112 Senior Counsel jobs in Canada
Corporate Legal Counsel
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As one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing cryptocurrency trading platforms, Ndax has set the bar high for the country’s fintech industry and is constantly leading the way in terms of security and innovation. We are on a mission to empower more Canadians to unlock the full potential of digital finance.
To address the various needs in the Canadian cryptocurrency space, Ndax has assembled a multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds, including finance, technology, engineering, compliance, marketing, and more.
We are proud to have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work®.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Corporate Legal Counsel to join our team. This role will focus on securities law, public policy, and regulatory compliance for investment dealers and marketplaces, with a strong emphasis on the fast-evolving cryptocurrency sector.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong legal acumen, able to navigate complex regulations while enabling business growth. You will work closely with our compliance, product, and executive teams to ensure Ndax continues to meet and exceed all legal and regulatory obligations.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, interpret, and provide strategic legal guidance on all applicable laws, regulations, and policies affecting Ndax, including but not limited to securities legislation, investment dealer and marketplace regulations, privacy laws, and other relevant compliance frameworks.
- Review, update, and develop company policies to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.
- Analyze if potential cryptocurrency assets meet the definition of securities and prepare clear, concise legal summaries to inform business decisions.
- Assist the compliance department with escalated client complaints, dispute resolution, and management of legal proceedings.
- Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs and other corporate contracts and service agreements.
- Provide guidance on public policy matters and represent Ndax’s interests in discussions with regulators, industry bodies, and other stakeholders.
- Stay current with emerging developments in cryptocurrency regulation, securities law, and financial services compliance.
Requirements
- Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a recognized institution; active membership in good standing with a Canadian provincial law society.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in securities law, regulatory compliance, or related practice area.
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian securities regulations, including investment dealer and marketplace rules.
- Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
Preferred:
- Experience in the cryptocurrency, fintech, or financial markets sector.
- Prior work in or with regulatory bodies, investment dealers, or marketplaces.
- Background in public policy, advocacy, or government relations.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Potential Equity or Stock Option Plan
- Training & Development Opportunities
- Bonus - Awards - Gifts
- Collaborative, fast-paced culture with a passionate team dedicated to shaping the future of crypto trading
- Modern offices with cutting-edge technology (or remote options for qualified candidates)
- Free bicycle parking and access to the building gym
Legal Counsel/General Counsel
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destinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. We are committed to building a robust talent databank, enabling our recruiters to quickly connect job seekers with relevant opportunities as they arise. Our dedication to Integrity, Transparency, and Innovation ensures a professional and honest experience for all candidates.
Location: Various locations across Alberta As Legal Counsel/General Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal advice to a corporation, ensuring all business activities are compliant with legal standards. You will oversee legal operations, manage external counsel, and address a wide range of legal matters, from contracts to regulatory issues. Key Responsibilities: Provide legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business strategy.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Manage litigation, disputes, and other legal proceedings involving the company.Oversee the company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Work closely with senior management to identify and mitigate legal risks.RequirementsJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.Membership in good standing with the provincial Bar.5+ years of experience in corporate law, preferably in an in-house counsel role.Strong knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, and business law.Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.Disclaimer: We are proactively building a databank for future opportunities in CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. These are not currently active jobs. By applying, you will be part of our trusted network, ensuring our recruiters can promptly match you with suitable roles as they become available. Let us help you take the next step in your career journey!
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Legal Counsel/General Counsel
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destinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. We are committed to building a robust talent databank, enabling our recruiters to quickly connect job seekers with relevant opportunities as they arise. Our dedication to Integrity, Transparency, and Innovation ensures a professional and honest experience for all candidates.
Location: Various locations across Alberta
As Legal Counsel/General Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal advice to a corporation, ensuring all business activities are compliant with legal standards. You will oversee legal operations, manage external counsel, and address a wide range of legal matters, from contracts to regulatory issues. Key Responsibilities: Provide legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business strategy.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Manage litigation, disputes, and other legal proceedings involving the company.Oversee the company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Work closely with senior management to identify and mitigate legal risks.RequirementsJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.Membership in good standing with the provincial Bar.5+ years of experience in corporate law, preferably in an in-house counsel role.Strong knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, and business law.Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.Disclaimer: We are proactively building a databank for future opportunities in CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. These are not currently active jobs. By applying, you will be part of our trusted network, ensuring our recruiters can promptly match you with suitable roles as they become available. Let us help you take the next step in your career journey!
