Senior Legal Counsel

ALT Recruitment Partners; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services institution in Cambridge, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a 12-month hybrid contract. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, focusing on drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, privacy law, and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication skills are essential, with a requirement to travel to the office several times per month.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in insurance regulatory law is a plus.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Address matters related to privacy law and regulatory compliance.
• Support day-to-day legal operations.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Ability to convey complex concepts

Insurance regulatory knowledge

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel, 5+ Years

Cambridge, Ontario (Hybrid), 12-Month Contract

ALT is partnering with a financial services institution headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario. This client seeks a Senior Legal Counsel on a 12‑month contract to add to the small but growing legal department. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will be involved in the day‑to‑day legal operations of the company. In particular, you will be responsible for drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, as well as addressing matters related to privacy law, regulatory compliance, and other relevant areas.

Applicants must have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Insurance regulatory experience will be considered an asset. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, as well as the ability to convey complex concepts in clear, easily understandable terms to a diverse range of audiences.

This is a hybrid position. You will be required to travel to the Cambridge, Ontario, head office 2-3 times per month.

To learn more (in confidence), please apply or contact one of the ALT Partners below. While we appreciate every application and expression of interest, only those selected to proceed will be contacted.

Salima Alibhai, LLB, Partner | 416.620.2208 | [e-mail]

Emily Lee, JD, Partner | 416.620.2209 | [e-mail]

Rebecca Toth, LLB, Partner | 416.620.2207 | [e-mail]