Conseiller juridique principal

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product, Compliance, and Operations teams to design and launch new products by translating complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical solutions
• Advise on a broad array of legal and regulatory issues related to securities, AML/CFT, payments, consumer protection, and other business-impacting areas
• Lead regulatory initiatives, supporting reviews, audits, licensing work, policy development, and engagement with regulatory bodies
• Provide business-oriented legal advice to company leaders, helping teams manage ambiguity and make informed decisions while balancing legal, regulatory, and operational considerations
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and scalable processes to improve legal workflows and accelerate business growth
• Support the team on a variety of other legal matters as needed, including commercial agreements, corporate governance, employment, and strategic projects

Qualifications

• Licensed lawyer in Canada with over 5 years of in-house experience, preferably in fintech, payments, financial services, or fast-moving tech
• Ability to work independently in a small team, making decisions with incomplete information
• Business-focused legal judgment: Start from business goals and help teams understand risks and options
• Comfortable advising product and operations teams, including on ambiguous legal matters
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to turn complex legal issues into clear, practical advice for non-legal stakeholders

Benefits

• Employee stock options as part of compensation
• Annual salary evaluations
• Access to health and dental coverage, including health and wellness spending accounts
• Remote work flexibility with access to office space in Montreal and Toronto
• Annual budget of $2,000 for courses, certifications, and training to support career growth
• 20 days of vacation per year, with a $1,000 bonus if all vacation days are used
• Parental leave with a top-up to 100% salary for up to 18 weeks
• Quarterly team outings to encourage in-person connection