Conseiller(ière) juridique bilingue / Bilingual Legal Counsel

Moneris•Montreal, QC

4d•CA$142,000 - CA$186,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Legal Counsel, you will provide legal guidance related to commercial and technology deals, product commercialization, regulatory compliance and legal risk management at a dynamic FinTech. You'll evaluate, analyze, assess, and advise on legal risks associated with the operation of the company, all while balancing Moneris' operational and economic goals. You'll collaborate with your team to address legal matters raised by Moneris departments, and any other legal issues that may arise. You will be based in either our Montreal or Toronto office, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. You will report to the Managing Counsel. This is a replacement position.

Requirements

University Law Degree and current membership in good standing with the Barreau du Québec or the Ontario Bar.
Bilingual in English and French (reading, writing, and verbal).
3-6 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.

Nice To Haves

payment industry or FinTech experience

Responsibilities

Advise leadership and other internal clients on a variety of legal topics including privacy, 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 performance and control costs.