At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web3 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us. There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world. Ready to ? Who you are:
You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there.
You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0.
You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.
We are looking for an experienced Canadian counsel to join our International Legal team. This position will report into our International Legal branch for Consumer+ Legal, and will work closely with a number of global cross functional teams in legal, product, commercial and related teams. You will be responsible for senior legal leadership for our growing Canadian crypto business, which will offer a number of retail and institutional products, and be responsible for regulatory responses and initiatives, including licensing and registration, regulator engagement, OC management, and legal advocacy for Coinbase within Canada. We are looking for candidates with prior experience with financially regulated products, particularly securities and derivatives, and prior experience working with national and provincial regulators. In-house experience is a plus. Preference for prior experience and/or interest in cryptocurrency markets and custody. What You’ll Be Doing (i.e., Job Duties)
Work with business teams on securing required licenses and registrations for our Canadian entity and businesses.
Provide full product life-cycle counseling for a variety of global consumer and institutional products, and practical advice on associated legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures and company policies in a risk-tolerant, but compliance-oriented environment.
Stay abreast of and advise on digital currency and blockchain technology legal and regulatory issues.
Lead and assist with complex and global cross-functional efforts, driving and ensuring cross-functional alignment with other stakeholders (Local Management, Product/Engineering, Business Development, Finance/Tax, Compliance).
Effectively collaborate with those same cross-functional teams and legal colleagues to solve problems, build partnerships, and close deals quickly.
Proactively solve problems for the business as they plan and execute on an aggressive global growth plan, develop scaled strategies for addressing risk in business-centric ways and build commercial processes that allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.
Operate in a fast paced, demanding environment and quickly adjust to meet leadership's needs.
Recognize priority initiatives and effectively manage your clients and your advice to scale your advice and provide the right level of guidance for the request at hand.
Look around corners and creatively solve problems for the business as they plan, build, and execute their transactional and product roadmap.
Be a business partner, not just an attorney.
What We Look For In You (i.e., Job Requirements)
Currently practicing as an attorney in Canada, with active Canadian bar registration and 7+ years of legal experience.
Interest in digital currency and blockchain technology.
Expertise and experience working with Canadian financial services, securities, and crypto regulators
Experience counseling product teams in launching technology products and have a clear understanding of the legal underpinnings supporting these products.
Experience working and leading with cross-functional, globally located teams.
Familiarity with relevant money transmission laws, travel rules, global banking regulations, securities regulations, client money regimes and/or commodities regulations outside of Canada
Experience advising clients on risk mitigation across technology product platforms.
Experience working with and presenting to VP-level leadership.
Comfortable challenging the status quo and preconceived notions of what is possible.
Excellent judgment, analytical rigor, clear communication, and business pragmatism.
Top-notch analytical skills with experience owning projects from concept to finish.
Creativity, comfort and experience with oral solutions that help scale financial services businesses and technology solutions that help scale practices.
Comfort with risk-taking and creative problem-solving.
Intellectual curiosity and flexibility.
Team-oriented and collaborative.
P53304 Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, and vision). Pay Range
Jan 11, 2024
Full time
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web3 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us. There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world. Ready to ? Who you are:
You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there.
You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0.
You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.
We are looking for an experienced Canadian counsel to join our International Legal team. This position will report into our International Legal branch for Consumer+ Legal, and will work closely with a number of global cross functional teams in legal, product, commercial and related teams. You will be responsible for senior legal leadership for our growing Canadian crypto business, which will offer a number of retail and institutional products, and be responsible for regulatory responses and initiatives, including licensing and registration, regulator engagement, OC management, and legal advocacy for Coinbase within Canada. We are looking for candidates with prior experience with financially regulated products, particularly securities and derivatives, and prior experience working with national and provincial regulators. In-house experience is a plus. Preference for prior experience and/or interest in cryptocurrency markets and custody. What You’ll Be Doing (i.e., Job Duties)
Work with business teams on securing required licenses and registrations for our Canadian entity and businesses.
Provide full product life-cycle counseling for a variety of global consumer and institutional products, and practical advice on associated legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures and company policies in a risk-tolerant, but compliance-oriented environment.
