Conseiller juridique principal

Overview

A leading organization in the Enterprise Technology sector is seeking a Conseiller Juridique Principal to join their team. This role focuses on leading operational priorities with an emphasis on safety, quality, compliance, and disciplined execution. The position involves collaboration with field leadership, support functions, and cross-functional stakeholders to enhance accountability, service delivery, and operational consistency. It offers the opportunity to impact operational scale, customer outcomes, and organizational performance within a technology-driven environment.

Location: Remote (US-based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $150,000 – $220,000 annually

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 range of legal and regulatory issues including securities, AML/CFT, payments, consumer protection, and other business-impacting areas
• Lead regulatory initiatives, including supporting reviews, audits, licensing work, policy development, and engagement with regulatory bodies
• Provide business-oriented legal advice to company leaders, assisting teams in managing ambiguity and making 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 various other legal matters such as 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 technology sectors
• Ability to work independently within a small team and make decisions with incomplete information
• Strong business-focused legal judgment, starting from business goals and helping teams understand risks and options
• Comfortable advising product and operations teams, including on ambiguous legal matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex legal issues into clear, practical advice for non-legal stakeholders

Desired Skills and Experience

• Expertise in securities law, regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), consumer protection
• Experience in fintech, payments law, and understanding of Bitcoin and crypto-trading
• Familiarity with AI and automation tools
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) for cross-functional collaboration
• Experience with legal research systems (e.g., LexisNexis) and document management databases (e.g., SharePoint)
• Skilled in communication platforms (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams) for effective collaboration
• Data visualization skills to translate complex regulatory requirements into simple recommendations

Compensation & Benefits

• Employee stock options included as part of compensation
• Annual salary evaluations
• Health and dental coverage, including health and wellness spending accounts
• Remote work flexibility with access to office spaces in Montreal and Toronto
• Annual $2,000 budget 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 salary top-up to 100% for up to 18 weeks
• Quarterly team outings to encourage in-person connection

Location

Remote position for US-based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available.