Legal Counsel, Privacy & Banking

Haventreebank; Ontario; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Haventree Bank is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support legal initiatives, manage privacy programs, and provide comprehensive legal advice in banking and corporate matters. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in a legal role, strong drafting skills, and a call to the bar in Canada. This position plays a pivotal role within a mission-driven organization aimed at helping Canadians achieve financial security.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of post-qualifying in-house and/or law firm experience.
• Experience working on privacy matters.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on corporate, banking, and compliance matters.
• Lead the Bank's privacy program and manage compliance.
• Negotiate and draft client/vendor contracts.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Call to a provincial Canadian bar

Job description

Haventree Bank is a private Canadian Schedule 1 bank specializing in alternative mortgage programs and insured GIC deposits. We help hardworking Canadians from coast-to-coast achieve homeownership by offering flexible mortgage solutions. Our insured GIC deposits offer competitive rates and are available through a variety of wealth management platforms.

About Haventree Bank

Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Haventree Bank (Haventree) is a mission driven alternative mortgage lender. The name Haventree is representative of the bank’s mission to help its customers find a place of refuge and to lay down new roots for the future. Haventree exists to be a catalyst of financial security and upward mobility for Canadians who are underserved by the traditional financial system.

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, the Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal expertise and support Haventree Bank (the “Bank”), its affiliates, and its parent, Haventree Holdings Inc. You will be a key member of a dynamic in-house legal, compliance, privacy and AML team, helping to build and grow our existing business and participate in our digital transformation. In this role, you will deliver broad-based legal advice to the business on various issues and projects, including corporate law, deposits and lending matters. Senior Legal Counsel is also responsible for leading the Bank’s Privacy Program, ensuring adherence to Haventree Bank’s policies and procedures and compliance with regulations, and supporting the Corporate Secretary function.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

In support of the Bank’s legal needs, the Senior Legal Counsel will:

• Support the Chief Legal Officer in dealing with business-critical issues relating to corporate, commercial, banking and lending matters.
• Support the Corporate Secretary function with Board and Committee support, governance and oversight, and corporate record-keeping and disclosure.
• Negotiate, draft, and reviewa wide variety of client and vendor contracts.
• Independently address day-to-day commercial work, providing hands-on legal support to the different areas of the business.
• Work in collaboration with cross-functional teams to manage and mitigate risk.
• Provide litigation and claims/complaints management support, as needed.

As Privacy Program manager, the Senior Legal Counsel will:

• Lead and execute the Bank’s privacy program and components
• Assesses the privacy laws and their enforcement in which the Bank operates
• Investigate privacy incidents
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for internal initiatives
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports to Senior Management
• Prepare and deliver periodic privacy training to employees and the Board of Directors

Qualifications & Experience:

Degrees, Diplomas & Certifications:

• Call to a provincial Canadian bar with a current law license in good standing

Years and Range of Experience Required to Perform the Job:

• 5-7 years post-qualifying in-house and/or law firm experience, preferably in a banking, fintech or lending environment.
• Experience working in and advising on privacy matters.
• Ability to work autonomously with strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with ability to provide pragmatic, commercially-focused advice.
• Ability to spot, troubleshoot and summarize legal issues and ability to effectively convey recommendations to stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable legislation and solid understanding of information protection and confidentiality within a Schedule 1 Bank.
• Knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial privacy laws.
• Bilingualism (French and English) considered an asset.

While we thank everyone for their interest in Haventree Bank, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Haventree Bank is committed to providing accommodation when needed. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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