Director, Legal (Financial Services)

ZSA Legal Recruitment; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Legal to join their public-sector team in Ottawa. With a focus on financial services, banking, and corporate law, this role requires around 10 years of experience, including management capabilities. The firm promotes a flexible remote/in-office work policy, ensuring a solid work-life balance for its employees. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for legal leadership, this opportunity offers a platform to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial services, banking, policy, or corporate law.
• Management experience is a significant asset for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team within the public sector legal department.
• Ensure compliance and provide legal guidance on financial services.

Skills

Financial Services

Banking

Policy

Insolvency

Corporate Law

Management

Job description

Location: Toronto or Ottawa | Experience: 10+ years

Our public-sector client is looking to add a Director, Legal to its team. The ideal candidates will have around 10 years’ experience in financial services, banking, policy, insolvency, and/or general corporate. Management experience would be a great asset, as this role has direct reports.

Our client boasts a flexible remote/in-office policy and a very solid work-life balance.

Interested candidates should submit a CV in confidence to Travis Usher at [e-mail]. Ref# 33331.