Associate General Counsel

Overview

A rapidly growing fintech and marketplace startup specializing in connecting buyers and sellers of stock in venture-backed pre-IPO companies is seeking an Associate General Counsel. This role is integral to the legal team, reporting to the General Counsel, and supports the efficient operation of the marketplace business. The ideal candidate is an experienced lawyer with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on complex product and commercial matters.
• Lead drafting and negotiation of strategic commercial agreements.
• Oversee review and drafting of template agreements governing marketplace operations.
• Advise clients and key stakeholders on legal issues, marketing, operational matters, and business strategy.
• Manage and assess risk related to the company’s products and commercial relationships.
• Proactively manage large-scale projects and go-to-market launches with long-term goals.
• Identify and manage cross-functional strategic initiatives related to products and commercial relationships.
• Build positive and collaborative relationships across the organization.

Requirements

• J.D. or L.L.B. with a license to practice law in the United States or Canada.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant legal experience, ideally starting at a law firm and then in-house at a technology company.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating vendor, marketing, and other complex commercial agreements.
• Substantial experience counseling product teams on a broad range of legal issues.
• Experience advising fintech or technology companies, or financial institutions.
• Strong interest in creative legal problem-solving, including researching novel and ambiguous legal areas.
• Ability to provide pragmatic advice to fast-moving product, business, and operations teams.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and composure under high-pressure situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with securities law.
• Knowledge of privacy and data protection matters.
• Background in tech startups, high-growth companies, or private equity/venture capital funds.
• Experience with securities transactions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary based on experience and contribution.
• Opportunity to participate in employee stock option plan.
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage fully paid by employer, plus health and personal spending accounts.
• Dedicated workspace in downtown Vancouver, BC headquarters featuring healthy snacks, onsite gym, and rooftop amenities.
• $20-per-day commuter benefit for days worked onsite.
• Social events including bi-weekly catered lunches, Friday bars, team workouts, annual summer and holiday parties, biannual all-team retreats, team-building events, and women's network activities.
• Significant growth opportunities into leadership and management roles.
• Entrepreneurial culture with a small, dynamic team.
• Sponsorship, immigration, and relocation support available for exceptional candidates.

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (headquarters)