Hybrid Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel

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About the role

  • Legal Counsel in a fintech startup handling contracts and data privacy issues. Collaborating with teams to implement AI solutions and improve legal operations.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, SaaS agreements and contracts with service providers.
  • Manage and evolve the data privacy program and provide legal guidance on data and privacy matters.
  • Provide clear, practical legal advice on day-to-day operational issues, balancing business priorities with risk management.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess legal risks and develop strategies that support growth and innovation.
  • Contribute to the development of contract templates, playbooks and best practices.
  • Lead and implement AI solutions within the legal and compliance team to improve efficiency and help other teams responsibly deploy AI.
  • Participate in drafting and implementing scalable governance processes.

Requirements

  • 5 to 8 years of experience in a legal role, preferably at a fintech, financial services or technology company.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to propose business-focused solutions.
  • Proven experience collaborating cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in privacy and contract negotiation, while remaining involved in operations and execution.
  • Bilingualism (professional proficiency in French and English, written and spoken) is required due to frequent interaction with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
  • Enthusiasm for using AI, automation and technology to modernize legal work.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Comprehensive group insurance covering medical, dental and vision care, plus health and wellness spending allowances.
  • Generous time off to help you recharge.
  • Supplemental parental leave benefit to support your family.
  • Additional allowance for continuing education to support your professional development.

Job title

Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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