Finance Lawyer

Axiom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 158,862 - 348,382; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Axiom is seeking Finance Lawyers to join our legal support team in Toronto. You will provide counsel to Fortune 500 clients, advising on financial services, drafting agreements, and ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations.

The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice in Canada with over 5 years of experience in financial services and strong communication skills. Axiom offers competitive compensation and additional benefits, including health insurance and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in at least one Canadian province.
• 5+ years of experience in financial services, banking, capital markets, investment management, securities, derivatives, funds, brokerage, or related areas.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex financial and commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of financial services matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate financial and commercial agreements.
• Provide legal guidance regarding financial products and applicable regulations.

Skills

Legal and regulatory guidance

Drafting and negotiating agreements

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Licensed to practice law in a Canadian province

5+ years in financial services

Job description

Join Our Team as a Finance Lawyer at Axiom

We are currently seeking Finance Lawyers to join our legal support team and provide legal counsel to our Fortune 500 clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of financial services, banking, investment management, capital markets, and securities-related matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate financial and commercial agreements, including investment, trading, brokerage, derivatives, fund, lending, and related transactional documentation.
• Provide legal and regulatory guidance regarding financial products, investment activities, market practices, and applicable Canadian and international regulations.
• Support business, compliance, risk, and operational teams by identifying legal risks and developing practical solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assist with regulatory inquiries, examinations, audits, and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in at least one Canadian province.
• 5+ years of experience in financial services, banking, capital markets, investment management, securities, derivatives, funds, brokerage, or related areas.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex financial and commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with financial regulatory frameworks and the legal considerations affecting financial institutions, asset managers, investment firms, broker-dealers, or related organizations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.

Compensation

The estimated total compensation for full‑time Axiom attorney roles is $114,000-250,000 per year and for non‑attorney roles is $64,000-201,000 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is available here.

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.