Hybrid Legal Counsel

at Moneris

• Job title: Legal Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Legal Counsel providing legal guidance on commercial deals, technology, and regulatory compliance at Moneris. Balancing legal risks with operational goals in a fintech environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership and other internal clients on a variety of legal topics including privacy, employment, intellectual property, technology, marketing, commercial and corporate law
• 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 to improve overall efficiency of the Legal team and evolve best in class legal services to clients
• Handle issues and escalations related to customers and partners
• Manage external counsel to ensure effective performance and control costs

Requirements

• LL.B. or J.D. and active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or another Canadian provincial bar association
• 3+ years of experience practicing in corporate law, preferably with a blend of full-service law firm and in-house experience (experience in the payments industry or FinTech considered an asset)
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
• Proven ability to constructively manage difficult conversations and effectively address and resolve issues
• Strong work ethic and ability to effectively prioritize and handle a broad array of matters
• Fluency in French is considered a plus but is not mandatory.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits starting from day one, and 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, and an internal gig marketplace
• Holistic wellness support, with an Employee & Family Assistance Program, 24/7 virtual healthcare, and workplace wellness initiatives
• Flexibility that works for you, including hybrid work arrangements, a Work from Abroad program, and paid time off programs
• Recognition and rewards, with company-wide recognition programs, exclusive banking perks from RBC & BMO, and access to great employee discounts