In-House Legal Counsel

Ignite Talent Solutions; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a motivated In-House Legal Counsel to join their team in Markham. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide legal advice and support focused on compliance matters within a leading international bank. The successful candidate will engage in contract review, manage external counsel, and ensure regulatory compliance in a dynamic environment. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, this position promises a competitive compensation package and the chance to work closely with various departments on legal and compliance issues. If you're ready to advance your career in a global business, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a law firm or corporate-commercial banking.
• Law degree from an accredited law school and qualified to practice in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and provide legal advice on regulatory matters.
• Support the Chief Compliance Officer with legal and litigation issues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Legal Research

Contract Negotiation

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Law Degree

Job description

In-House Legal Counsel

Job description

Our client is a leading international mid-size bank located in Canada and is looking for a highly motivated and experienced legal counsel to join their team in Markham. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to the bank, with a focus on compliance matters. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate-commercial banking environment.

Your new role

In this new role, you will report to the Chief Compliance Officer, CAMLO, head of the Legal Department. You will be tasked with:

1. Reviewing contracts and agreements, including providing legal advice on legal and regulatory matters.
2. Managing external counsel relationships.
3. Supporting the CCO with all legal and litigation matters.
4. Maintaining a strong understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including the Bank Act, privacy laws, FCAC regulations, b10, b20, E-13, RCM guidelines.
5. Supporting capital markets, securities, and advisory opportunities.
6. Assisting with the development of policies and compliance matters.
7. Providing training to staff on legal and compliance matters.
8. Working closely with other departments to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
9. Representing the Legal Department on special projects, new product proposals, and risk management initiatives, vendor contracts.
10. Drafting, reviewing, and being familiar with applicable terms of use and drafting changes to such documentation and procedures when required.
11. Advising on, drafting, and negotiating agreements with business clients.
12. Assessing legal and reputational risk of new initiatives or changes to existing products and services.

What you will need to succeed

To be selected, you will require strong professional and academic credentials. You have a law degree from an accredited law school and are qualified to practice law in Canada. You have 2 years of experience practicing law. You have superior analytical and communication skills both in legal and business settings. You have the ability to work independently on multiple files and prioritize them effectively while meeting deadlines. You should be familiar and stay current with, as well as comment on, the legislation and regulations governing these products and advise relevant business units accordingly.

What you will get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a global business in a role that provides tremendous growth opportunity. You will also receive a competitive compensation and benefits package.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now', or call us now at 647 370 8488 for a confidential discussion.