Senior Legal Counsel

Neo Financial Technologies Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Neo Financial Technologies Inc. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Calgary to provide comprehensive legal support across various practice areas. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong interpersonal skills to thrive in a fast-paced fintech environment. This role offers the opportunity to impact the company's success significantly while working collaboratively with a dynamic team.

Benefits

Equity through stock options

Inclusive climate for all employees

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in private practice or in-house.
• Experience in banking, fintech, or financial services sectors preferred.
• Ability to provide concise analysis and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on corporate, regulatory, and employment matters.
• Draft and negotiate agreements while identifying legal risks.
• Conduct legal research and manage external legal counsel.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (L.LB) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Join us to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians

At Neo, we’re on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly expanding tech startup isn’t for everyone. It’s complex, fast-paced, high-pressure, but also incredibly fulfilling. Since its founding in 2019, Neo has gained incredible traction and is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Canada.

• LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Canada for 2022 and 2023
• Top-ranked mobile apps and credit cards
• Team of 700+ people
• 1M+ customers

The Role

Neo is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team in Calgary, AB. This is a unique opportunity to support a broad range of practice areas including Neo’s corporate, commercial, regulatory, employment, privacy matters. Our Legal team excels in an exciting and fast-paced environment, and knows how to switch gears to adapt to any scenario. We’re motivated leaders who want to make things better, simpler and stronger. Make your mark with transformative products and technologies, alongside some of Canada’s most successful leaders and tech minds.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide practical, clear and accurate legal advice on a broad range of practice areas including corporate/commercial, regulatory, employment and privacy matters
• Independently structure, draft, negotiate and review financing, partnership and customer-facing agreements, including identifying legal and business risks and collaborating with business and other lawyers on solutions to commercial and legal problems
• Anticipate, elucidate and address legal issues to protect the interests of Neo and reduce exposure to legal risks
• Draft internal policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with legal requirements
• Support legal updates to all customer facing disclosures and agreements
• Develop and maintain form agreements, contract management systems, and other databases
• Develop and implement processes for efficient and streamlined operations surrounding contract negotiation
• Conduct legal research and provide concise and fit-for-purpose legal advice to internal stakeholders, in a timely manner
• Manage external legal counsel, as required

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (L.LB) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• A member of, or eligible for membership in, the Law Society of Alberta
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in either private practice or in-house with experience in one or more of following practice areas: banking/financial services, financial services regulatory, corporate/commercial, real estate financing, consumer protection, employment and/or privacy law
• Preference may be given to candidates with experience in the banking, fintech or financial services sectors or other highly regulated industry sectors, and/or those with in-house legal experience
• Proven ability to think strategically and provide business units with concise analysis and recommendations
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others, lawyers and non-lawyers alike
• Strong organization and time management skills and the ability to meet short deadlines

Working at Neo:

The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, growth-oriented, and driven to win. We hold ourselves to high standards because we’re on a mission that matters: to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. As individuals and as a team, we constantly challenge ourselves and each other to do our best work for our customers. Our commitment to customer success drives everything we do, from building intuitive products to providing exceptional support at every step of their journey. If this resonates with you, keep reading.

We trust, respect, and support each other. This means honest conversations, constructive input, and continuous support. You’ll be surrounded by people who push you to be your best. We primarily collaborate in person across our Calgary, Winnipeg, and Toronto offices. As we evolve rapidly, we’re looking for change-makers who thrive on challenge—people who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than follow a well-paved path.

All team members have a stake in Neo’s success and earn meaningful equity through stock options. This ownership mindset is at the heart of everything we do — when Neo grows, we all grow. If you’ve heard that Neo employees work hard, it’s true. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering on our commitments to our customers, partners, and each other. Working at Neo means taking ownership of your work and driving results, knowing that your contributions directly impact the company’s success.

Apply with us:

We believe in equal opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. Customers trust us with their finances, so successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and a credit check.