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Legal Counsel/General Counsel
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destinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. We are committed to building a robust talent databank, enabling our recruiters to quickly connect job seekers with relevant opportunities as they arise. Our dedication to Integrity, Transparency, and Innovation ensures a professional and honest experience for all candidates.
Location: Various locations across Ontario
Job Description: As Legal Counsel/General Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal advice to a corporation, ensuring all business activities are compliant with legal standards. You will oversee legal operations, manage external counsel, and address a wide range of legal matters, from contracts to regulatory issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business strategy.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Manage litigation, disputes, and other legal proceedings involving the company.Oversee the company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Work closely with senior management to identify and mitigate legal risks.RequirementsJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.Membership in good standing with the provincial Bar.5+ years of experience in corporate law, preferably in an in-house counsel role.Strong knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, and business law.Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.Disclaimer: We are proactively building a databank for future opportunities in CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. These are not currently active jobs. By applying, you will be part of our trusted network, ensuring our recruiters can promptly match you with suitable roles as they become available. Let us help you take the next step in your career journey!
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destinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. We are committed to building a robust talent databank, enabling our recruiters to quickly connect job seekers with relevant opportunities as they arise. Our dedication to Integrity, Transparency, and Innovation ensures a professional and honest experience for all candidates.
Location: Various locations across British Columbia As Legal Counsel/General Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal advice to a corporation, ensuring all business activities are compliant with legal standards. You will oversee legal operations, manage external counsel, and address a wide range of legal matters, from contracts to regulatory issues. Key Responsibilities: Provide legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business strategy.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.Manage litigation, disputes, and other legal proceedings involving the company.Oversee the company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Work closely with senior management to identify and mitigate legal risks.RequirementsJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.Membership in good standing with the provincial Bar.5+ years of experience in corporate law, preferably in an in-house counsel role.Strong knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, and business law.Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.Disclaimer: We are proactively building a databank for future opportunities in CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. These are not currently active jobs. By applying, you will be part of our trusted network, ensuring our recruiters can promptly match you with suitable roles as they become available. Let us help you take the next step in your career journey!
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Legal Counsel, Corporate
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Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.Job Summary
The Legal Counsel works on various corporate law matters related to real estate, construction and energy fields to provide effective legal services in support of Equinix's business objectives for those teams.
Responsibilities
Real Estate
• Provide legal guidance and support for matters related to Equinix's existing portfolio of owned and leased properties throughout the Americas region (North & South Americas) both in operation and in development, see Equinix.com - Americas datacenter locations
• Provide support to the business to lead negotiations and manage various types of real estate transactions including purchases, sales, leases, land acquisition and development, entitlements, management agreements, and financing
• Interpret contracts, provide legal advice, and resolve disputes arising with respect to the real estate portfolio, corporate development projects, acquisitions and land development
• Develop a sound understanding of business decisions related to Equinix’s status as a REIT
Construction
• Provide general legal support to the design and construction organization, operations, and other related internal stakeholders including review and negotiation of master construction agreements, scopes of work, disputes, mechanics lien resolutions, prime-subcontractor issues and related construction matters
Power
• Provide general legal support to Equinix's energy organization and its development plans, including review and negotiation of power purchase agreements, substation & transmission agreements and easements, and related access and infrastructure agreements.
Project Management
• Navigate competing workflows, set appropriate priorities with internal and external stakeholders and deliver results within agreed timelines
• Participate in and contribute to global legal initiatives and project working groups to scale and maximize the effectiveness of the Legal department
• Perform Legal research in support of all above legal areas
• Manage external legal counsel when necessary or where local law input is needed to provide legal support for the various activities referred to above
• Assist in developing, disseminating, and reviewing template contract documentation for these areas, including standard process documentation, use of internal contract management systems to track in process and active documentation for all projects to ensure proper records compliance and alignment with Equinix's risk profile
Qualifications
• JD or equivalent required
• 3-5 years' experience completing tasks similar to the above for a law firm or in-house legal department required
• Current active member of a state bar association or legal association applicable to jurisdiction of hire required
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 136,000 - 204,000 CAD / Annual
United States - Denver Office DEO : 155,000 - 233,000 USD / Annual
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 155,000 - 233,000 USD / Annual
United States - San Francisco Office SFO : 179,000 - 269,000 USD / Annual
United States - Tampa Office TAO : 155,000 - 233,000 USD / Annual
United States - New York Office NYO : 171,000 - 257,000 USD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program : An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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**The Position**
**Legal Counsel**
A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That's what makes us Roche.
