Overview
A partner organization is seeking a Legal Counsel specializing in Disputes, Incidents, and Investigations based in Canada. This role involves providing strategic legal guidance on complex disputes, investigations, and high-impact operational matters within a fast-growing financial technology environment. The position requires expertise in litigation, investigative skills, and the ability to advise senior stakeholders while contributing to scalable legal frameworks and processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex internal investigations related to regulatory matters, supervisory reviews, fraud concerns, whistleblower reports, sales practices, and customer impact issues from strategy development through resolution.
- Support legal responses to operational and compliance incidents, including cybersecurity events, market conduct matters, consumer protection issues, and fraud-related situations.
- Develop and strengthen enterprise crisis management, incident response, escalation, and investigation frameworks.
- Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Privacy, Finance, and Information Security teams to identify legal risks and recommend policy and process improvements.
- Manage litigation proceedings, pre-litigation disputes, and complaints, including coordination with external legal counsel.
- Provide practical legal advice on strategic business matters and develop tailored solutions to complex legal and operational challenges.
- Advise senior leaders and internal stakeholders with clarity, discretion, and strong business judgment during high-pressure situations.
Requirements
- Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and active membership with a Canadian provincial bar association.
- 5–7 years of litigation experience, ideally combining private practice and in-house legal experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in litigation, internal investigations, crisis response, and legal risk management within a regulated industry.
- Experience advising financial institutions, technology companies, or fintech organizations is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills to assess complex situations, identify risks, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to business leaders.
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority matters simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive projects from strategy through execution.
- Ability to build trusted relationships with internal teams, regulators, and external legal partners.
- Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset.
- Admission to the New York bar is considered an asset.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary range of CA$156,000 – CA$195,000, based on skills, experience, and role level.
- Equity compensation opportunities for eligible employees.
- Comprehensive health benefits and life insurance coverage.
- Employer-supported group savings program with matching contributions.
- 20 vacation days, wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days.
- Flexible remote work environment with the ability to work from outside Canada for up to 90 days per year.
- Opportunity to work with a talented, collaborative team across North America.
- Employee resource groups and initiatives supporting inclusion, belonging, and diverse perspectives.
- Accessible and supportive hiring and workplace practices.
Location
- This position is based in Canada.