Commercial Legal Counsel – North America Growth

Counselwell Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career progression

Advanced technology

Benefits package

Central location

Job summary

Ebury Toronto Office is seeking a commercial or corporate lawyer to support Canada, the USA and overseas, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer in London. This hybrid role focuses on commercial contracts, regulatory matters, and corporate governance for a global fintech business.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, a law degree from Canada or the US, and an interest in fintech. The role blends independent work with integration into a global legal team and offers mentorship and growth

Qualifications

• Law degree in Canada or the United States.
• At least 5 years of qualified experience, either in private practice or in house.
• Interest in the fintech sector and financial products.
• Experience working in a regulated company/institution is desirable.
• Ability to work independently in a standalone North America role.

Responsibilities

• Design and launch new products and expansion into new markets, with a focus on the US.
• Draft and negotiate third party contracts including sponsorships, partnerships, licensing, and real estate reviews.
• Advise on corporate structuring while considering regulatory, tax, and global footprint matters.
• Manage day-to-day legal matters in Canada and the USA and support the global legal team.
• Support financial services regulatory matters across Canada and the United States, including licensing and registration.
• Oversee corporate governance and entity management for North American entities.
• Manage external counsel and support disputes team as required for North America.
• Collaborate with HR, Operations and other departments to resolve day-to-day queries.
• Represent Ebury in interactions with clients, counterparties and banking partners.
• Prepare templates, playbooks, procedures and self-service material; participate in training and awareness programs.
• Support the Chief Legal Officer in delivering department objectives.

Skills

Commercial law

Cross-border practice

Regulatory compliance

Fintech exposure

Education

Law degree (Canada or US)

Job description

Ebury Toronto Office is seeking a commercial or corporate lawyer to support Canada, the USA and overseas, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer in London. This hybrid role focuses on commercial contracts, regulatory matters, and corporate governance for a global fintech business.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, a law degree from Canada or the US, and an interest in fintech. The role blends independent work with integration into a global legal team and offers mentorship and growth