**Interested in making a difference?**
Roche is a company that believes it is urgent to deliver medical solutions right now while we re-imagining the future of health care. With a proud 125 history of cutting edge science bringing solutions to patients, Roche continues to push for new ways to help patients lead healthier, fuller lives. We are brave in decision and action and believe that good business means a better world.
Join a dynamic and engaged team that makes a difference to patients and the health care system. Legal counsel works in close partnership with business colleagues on a wide range of issues including clinical research and development, manufacturing, digital technology and commercialization. As a dynamic site that has both local and global functions, there are plenty of opportunity to explore a wide range of evolving topics. Particular focus on providing pragmatic advice in areas of health technology assessment, commercialization activities and ongoing digital, privacy and A.I. related initiatives.
The successful candidate will have experience in core life science industry topics, a demonstrated ability to partner and solve with different stakeholders and an interest in learning across a broad range of topics.
**The Opportunity**
+ Interactions with multiple businesses (including Pharma, Pharma Technical (PT), PD, IT, Procurement and to a lesser extent Diagnostics, Diabetes Care) for the purposes of providing legal advice and coaching across a diverse range of issues. Counsel business on appropriate risk management and mitigation strategies, as well as opportunity acceleration. Coordinate with global and counterpart affiliate colleagues to facilitate the same.
+ Coordination with Compliance Team to provide coordinated legal and compliance guardrails for commercial operations, driving accelerated opportunity realization aligned with business strategy and management of enterprise risk tolerances.
+ Coordination with Contracts Management Group to ensure appropriate level of timely legal input, drafting of additional precedents and communications and interaction with commercial units.
+ Litigation management
+ Coordination with Privacy functions and related advice
+ General case-specific legal initiatives
**Who you are**
+ You hold a Master's Degree (Juris Doctorate / LLB) and 4+ years experience in a specific Discipline : Licensed to practice as a solicitor / barrister in a jurisdiction in Canada.
+ You have experience working in Life Science, ideally in a matrix organization as well as strong demonstrated success in building and cultivating collaborative and productive relationships with senior stakeholders.
+ You are collaborative with both legal & compliance colleagues as well as business partners; solutions orientation with sound ability to balance risk and opportunity.
+ You are open-minded and inclusive, generously sharing ideas and knowledge, while being receptive to ideas and feedback from others.
+ You demonstrate familiarity with one or more of health, regulatory, privacy and contract law are preferred.
**Preferred:**
+ Bilingual in English and French.
No relocation benefits as available for this job posting
**Who we are**
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let's build a healthier future, together.
**Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**
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Powertech Labs, a fully-owned research and testing subsidiary of BC Hydro, has a full-time opportunity for a Legal Counsel. Powertech's legal team is an integral part of our operations. Our small and mighty team is part of the bigger BC Hydro family and the same is true of our Legal department. Your professional legal network will include a larger team of lawyers available to you to provide camaraderie, help and legal expertise as needed.
If you have a solution-oriented approach to the law and enjoy working independently with your clients and other team members, this position would be an excellent opportunity.
Reporting to the General Counsel, the selected candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to all areas of the organization on a broad range of issues, as well as instructing, overseeing and providing support to outside counsel on varied contractual and other legal matters.
The primary responsibilities will include general corporate work, negotiating, reviewing and drafting contracts such as NDAs, Master Service Agreements, Terms and Conditions, MOUs, Consulting Services Agreements, etc.
This role will support business groups in structuring legal relationships with suppliers, customers, regulators and others.
The selected candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice to all areas of the organization on a broad range of issues, as well as instructing, overseeing and providing support to outside counsel on complex contractual and legal matters. In addition, you will handle various legal issues associated with international transactions and governance topics related to Powertech and our US subsidiary. A strong background in commercial transactions, with demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating contracts of all kinds,as well as managing the process is essential.
Powertech is in the early stages of making the transition to a highly automated system of document creation and management. This transition incorporates the use of AI tools. The successful candidate is expected to be comfortable with the adoption of these technologies into their practice and familiarity in doing so would be considered an asset.
