Hybrid Legal Counsel, Bilingual

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Provide legal guidance related to commercial and technology deals
  • Evaluate, analyze, assess, and advise on legal risks associated with the operation of the company
  • Collaborate with your team to address legal matters raised by Moneris departments
  • Negotiate, draft and interpret commercial agreements with Moneris clients, partners and vendors
  • Manage actual or threatened litigation and guiding dispute resolution
  • Identify, analyze, and respond to legislative and regulatory developments affecting Moneris
  • Assist on corporate M&A and legal due diligence
  • Create and maintain precedent agreements and participate in/lead knowledge management initiatives
  • Handle issues and escalations related to customers and partners
  • Manage external counsel to ensure performance and control costs

Requirements

  • University Law Degree and current membership in good standing with the Barreau du Québec
  • Bilingual in English and French (reading, writing, and verbal)
  • 3+ years of legal experience, a blend of full-service law firm and in-house (payment industry or FinTech experience considered an asset)
  • Expert at drafting contracts and negotiation of terms
  • Probe, constructively manage difficult conversations and address and resolve issues
  • Prioritize and work on multiple deals/files

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including performance-based bonuses
  • Flexible benefits starting from day one
  • Your choice of a health spending account (HSA) or personal spending account (PSA)
  • Retirement planning support, with profit-sharing programs including company match and a defined contribution pension plan
  • Growth & development opportunities, including unlimited access to Coursera
  • Mentorship programs
  • Internal gig marketplace
  • Holistic wellness support, with an Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • 24/7 virtual healthcare
  • Workplace wellness initiatives
  • Flexibility that works for you, including hybrid work arrangements
  • Work from Abroad program
  • Paid time off programs
  • Recognition and rewards, with company-wide recognition programs
  • Exclusive banking perks from RBC & BMO
  • Access to great employee discounts

Job title

Legal Counsel, Bilingual

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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