Stay abreast of and advise on digital currency and blockchain technology legal and regulatory issues.
Lead and assist with complex and global cross-functional efforts, driving and ensuring cross-functional alignment with other stakeholders (Local Management, Product/Engineering, Business Development, Finance/Tax, Compliance).
Effectively collaborate with those same cross-functional teams and legal colleagues to solve problems, build partnerships, and close deals quickly.
Proactively solve problems for the business as they plan and execute on an aggressive global growth plan, develop scaled strategies for addressing risk in business-centric ways and build commercial processes that allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.
Operate in a fast paced, demanding environment and quickly adjust to meet leadership's needs.
Recognize priority initiatives and effectively manage your clients and your advice to scale your advice and provide the right level of guidance for the request at hand.
Look around corners and creatively solve problems for the business as they plan, build, and execute their transactional and product roadmap.
Be a business partner, not just an attorney.
What We Look For In You (i.e., Job Requirements)
Currently practicing as an attorney in Canada, with active Canadian bar registration and 7+ years of legal experience.
Interest in digital currency and blockchain technology.
Expertise and experience working with Canadian financial services, securities, and crypto regulators
Experience counseling product teams in launching technology products and have a clear understanding of the legal underpinnings supporting these products.
Experience working and leading with cross-functional, globally located teams.
Familiarity with relevant money transmission laws, travel rules, global banking regulations, securities regulations, client money regimes and/or commodities regulations outside of Canada
Experience advising clients on risk mitigation across technology product platforms.
Experience working with and presenting to VP-level leadership.
Comfortable challenging the status quo and preconceived notions of what is possible.
Excellent judgment, analytical rigor, clear communication, and business pragmatism.
Top-notch analytical skills with experience owning projects from concept to finish.
Creativity, comfort and experience with oral solutions that help scale financial services businesses and technology solutions that help scale practices.
Comfort with risk-taking and creative problem-solving.
Intellectual curiosity and flexibility.
Team-oriented and collaborative.
P53304 Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, and vision). Pay Range
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring At TransUnion, we are dedicated to finding ways information can be used to help people make better and smarter decisions. As a trusted provider of global information solutions, our mission is to help people around the world access the opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life, by helping organizations optimize their risk-based decisions and enabling consumers to understand and manage their personal information. Because when people have access to more complete and multidimensional information, they can make more informed decisions and achieve great things. Every day TransUnion offers our employees the tools and resources they need to find ways information can be used in diverse ways. Whether it is helping businesses better manage risk, providing better insights so a consumer can qualify for his first mortgage or working with law enforcement to make neighborhoods safer, we are improving the quality of life for individuals, families, communities, and local economies around the world. What You'll Bring
Bachelor of common law and at least 5-7 years of experience as a lawyer.
Must be a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. Knowledge and understanding of the following areas of law are recommended: Consumer reporting legislation, PIPEDA and other privacy legislations, strong negotiation skills, contract law and general corporate commercial knowledge.
The candidate must also demonstrate an ability to work in a team environment and with peers and management on all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational and advocacy skills. English written skills and an ability to draft clear and concise documents.
Effectively and efficiently manage multiple, complex, and often conflicting and quickly changing priorities are also a must.
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills are required to successfully manage and complete assignments and coordinate internal and external resources effectively.
Technologically adept and proficiency with the tools of the profession.
Strong negotiation, and analytical skills (i.e., logical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making).
Working knowledge of French preferred.
Impact You'll Make With limited guidance, provides legal services to TransUnion Canada ensuring that business practices, policies and dealings of the corporation meet regulatory requirements and that its operations are within the scope established by law, inclusive of PIPEDA and consumer reporting legislation. The incumbent provides counseling to management regarding changes to the law, interprets and/or prepares legal documents and renders opinions regarding issues faced by TransUnion and its new or existing subsidiaries. The incumbent must have a broad-based knowledge of business-at-large and must rapidly learn the issues they face in order to legally protect the company. Responsible for foreseeing and protecting the company against legal risks and compliance with corporate policies.
Provides counsel, legal support and direction to company on a variety of complex legal matters and matters having a potential significant impact on the company’s business and operations.
