are highly visible and impactful, Supporting a business that operates at the intersection of bank-grade governance and commercial finance agility, Helping shape compliance, risk, and operational excellence in a business that directly enables Canadian companies to grow
This role offers the best of both worlds: the backing, resources, and long-term vision of EQ, combined with the pace, ownership, and influence that comes from working within a focused subsidiary like Bennington. If you’re looking for an opportunity where your expertise matters, your voice is heard, and your work directly supports both innovation and growth—Bennington Financial Corp, powered by EQ, is a compelling place to build your next chapter!
Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the Legal Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing legal and administrative support to the Legal team at Bennington. This position assists in a variety of areas including assisting the Senior Legal team in diverse litigation activities.
- Assists with general administrative tasks within the department as requested
- Prepare correspondence to various parties
- Assist with steps involved in the litigation process
- Manage incoming mail and administering the Legal ticket system
- Perform various searches as requested
- Perform other clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, collating, and ensuring that all localphotocopiers are filled
- Other related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor or General Counsel
- The successful candidate will be given considerable responsibility and the opportunity to eventually operate his or her own files after receiving meaningful training from experienced staff and exhibiting the requisite skills and judgment. The position requires the ability to work independently and receive instructions from the Senior Legal Team.
- The successful candidate must be organized, accurate and detail oriented.
- Strong written and oral communication skills required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) is essential.
A college diploma/certificate in Legal Administration or Law Clerk is preferred, or alternatively, equivalent work experience
- Cmmitment to learning legal concepts (reading materials, webinars, etc.).
- Knowledge of the leasing or finance industry is considered an asset.
- Bilingualism in English and French is also considered an asset.
*** Salary will be based on experience
*** This posting is for an existing vacancy
*** Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used as part of the applicant screening process. However, all final hiring decisions will be made by the hiring team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.
What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]
\uD83D\uDCB0 Competitive discretionary bonus
✨ RRSP match program
\uD83E\uDE7A Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
\uD83D\uDCDD Employee Share Purchase Plan
\uD83D\uDC76\uD83C\uDFFD Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
\uD83C\uDFDD Generous vacation policy and personal days
\uD83D\uDDA5 Virtual events and opportunities to connect with colleagues across EQ
\uD83D\uDC9B The opportunity to help build a new kind of banking experience at one of Canada’s leading challenger banks
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe our organization is stronger — and our people thrive — when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives. We’re equally committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally.
We provide a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.
As part of our recruitment process, EQ uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by our talent team. All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check. While we appreciate every application, an EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.
EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.
To learn more, visit eqb.investorroom.com and eqbank.ca.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