Qualifications
• Candidates must hold a law degree, with strong preference given to graduates of Canadian law schools. Degrees from select U.S. institutions may also be considered. Eligibility to practice law in British Columbia is required.
Candidates must be,or be eligible to become, a member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
• Current membership, or eligibility for membership, in the Law Society of British Columbia is required, plus a minimum of five years of post-call experience gained either in-house or at a law firm.
- knowledge and experience associated with legal issues related to the provision of goods and services;
- knowledge and experience associated with cross-border transactions;
- knowledge and experience in procurement law, with an understanding of procurement rules applicable to the public sector being an asset;
- familiarity with some or all of the following areas of law is a definite asset: intellectual property, software licensing, insurance, employment, labour, litigation, regulatory, etc.;
- strong written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to articulate and present legal arguments to senior business stakeholders;
- independent, self-starter with strong organizational, prioritization and time-management skills and ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects concurrently
- committed to maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion
• Experience supporting an engineering-heavy environment would be an asset.
Job Status: Full-Time Regular
Affiliation: Management & Professionals (M&P/ Non-union role)
Job location : Surrey, B.C. While Powertech offers work flexibility, this position will be primarily in-office with some flexibility for hybrid work
Job Level: P4
Note that candidates with lesser experience may be considered for a P3 role that is appropriate to their level of experience.
As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete a written test/ assessment and/or a presentation as part of the interview process. A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License (Class 5) in good standing.
We offer a collegial professional environment, with the benefits and opportunities of a large organization. At Powertech, you will be part of a team that values collaboration and excellence. If you are a motivated legal professional with a passion for technology and innovation, we would love to hear from you.
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Our Business
FISPAN Services Inc. (FISPAN) is an Enterprise SaaS FinTech company that allows banks to deploy embedded financial products and services to create a seamless banking connection for their clients.
Our customers are large financial institutions, and the FISPAN SaaS platform removes friction and adds value by enabling their commercial banking clients to access banking and treasury services through their preferred ERP / accounting platform.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in downtown Vancouver, FISPAN is on a mission to create the best product in the FinTech industry and fundamentally change the way that companies bank. Being the market leader in ERP Banking, we work with the worlds Tier 1 banks with assets exceeding $3T, including J.P. Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, TD and Bank of Montreal.
We are looking for dynamic and passionate individuals to join our high performance team and contribute to our rapid growth and exciting journey.
Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Chief Legal & Risk Officer (CLRO), the Legal Counsel Technology will play an important role supporting the Legal, Human Resources (HR) and Security & GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) functions on legal and compliance matters impacting FISPAN, and collaborating with various teams at FISPAN including Product and Engineering.
The Legal Counsel Technology will be the second in-house lawyer to join the FISPAN Legal Department, and will closely collaborate with and help manage the 6-member Security & GRC team, in addition to assisting the CLRO in advising FISPANs C-Suite and Board of Directors and managing external legal counsel.
The candidate must have a strong background in technology-related transactions, including direct experience in SaaS contract strategy and negotiation, and experience in in-house settings is mandatory with limited exceptions.
Candidates with experience in the following areas will also be viewed positively while not mandatory, such experience is a major plus:
- Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, including in relation to privacy (e.g, GDPR; CCPA); at a minimum, the candidate must have familiarity with the foregoing in the contracts or compliance context.
- Experience with legal operations / technology, including helping establish and scale legal teams and processes (e.g., legal intake), procure legal ops tools (including AI-powered), and drive metrics and KPIs to assess and improve legal team performance and customer satisfaction.
- Financial industry experience, ideally working with financial institutions as customers or representing them in contracts matters, and/or experience with SaaS platforms for payments and banking.
We seek candidates with strong drafting and negotiation skills, a business-oriented approach, and an ability to assess risk. Our ideal candidate brings exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for non-legal stakeholders across teams and disciplines. A collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to build relationships across departments, is a must.
The position offers some flexibility to work remotely, a competitive compensation package, and the opportunity to lead impactful projects within a dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contract Drafting, Negotiation and Compliance: Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS and technology services agreements and SOWs, with financial institutions as the customers. Support the creation and maintenance of contract forms and playbooks to streamline contract review and negotiation processes. Assist in driving the Companys contractual compliance framework and initiatives.