Acts as counsel to company in all contractual matters requiring legal review and assistance and provides liaison with senior management when appropriate.
Supports the execution of data governance and privacy initiatives.
Reviews privacy impact assessments of products and services and helps to execute risk mitigation strategies.
Provides prompt and practical advice to senior management on complex contractual matters involving the transfer of personal information and/or technology. Reviews and drafts complex commercial contracts, certificates and related documents and represents the company in contract negotiations.
Responsible for keeping abreast of current legislative developments, particularly with such developments that may have an impact upon company operations.
Works with the other departments on commercial matters, corporate risk analysis and other matters as appropriate.
Provides formal and informal training for internal clients (sales meeting presentations, operations, one-on-one discussions).
Maintains and develop positive and professional working relationships with members of the legal team, internal and external clients and management.
Ensures the Associate General Counsel for Retail Banking is fully briefed on major issues arising in relevant business area and major legislative changes in area of expertise Ensure the Associate General Counsel for Retail Banking is fully briefed on major issues arising in relevant business area and major legislative changes in area of expertise.
Ensures Assistant General Counsel is fully briefed on major issues that arise in relevant business area and major legislative, business, contractual or operational issues that may arise.
Provides support to team initiatives.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. Accommodation is available, including for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.
Dec 29, 2023
Contract
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring At TransUnion, we are dedicated to finding ways information can be used to help people make better and smarter decisions. As a trusted provider of global information solutions, our mission is to help people around the world access the opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life, by helping organizations optimize their risk-based decisions and enabling consumers to understand and manage their personal information. Because when people have access to more complete and multidimensional information, they can make more informed decisions and achieve great things. Every day TransUnion offers our employees the tools and resources they need to find ways information can be used in diverse ways. Whether it is helping businesses better manage risk, providing better insights so a consumer can qualify for his first mortgage or working with law enforcement to make neighborhoods safer, we are improving the quality of life for individuals, families, communities, and local economies around the world. What You'll Bring
Bachelor of common law and at least 5-7 years of experience as a lawyer.
Must be a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. Knowledge and understanding of the following areas of law are recommended: Consumer reporting legislation, PIPEDA and other privacy legislations, strong negotiation skills, contract law and general corporate commercial knowledge.
The candidate must also demonstrate an ability to work in a team environment and with peers and management on all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational and advocacy skills. English written skills and an ability to draft clear and concise documents.
Effectively and efficiently manage multiple, complex, and often conflicting and quickly changing priorities are also a must.
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills are required to successfully manage and complete assignments and coordinate internal and external resources effectively.
Technologically adept and proficiency with the tools of the profession.
Strong negotiation, and analytical skills (i.e., logical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making).
Working knowledge of French preferred.
Impact You'll Make With limited guidance, provides legal services to TransUnion Canada ensuring that business practices, policies and dealings of the corporation meet regulatory requirements and that its operations are within the scope established by law, inclusive of PIPEDA and consumer reporting legislation. The incumbent provides counseling to management regarding changes to the law, interprets and/or prepares legal documents and renders opinions regarding issues faced by TransUnion and its new or existing subsidiaries. The incumbent must have a broad-based knowledge of business-at-large and must rapidly learn the issues they face in order to legally protect the company. Responsible for foreseeing and protecting the company against legal risks and compliance with corporate policies.
Provides counsel, legal support and direction to company on a variety of complex legal matters and matters having a potential significant impact on the company’s business and operations.
Acts as counsel to company in all contractual matters requiring legal review and assistance and provides liaison with senior management when appropriate.
Supports the execution of data governance and privacy initiatives.
Reviews privacy impact assessments of products and services and helps to execute risk mitigation strategies.
Provides prompt and practical advice to senior management on complex contractual matters involving the transfer of personal information and/or technology. Reviews and drafts complex commercial contracts, certificates and related documents and represents the company in contract negotiations.
Responsible for keeping abreast of current legislative developments, particularly with such developments that may have an impact upon company operations.
Works with the other departments on commercial matters, corporate risk analysis and other matters as appropriate.
Provides formal and informal training for internal clients (sales meeting presentations, operations, one-on-one discussions).
