Senior Legal Counsel – FinTech & Regulatory Specialist

About the role

This senior legal position is based in Canada and sits at the crossroads of financial innovation, regulation, and emerging technologies. You will provide strategic legal guidance to product, compliance, operations, and executive teams while helping shape modern financial products and services.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with product, compliance, and business teams to support the design, development, and launch of innovative financial products and services.
• Provide legal and regulatory advice across financial services regulation, securities, payments, AML/ATF, consumer protection, and corporate governance.
• Lead regulatory initiatives such as examinations, audits, licensing activities, policy development, and regulator interactions.
• Deliver practical, business‑oriented legal guidance, balancing risk with commercial objectives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents and commercial agreements.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes through automation and technology adoption.
• Support strategic initiatives and advise on employment, governance, and cross‑functional projects.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging industry trends, providing proactive recommendations.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Canada with at least 5 years post‑qualification experience.
• Strong experience in fintech, financial services, payments, digital assets, technology, or other highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory matters affecting financial products, including securities regulation, AML/ATF frameworks, consumer protection, and payment services.
• Ability to work independently in fast‑paced environments while managing competing priorities.
• Strong commercial acumen and pragmatic legal judgment.
• Proven experience advising cross‑functional stakeholders and supporting product and operational teams on strategic initiatives.

Required skills