- Data Governance; Privacy and Data Protection: Provide guidance and support on FISPAN data governance policies and processes, including in relation to bank partner contract compliance and related data policies (e.g., use of AI products and services). Assist with the companys information security and cybersecurity incident response framework and policies, and advise on privacy laws and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA) applicable to our business, and related regulatory and contractual compliance needs.
- Risk and Vendor Management: Support the enterprise risk management process, identifying legal and other risks and assisting with the development of mitigation strategies, as well as vendor management program and policies. Familiarity with ISO, SOC2 and/or NIST frameworks is a plus.
- Regulatory and Compliance Matters; Legal Research: Advise on regulatory and compliance issues related to payments, financial services, outsourcing, AI, and open banking, and the FinTech and SaaS industries more broadly. Conduct legal research on various topics, including emerging trends in contracts, IP and payments law. Provide timely and actionable legal advice to senior management and the business teams.
- Corporate Governance and Transactions: Support corporate governance matters, including board governance, shareholder relations, and corporate filings. Assist with securities-related matters including support for financing rounds, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, management of FISPANs cap table and administration of FISPAN stock option plan. Support the Companys plans for expansion to Europe and Asia.
- Intellectual Property: Assist with IP matters, including trademark and patent prosecution, in collaboration in collaboration with external IP counsel and FISPANs product, engineering and marketing teams. Direct experience in IP prosecution is not mandatory, but an understanding of IP licensing concepts applicable to SaaS contracting is a must.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product, engineering, marketing and sales teams to ensure that legal issues are proactively addressed throughout the product lifecycle. Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to support strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations.
- Employment / HR: Provide support to the CLRO and Head of HR on employment-related legal matters, including assisting in the development and maintenance of employment agreements, policies and procedures, and management of people issues.
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Assist with the management of any legal disputes or litigation involving the company, including working with external counsel as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Education: Law degree (LL.B.) from a recognized Canadian university. Candidates with US or UK law degrees, coupled with a license to practice in the US or Canada, will also be considered.
- Licensing: Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or the Law Society of British Columbia. A U.S. state bar membership or license to practice in England and Wales is a plus.
- Experience: 4-8 years of experience including in-house roles, with a focus on technology law and demonstrated experience negotiating and managing complex SaaS contracts. Payments or financial services industry experience preferred.
Why Work With Us?
- Experienced Team: Our CEO is Lisa Shields, a renowned tech entrepreneur whose previous venture, Hyperwallet, was purchased by Paypal and ranks as one of the largest Canadian technology company acquisitions. Lisa is backed by a seasoned leadership team with vast experience scaling technology companies from start-up through growth phases to acquisition. Our CLRO is Santo Manna, who brings 30 years of experience in the Fintech and banking software industry, both as a General Counsel and in private practice representing banks and technology providers. In joining our team, you will benefit from that experience and associated mentorship opportunities, and further build your network and knowledge base.
- High Growth Environment: FISPAN is an emerging high growth company, and that implies autonomy and leadership over projects. Our employees hold a higher level of responsibility and are presented with various hands-on opportunities from the get-go. We want our team to reach their full potential and career aspirations, and FISPAN helps foster that.
- Rich Culture: The Companys culture is its greatest asset, and our team members form bonds that last a lifetime. We plan company-wide events, both virtual and in-person, and other activities to foster togetherness and help drive engagement. We also understand that personal growth happens on multiple levels, and so encourage a work-life balance with ample time to spend with family, explore new ideas and develop hobbies.
- Perks: Our prime downtown Vancouver office in the Guiness Building, with its magnificent views, is close to a Skytrain, prestige shopping, and other amenities. FISPAN employees have access to our building fitness centre and amenities, fully stocked cupboards, weekly team lunches, and daily coffee runs. We also set our employees up for success by providing the most modern MacBook and Apple equipment.
Compensation Package
We offer a competitive salary and bonus structure based on comparable market data for similar jobs and job levels from companies of similar employee size, revenue and location. A candidates specific base salary will range from CAD $45,000 to 185,000, to be determined based on multiple factors including applicable experience, knowledge, skillsets and qualifications.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
As FISPAN continues to grow, we are committed to celebrating diversity, endorsing equity, and encouraging inclusion, and eliminating bias in our recruitment process.