Maintains and develop positive and professional working relationships with members of the legal team, internal and external clients and management.
Ensures the Associate General Counsel for Retail Banking is fully briefed on major issues arising in relevant business area and major legislative changes in area of expertise Ensure the Associate General Counsel for Retail Banking is fully briefed on major issues arising in relevant business area and major legislative changes in area of expertise.
Ensures Assistant General Counsel is fully briefed on major issues that arise in relevant business area and major legislative, business, contractual or operational issues that may arise.
Provides support to team initiatives.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. Accommodation is available, including for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.
The National Bank of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Take a central role
The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment.
Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.
With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada's top employers: Working Here - Bank of Canada
Find out more about the next steps in our Recruitment process .
Did you know?
The Bank Does This By
The Bank of Canada is Canada’s central bank. It has a mandate to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada by fostering a stable and efficient financial system, which includes banks and credit unions, the financial markets, and clearing and settlement systems.
providing central banking services, including liquidity and lender-of-last-resort facilities;
overseeing and acting as the resolution authority for critical financial market infrastructures;
conducting and publishing analyses and research;
helping to develop and implement policy; and
supervising payment service providers.
The Bank has approximately 2300 employees who are subject to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
What You Will Do
Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, you provide the Bank with expert legal advice as an experienced senior legal practitioner. You will act as the Bank’s primary legal advisor on compliance related matters, conflicts of interest, and privacy and access to information. You will support other legal counsel at the Bank working in related areas and you will manage the work of outside counsel as required.
Specifically, You Will
provide legal advice to the Bank’s Compliance function, including advice on the Bank’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics , as well as advice on the Code of Conduct for Directors and application of the Conflicts of Interest Act to the Bank’s public office holders.
support and develop training and communications related to the Code and other Bank policies
provide advice on conflicts of interest and related restrictions as they pertain to Bank employees and Board members and the review process for retail payments supervision
provide advice on privacy and access to information legislation, policy and processes
provide legal advice and support to the Bank’s Corporate Secretariat
provide operational and strategic legal advice to the Bank’s third-party risk management process
provide advice on information management and data licensing, governance and residency
support the Bank’s business visitor program, including the management of external counsel in relation to cross border hiring and immigration
develop and maintain the Bank’s legal framework to facilitate compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations
support the Bank’s labour and employment legal counsel as required
perform other legal advisory duties to the Bank as may be required.
What You Need To Succeed
You have expert knowledge of the legal environment as it relates to compliance, conflict of interest and ethics. You have a strong knowledge of privacy and access to information law, the legal framework surrounding information management and data licensing and residency. You have the ability to analyze complex legal issues and to provide practical advice. You have well-developed oral and written communications skills and you have demonstrated experience in the provision of legal advice to management, in an in-house role or a law firm environment. You have the ability to manage and oversee the work of external counsel.
To be successful in this role, you also require strong relationship-building skills and can function both independently and as part of a team, providing oversight and direction to senior legal counsel.
Nice-to-have
knowledge of the financial sector
experience in labour or employment law
experience with intellectual property law, contracting and procurement and/or immigration law
prior work experience with a leading law firm, financial institution, government agency or official international organization
experience advising other Crown corporations or federally-regulated entities
knowledge of civil law and/or international public and private law
Your Education And Experience
This position requires a Law degree and membership in a Canadian provincial law society with a minimum of five post-call years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
What You Need To Know
Language requirement: English and French essential (bilingual) with a minimum starting level of functional (level 4) in second official language. Training may be provided to help reach the required level of fully functional (level 5) in second official language.
Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret
Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
Hybrid Work Model
The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank`s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.
What You Can Expect From Us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider .
Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $130,960 to $163,700 (job grade 20)
The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 7 to 10% of your base salary. The Bank offers performance pay for those who exceed expectations (15% of your base salary).. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health, dental disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs
Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
Indexed, defined-benefit pension
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted via the clear legal job board.
Jun 30, 2023
Hybrid
Take a central role
The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment.
Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.
With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada's top employers: Working Here - Bank of Canada
Find out more about the next steps in our Recruitment process .
Did you know?
