Legal Counsel

Fairstone Bank•Montreal, QC

60d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Legal Counsel with experience practicing corporate and commercial law in an in-house legal department or law firm. Reporting to the Director, Legal, you will provide legal expertise and support to Fairstone Financial Inc.. Based in one of our centralized locations in Montreal, Toronto or London Ontario, you will be a key member of a dynamic in-house legal team and have an opportunity to grow and develop the skills required of in-house lawyers by working directly with colleagues to grow the business while ensuring the legal and regulatory risk is mitigated and managed.

Requirements

Ability to understand the operational and systematic complexity of the company’s products and services to provide practical legal support on new initiatives, products and services.
Strong interpretation, organizational, and drafting skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Analytical capability and judgement as well as strong problem-solving skills and the ability to deal with ambiguity.
Demonstrated ability to provide ideas, advice and practical solutions relative to legal and regulatory issues.
Results oriented, efficient, driven and self-motivated with a commitment to excellence.
Ability to prioritize and manage individual and team workload and competing priorities.
1 - 3 years of corporate commercial experience gained from a law firm or in-house legal department, with exposure to the areas of banking, corporate, and/or consumer finance.
Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
Licensed to practice law in Canada and a lawyer in good standing with a provincial law society (Ontario or Quebec bar membership preferred), or Member of the Chambre des Notaires du Québec.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/French, written and spoken) preferred.
Experience with privacy and/or technology law is an asset.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to change and meet aggressive timelines.
A positive attitude, a desire to learn, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves to get work done.

Responsibilities

Providing strategic legal support to, amongst others, the operations, human resources, risk, finance, marketing, product development and corporate development teams
Managing of litigation files (customer and employment-related) in conjunction with external counsel
Drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts and related documents to support consumer lending and credit card products, retail point-of-sale financing agreements and real estate leases for retail branches
Advising business units on all aspects of federal and provincial consumer lending laws and regulations, including consumer protection

Benefits

Award-Winning Culture: We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work Canada 2025 and one of Montreal’s Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid work model designed to support your lifestyle.
Time to Recharge: Generous vacation based on your role, statutory holidays, plus 6 wellness days to prioritize your well-being.
Compensation Package: Competitive base salary plus an annual incentive bonus tied to performance.
Comprehensive Benefits: Robust health and dental coverage through Manulife, as well as virtual healthcare through Dialogue.
Future-Ready Savings: Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 7% employer match.
Exclusive Perks: Discounts from top retailers via WorkPerks, plus location-based perks like gym memberships and Toronto Bike Share.
On-Site Fitness: Gym access at our London and Montreal offices.
Continuous Growth: Education Assistance Program and Fairstone Academy for training and skill development.
Family Support: Parental leave top-up program to help you during life’s big moments.
Community Impact: One paid volunteer day to give back to causes that matter to you.