Financial Services Lawyer

Axiom; Toronto; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative legal services provider is seeking Financial Services Lawyers to support major banking and financial institutions in Canada. The role involves advising on regulatory compliance, drafting agreements, and representing clients in investigations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial services law and excellent analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental benefits

Access to professional development resources

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience practicing law, focusing on financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian financial services regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on regulatory compliance matters related to banking and securities.
• Draft and review financial services agreements.
• Represent clients in regulatory investigations and compliance audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Job description

We are currently seeking Financial Services Lawyers to work with Canada’s largest in-house financial and banking institutions.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial services law, with expertise in providing legal advice and support to clients on a wide range of regulatory and transactional matters.

Responsibilities :

• Advise clients on regulatory compliance matters related to banking, securities, insurance, and other financial services areas.
• Draft and review a variety of financial services agreements, including loan agreements, investment management agreements, and insurance policies.
• Represent clients in regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance audits conducted by regulatory authorities.

Qualifications :

• Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on financial services, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department setting.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian financial services regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Act, Securities Act, and Insurance Act.

Preferred Qualifications (not required but considered advantageous) :

• Experience advising clients on complex financial transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, capital markets offerings, and structured finance transactions.
• Familiarity with emerging trends and developments in the financial services industry, including fintech innovations and digital banking initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively advise clients and collaborate with internal teams.

Compensation, Benefits & Location :

This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, including Medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominantly work remotely, with some clients requiring on-site presence.