Legal Counsel – In‑house role in Calgary

About the role

Neo, a fast‑growing Canadian fintech, is looking for a sharp Legal Counsel to join its Calgary team. This in‑house position will support a wide range of legal matters across a rapidly scaling technology company.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clear, practical legal advice on corporate, commercial, regulatory, employment and privacy issues.
• Draft, negotiate and review financing, partnership and customer agreements, identifying risks and proposing solutions.
• Develop internal policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Support updates to customer‑facing disclosures and contracts.
• Design and implement efficient processes for contract negotiation and management.
• Conduct legal research and deliver timely, concise advice to internal stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external counsel as needed.

Required profile

• Law degree (LLB or JD) with 2‑5 years of post‑call experience.
• Blend of law‑firm and in‑house experience, preferably in a regulated industry or start‑up environment.
• Generalist mindset comfortable negotiating a variety of agreements (vendor contracts, NDAs, consulting agreements).
• Experience working on small teams, building strong relationships and taking ownership of work.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and handle diverse tasks.

Required skills