Legal Counsel, Bilingual (Hybrid)

Moneris; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic FinTech company is seeking a Legal Counsel in Toronto to provide legal guidance on commercial and technology deals. The ideal candidate will have a Law Degree, be bilingual in English and French, and possess 3+ years of legal experience. Responsibilities include advising on legal matters, negotiating contracts, and managing litigation. This role offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible benefits

Retirement planning support

Growth & development opportunities

Holistic wellness support

Hybrid work arrangements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house roles.
• Membership in good standing with the Barreau du Québec.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal topics including privacy, technology, and commercial law.
• Negotiate and draft commercial agreements.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution.
• Identify regulatory developments affecting the company.

Skills

Bilingual in English and French

Expert at drafting contracts

Experience in dispute resolution

Ability to manage multiple deals/files

Education

University Law Degree

Job description

Your Moneris Career - The Opportunity

You will provide legal guidance related to commercial and technology deals, product commercialization, regulatory compliance and legal risk management at a dynamic FinTech. You'll evaluate, analyze, assess, and advise on legal risks associated with the operation of the company, all while balancing Moneris' operational and economic goals. You'll collaborate with your team to address legal matters raised by Moneris departments, and any other legal issues that may arise.

Location: You will be based in our Toronto or Montreal office, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Reporting Relationship: You will report to the Managing Counsel.

Your Moneris Career - What you'll do

• Advise leadership and other internal clients on a variety of legal topics including privacy, intellectual property, technology, marketing, commercial and corporate law
• Negotiate, draft and interpret commercial agreements with Moneris clients, partners and vendors
• Manage actual or threatened litigation and guiding dispute resolution
• Identify, analyze, and respond to legislative and regulatory developments affecting Moneris
• Assist on corporate M&A and legal due diligence
• Create and maintain precedent agreements and participate in/lead knowledge management initiatives to improve overall efficiency of the Legal team and evolve best in class legal services to clients
• Handle issues and escalations related to customers and partners
• Manage external counsel to ensure performance and control costs

Your Moneris Career - What you bring

• University Law Degree and current membership in good standing with the Barreau du Québec.
• Bilingual in English and French (reading, writing, and verbal)
• 3+ years of legal experience, a blend of full-service law firm and in-house (payment industry or FinTech experience considered an asset)
• Expert at drafting contracts and negotiation of terms
• Probe, constructively manage difficult conversations and address and resolve issues
• Prioritize and work on multiple deals/files

Your Moneris Career - What you get

At Moneris, we believe in empowering you to succeed—personally and professionally. As part of our team, you'll have access to resources, opportunities, and an inclusive environment that supports your development and career.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits starting from day one, and your choice of a health spending account (HSA) or personal spending account (PSA)
• Retirement planning support, with profit-sharing programs including company match and a defined contribution pension plan
• Growth & development opportunities, including unlimited access to Coursera, mentorship programs, and an internal gig marketplace
• Holistic wellness support, with an Employee & Family Assistance Program, 24/7 virtual healthcare, and workplace wellness initiatives
• Flexibility that works for you, including hybrid work arrangements, a Work from Abroad program, and paid time off programs
• Recognition and rewards, with company-wide recognition programs, exclusive banking perks from RBC & BMO, and access to great employee discounts

We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people of all genders, sexual orientation and intersectional identities. We acknowledge that people from equity-deserving groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet all the requirements posted. At Moneris, we believe candidates bring experience to their work in many ways. We encourage you to apply and share, in the application form, the transferrable experience you bring, and how this will support your success in this role.