The Bank Does This By
The Bank of Canada is Canada’s central bank. It has a mandate to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada by fostering a stable and efficient financial system, which includes banks and credit unions, the financial markets, and clearing and settlement systems.
providing central banking services, including liquidity and lender-of-last-resort facilities;
overseeing and acting as the resolution authority for critical financial market infrastructures;
conducting and publishing analyses and research;
helping to develop and implement policy; and
supervising payment service providers.
The Bank has approximately 2300 employees who are subject to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
What You Will Do
Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, you provide the Bank with expert legal advice as an experienced senior legal practitioner. You will act as the Bank’s primary legal advisor on compliance related matters, conflicts of interest, and privacy and access to information. You will support other legal counsel at the Bank working in related areas and you will manage the work of outside counsel as required.
Specifically, You Will
provide legal advice to the Bank’s Compliance function, including advice on the Bank’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics , as well as advice on the Code of Conduct for Directors and application of the Conflicts of Interest Act to the Bank’s public office holders.
support and develop training and communications related to the Code and other Bank policies
provide advice on conflicts of interest and related restrictions as they pertain to Bank employees and Board members and the review process for retail payments supervision
provide advice on privacy and access to information legislation, policy and processes
provide legal advice and support to the Bank’s Corporate Secretariat
provide operational and strategic legal advice to the Bank’s third-party risk management process
provide advice on information management and data licensing, governance and residency
support the Bank’s business visitor program, including the management of external counsel in relation to cross border hiring and immigration
develop and maintain the Bank’s legal framework to facilitate compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations
support the Bank’s labour and employment legal counsel as required
perform other legal advisory duties to the Bank as may be required.
What You Need To Succeed
You have expert knowledge of the legal environment as it relates to compliance, conflict of interest and ethics. You have a strong knowledge of privacy and access to information law, the legal framework surrounding information management and data licensing and residency. You have the ability to analyze complex legal issues and to provide practical advice. You have well-developed oral and written communications skills and you have demonstrated experience in the provision of legal advice to management, in an in-house role or a law firm environment. You have the ability to manage and oversee the work of external counsel.
To be successful in this role, you also require strong relationship-building skills and can function both independently and as part of a team, providing oversight and direction to senior legal counsel.
Nice-to-have
knowledge of the financial sector
experience in labour or employment law
experience with intellectual property law, contracting and procurement and/or immigration law
prior work experience with a leading law firm, financial institution, government agency or official international organization
experience advising other Crown corporations or federally-regulated entities
knowledge of civil law and/or international public and private law
Your Education And Experience
This position requires a Law degree and membership in a Canadian provincial law society with a minimum of five post-call years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
What You Need To Know
Language requirement: English and French essential (bilingual) with a minimum starting level of functional (level 4) in second official language. Training may be provided to help reach the required level of fully functional (level 5) in second official language.
Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret
Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
Hybrid Work Model
The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank`s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.
What You Can Expect From Us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider .
Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $130,960 to $163,700 (job grade 20)
The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 7 to 10% of your base salary. The Bank offers performance pay for those who exceed expectations (15% of your base salary).. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health, dental disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs
Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
Indexed, defined-benefit pension
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted via the clear legal job board.
We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.
At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
To learn more about CIBC, please visit
CIBC.com
Job Description
What you’ll be doing
The CIBC Legal Department provides legal services to all lines of business within CIBC and assists in identifying, assessing and mitigating legal risks. The Managing Counsel role at CIBC leads a team of legal professionals accountable for providing a wide range of legal services and advice to business and functional leaders across the organization. Utilizing strong independent judgment, broad-based legal knowledge, and a high level of professionalism, the Personal Banking legal team proactively works with employees at all levels in designated lines of business focused on Retail products as well as functional teams impacted by a regulatory framework. The Personal Banking legal team are experts in understanding and delivering proactive legal and regulatory advice to Canadian Retail banking to assist in the development and delivery of products and services as well as provide solution oriented advice to mitigate risk. The Managing Counsel also provides legal expertise to executive and senior leadership on complex and/or sensitive issues in both the project context and in unique situations.
