Associate Lawyer, Regulatory (Financial services, Fintech, AML)

BJRC Recruiting; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Canada is seeking an Associate Lawyer specializing in regulatory matters within financial services and fintech. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of post-call experience, strong analytical and drafting skills, and a commitment to client service excellence. This full-time role involves advising financial institutions on compliance and working on high-profile legal matters. Locations preferred are Toronto or Montreal, with candidates from Vancouver considered.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of a Canadian law society (Ontario and/ or Québec).
• 2-5 years of relevant post-call experience in financial services regulatory work.
• Excellent academic and professional credentials.

Responsibilities

• Advise on regulatory matters including the Bank Act and AML.
• Support transactional mandates in the financial services sector.
• Collaborate on complex legal matters across national offices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Drafting skills

Teamwork

Client service excellence

Education

Canadian law degree

Job description

Associate Lawyer, Regulatory (Financial services, Fintech, AML)

Location

Toronto or Montreal preferred. Candidates based in Vancouver will be considered.

Our Client

Is a leading national law firm known for its excellence and its supportive, high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Advise leading financial institutions, fintech companies, and other market participants on regulatory matters, including the Bank Act, anti-money laundering (AML), and consumer protection (provincial and federal).
• Support transactional mandates in the financial services sector, including M&A.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, and other national offices on complex, high-profile matters.
• Draft and review sophisticated legal documentation for regulatory compliance, licensing, and transactional purposes.
• Contribute to thought leadership, conferences, and other profile-raising initiatives within the financial services and fintech space.
• Opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized leaders in financial services regulation and fintech.

Requirements

• Member in good standing of a Canadian law society (Ontario and/ or Québec).
• 2-5 years of relevant post-call experience in financial services regulatory work, including Bank Act, AML, and consumer protection.
• Excellent academic and professional credentials.
• Experience at a reputable law firm; fintech sector exposure considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and client service excellence.

Ref# LI1325

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal and Finance

Industries: Law Practice