Senior Legal Counsel

Neo Financial Technologies Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal guidance on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Law and at least 5 years of experience in banking or financial services. The successful candidate will contribute to compliance policies and manage external counsel, working primarily in Calgary but collaborating with teams in Toronto and Winnipeg. Neo offers equity participation for employees, fostering a rewarding workplace culture.

Benefits

Equity via stock options

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in private practice or in-house.
• Expertise in banking, financial services, or privacy law preferred.
• Eligible for membership in the Law Society of Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice across various practice areas.
• Draft and review financing and customer-facing agreements.
• Manage external legal counsel as needed.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

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 create a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly expanding tech startup is complex, fast-paced, high-pressure, but also incredibly fulfilling. Since its founding in 2019, Neo has gained significant traction and is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Canada.

• 1 Fastest Growing Company in Canada for 2024 by Globe & Mail
• Deloitte's Fast 50 in Canada Winner for 2023 and 2024
• LinkedIn's Top Startup in Canada for 2022 and 2023
• Top-ranked mobile apps and credit cards
• Team of 700+ people
• 1M+ customers
• 10K+ retail partners

The Role

Neo is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team in Calgary, AB. This role offers a unique opportunity to support various practice areas including corporate, commercial, regulatory, employment, and privacy matters. Our Legal team operates in an exciting, fast-paced environment, adapting swiftly to changing scenarios. We are motivated leaders committed to making things better, simpler, and stronger. Join us to make your mark with transformative products and technologies alongside some of Canada's most successful leaders and tech minds.

What you'll be doing :

1. Providing practical, clear, and accurate legal advice across a broad range of practice areas including corporate, commercial, regulatory, employment, and privacy matters.
2. Structuring, drafting, negotiating, and reviewing financing, partnership, and customer-facing agreements, while identifying legal and business risks and collaborating on solutions.
3. Anticipating, elucidating, and addressing legal issues to protect Neo's interests and reduce legal risks.
4. Drafting internal policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
5. Supporting legal updates to customer disclosures and agreements.
6. Developing and maintaining form agreements, contract management systems, and databases.
7. Implementing efficient processes for contract negotiation operations.
8. Conducting legal research and providing concise, fit-for-purpose legal advice in a timely manner.
9. Managing external legal counsel as needed.

Who we are looking for :

1. Bachelor's Degree in Law (L.LB) or Juris Doctor (J.D.).
2. Member or eligible for membership in the Law Society of Alberta.
3. Minimum of 5 years' experience in private practice or in-house, with expertise in banking, financial services, regulatory, corporate, real estate financing, consumer protection, employment, or privacy law.
4. Preference for candidates with experience in banking, fintech, or highly regulated industries, and/or in-house legal experience.
5. Proven strategic thinking and ability to provide concise analysis and recommendations.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with lawyers and non-lawyers.
7. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Working at Neo :

Neo values resourcefulness, growth, and a drive to succeed. We uphold high standards because our mission is to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. We challenge ourselves and each other to deliver our best work, focusing on customer success through intuitive products and exceptional support. We trust, respect, and support each other, fostering honest conversations and continuous development. Our teams collaborate primarily in person across Calgary, Winnipeg, and Toronto. We seek change-makers who thrive on challenges and are comfortable navigating uncertainty.

All team members share in Neo's success through meaningful equity via stock options. This ownership mindset is central to our culture—when Neo grows, we all grow. We are committed to accountability and delivering results, with contributions that directly impact our company's success.

Apply with us :

We are committed to equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Due to the nature of the role, successful candidates will undergo security screening, including criminal and credit checks.

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