How you’ll succeed
Legal advice & counsel – Provide proactive, responsive legal advice grounded in the Bank Act and consumer protection laws and Codes of Conduct on complex issues primarily to related to CIBC’s Canadian retail banking business units to assist with the identification and mitigation of legal, regulatory and reputational risk in both end to end projects as well as on unique situations. You will keep apprised of developments in Bank Act and relevant consumer protection laws, regulations and case law and take a lead role in the identification and assessment of any impacts such developments may have on CIBC including working with industry associations as appropriate. You will identify frameworks for analysis, work closing with CIBC’s lines of business from product and service development to execution; collaborate on regulatory developments and proactively resolve legal issues that may have significant organizational implications and prepare practical recommendations to assist CIBC in addressing the identified issues.
People management & leadership – Lead the performance, development and professional growth of lawyers in a manner that enables Canada Legal to deliver its value proposition to be professional partners, proactive counselors and knowledgeable advisors.
Relationship management – Manage partnerships and relationships across CIBC by integrating into the business, facilitating open communication, maintaining and improving levels of internal business partner satisfaction, anticipating business needs and proactively offering legal advice including delivering training.
Team engagement - Work collaboratively in a large legal team setting with other lawyers and CIBC Legal Department leaders, act as a team and operate in a managed matrix which is a hallmark of CIBC Legal Department’s strength in the market.
Who You Are
You can demonstrate experience in & have proven track record of providing excellent legal judgement and deliver legal advice on complex issues & mitigating legal and reputational risk. You have significant relevant experience gained at a bank, a similar large organization or a top tier law firm with familiarity with the Bank Act. People management experience is a significant asset.
You’re a certified professional. Successful Candidate must have been called to the Bar in Ontario and are a member in good standing.
You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
You are a bold and accountable leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing teams.
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.
What CIBC offers
At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.
We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
What you need to know
CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact
Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
Job Location
Toronto-81 Bay, 20th Floor
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
37.5
Skills
Legal Issues, Legal Matters, Legal Practices, Legal Services, People Management
Mar 27, 2023
Full time
We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.
At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
To learn more about CIBC, please visit
CIBC.com
Job Description
What you’ll be doing
The CIBC Legal Department provides legal services to all lines of business within CIBC and assists in identifying, assessing and mitigating legal risks. The Managing Counsel role at CIBC leads a team of legal professionals accountable for providing a wide range of legal services and advice to business and functional leaders across the organization. Utilizing strong independent judgment, broad-based legal knowledge, and a high level of professionalism, the Personal Banking legal team proactively works with employees at all levels in designated lines of business focused on Retail products as well as functional teams impacted by a regulatory framework. The Personal Banking legal team are experts in understanding and delivering proactive legal and regulatory advice to Canadian Retail banking to assist in the development and delivery of products and services as well as provide solution oriented advice to mitigate risk. The Managing Counsel also provides legal expertise to executive and senior leadership on complex and/or sensitive issues in both the project context and in unique situations.
How you’ll succeed
Legal advice & counsel – Provide proactive, responsive legal advice grounded in the Bank Act and consumer protection laws and Codes of Conduct on complex issues primarily to related to CIBC’s Canadian retail banking business units to assist with the identification and mitigation of legal, regulatory and reputational risk in both end to end projects as well as on unique situations. You will keep apprised of developments in Bank Act and relevant consumer protection laws, regulations and case law and take a lead role in the identification and assessment of any impacts such developments may have on CIBC including working with industry associations as appropriate. You will identify frameworks for analysis, work closing with CIBC’s lines of business from product and service development to execution; collaborate on regulatory developments and proactively resolve legal issues that may have significant organizational implications and prepare practical recommendations to assist CIBC in addressing the identified issues.
People management & leadership – Lead the performance, development and professional growth of lawyers in a manner that enables Canada Legal to deliver its value proposition to be professional partners, proactive counselors and knowledgeable advisors.
Relationship management – Manage partnerships and relationships across CIBC by integrating into the business, facilitating open communication, maintaining and improving levels of internal business partner satisfaction, anticipating business needs and proactively offering legal advice including delivering training.
