Legal Counsel, Commercial Services

TMX Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Toronto is looking for a Legal Counsel to support various commercial and transactional matters. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, as well as providing legal advice on commercial strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in commercial law and a strong understanding of technology regulations. This position offers a hybrid work environment with flexibility.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Employee wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be called to the Bar of Ontario.
• 5 years of relevant, working experience.
• Knowledge of commercial contracts and technology law.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Advise on commercial transactions and initiatives.
• Support digital properties' legal considerations.

Skills

Commercial contract negotiation

Legal advice on IT procurement

Privacy law compliance

Intellectual property law

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Team-oriented collaboration

Education

Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Qualified legal professional with 5+ years of experience

Job description

Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers

The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.

Ready to be part of the action?

As part of TMX’s legal and corporate affairs team, the Legal Counsel, Commercial Services is responsible for supporting TMX Group Limited and its affiliates on a variety of commercial and transactional matters across the enterprise, including TMX VettaFi, a leading US-based, indexing, digital distribution, and analytics company.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and provide advice on commercial matters, including:
• Support multi-faceted commercial transactions, including strategic projects and global business alliances, involving working with clients, suppliers and internal and external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide legal advice and support for the development and execution of commercial strategies and initiatives, including support for the development and launch of new products/services (including data, indices and benchmarks), the procurement of new assets and technologies and outsourcing transactions.
• Work with business lines, including TMX VettaFi, to develop and maintain standard form agreements for products and services offered by the company in support of strategic initiatives and in the ordinary course.
• Support transaction and integration matters related to acquisitions, divestitures and reorganizations.
• Work closely with the strategic procurement team and business lines on all types of contracts, including: technology and intellectual property licensing, third party data licensing and compliance, user engagement, consent management, and analytics platforms and other technology related to the company's digital properties, software development, SaaS, PaaS, cloud, outsourcing, professional services, support services and service levels, proof of concept, consulting services, leases, purchasing, distribution, revenue share and other commercial agreements.
• Provide advice relating to the development and commercialization of the company’s digital properties across various geographies, including advising on privacy considerations, IP and technology matters, advertising and marketing compliance, website terms, and related matters.
• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of day to day commercial matters, including technology initiatives, information security, anti-spam and privacy-related matters, competition law, intellectual property, promotion and marketing materials, corporate policies, contract interpretation, commercial dispute resolution and litigation management
• Other duties, as assigned

Must Have Skills:

• Called to the Bar of Ontario with membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

• Qualified legal professional with at least 5 years of relevant, working experience

• Knowledge and experience drafting, negotiating, structuring and advising on various types of commercial contracts and transactions, including relating to all aspects of information technology and procurement

• Good overall understanding of intellectual property law and other technology-related legal principles

• Knowledge of and experience providing advice on privacy law and antispam compliance, including in commercial contracting, digital advertising and marketing, and policy development.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication, negotiation and drafting skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Team oriented and able to build relationships with all levels of the organization.

Nice to Have Skills: .

• Experience working in financial services industry is an asset

• Experience working on mergers and acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses is an asset

This role is hybrid (2 - 3 days/week in the office) - based in Toronto, ON.

In the market for…

Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.

Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.

Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy.

Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived!

Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Apply now.

Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.