Team engagement - Work collaboratively in a large legal team setting with other lawyers and CIBC Legal Department leaders, act as a team and operate in a managed matrix which is a hallmark of CIBC Legal Department’s strength in the market.
Who You Are
You can demonstrate experience in & have proven track record of providing excellent legal judgement and deliver legal advice on complex issues & mitigating legal and reputational risk. You have significant relevant experience gained at a bank, a similar large organization or a top tier law firm with familiarity with the Bank Act. People management experience is a significant asset.
You’re a certified professional. Successful Candidate must have been called to the Bar in Ontario and are a member in good standing.
You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
You are a bold and accountable leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing teams.
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.
What CIBC offers
At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.
We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
What you need to know
CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact
Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
Job Location
Toronto-81 Bay, 20th Floor
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
37.5
Skills
Legal Issues, Legal Matters, Legal Practices, Legal Services, People Management
The National Bank of Canada
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Primary Locations: Montreal, Quebec
Attendance: Hybrid
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Would you like to contribute to strategic projects at the heart of the bank’s business activities?
Would like to innovate and take part in the bank’s digital transformation?
Would like to leverage your strong analytical skills and your creativity?
Join the National Bank’s Legal Department. Our mission is to a provide legal counsel to our many business partners who develop products in an industry that is in constant evolution.
Your role:
Provide legal advice in retail lending, consumer protection and banking law
Draft client-facing documentation considering legal requirements and business needs
Contribute to the modernization of business processes to increase the bank’s profitability in light of market trends and regulatory changes
Identify legal risks associated with the bank’s activities and proactively recommend solutions to mitigate such risks
Support strategic and regulatory projects
Participate to industry forums and influence stakeholders when needed (ex. regulatory changes)
We want to contribute to your quality of life by offering you as much flexibility as possible in your work. For example, we offer hybrid work (remote and in the office), work schedule arrangements to help you achieve work/life balance and flexible leave that you can take when it’s important to you.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in law and at least 5 years of relevant experience
Member of the Qc Bar, the Chambre des notaires or bar association of another Canadian province
Strong drafting skills
Ability to provide creative and innovative solutions when solving problems and needs related to the growth vectors of the bank (eg digital, payment)
Able to prioritize
Your benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.
Health and wellness program, including many options
Flexible group insurance
Generous pension plan
Employee Share Ownership Plan
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Preferential banking services
Initiatives promoting community involvement
Telemedicine service
Virtual sleep clinic
These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.
We're putting people first
We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives.
Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us.
We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Ready to live your ambitions?
Feb 10, 2023
Full time
Primary Locations: Montreal, Quebec
Attendance: Hybrid
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Would you like to contribute to strategic projects at the heart of the bank’s business activities?
Would like to innovate and take part in the bank’s digital transformation?
Would like to leverage your strong analytical skills and your creativity?
Join the National Bank’s Legal Department. Our mission is to a provide legal counsel to our many business partners who develop products in an industry that is in constant evolution.
Your role:
Provide legal advice in retail lending, consumer protection and banking law
Draft client-facing documentation considering legal requirements and business needs
Contribute to the modernization of business processes to increase the bank’s profitability in light of market trends and regulatory changes
Identify legal risks associated with the bank’s activities and proactively recommend solutions to mitigate such risks
Support strategic and regulatory projects
Participate to industry forums and influence stakeholders when needed (ex. regulatory changes)
We want to contribute to your quality of life by offering you as much flexibility as possible in your work. For example, we offer hybrid work (remote and in the office), work schedule arrangements to help you achieve work/life balance and flexible leave that you can take when it’s important to you.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in law and at least 5 years of relevant experience
Member of the Qc Bar, the Chambre des notaires or bar association of another Canadian province
Strong drafting skills
Ability to provide creative and innovative solutions when solving problems and needs related to the growth vectors of the bank (eg digital, payment)
Able to prioritize
Your benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.
Health and wellness program, including many options
Flexible group insurance
Generous pension plan
Employee Share Ownership Plan
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Preferential banking services
Initiatives promoting community involvement
Telemedicine service
Virtual sleep clinic
These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.
We're putting people first
We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives.
Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us.
We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Ready to live your ambitions?