Commercial Lawyer (Fintech)

Location: Toronto or St. John's, Canada; hybrid work with at least three days per week in the office

Base salary: $121,000–$170,000, plus annual bonus or commission, equity, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global provides financial technology and market infrastructure services, including solutions for financial services businesses.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with clients, vendors, and strategic partners.
• Advise business leaders, sales management, and product teams on commercial, legal, and regulatory matters.
• Align business objectives with legal requirements and enterprise policies while managing commercial risk.
• Update and streamline legal templates and documentation to improve clarity, usability, and consistency.
• Collaborate with commercial management, sales, product, technology, information security, risk, legal specialists, and other business units.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree and a bachelor's degree.
• Admission or eligibility to practice law in at least one jurisdiction in the Americas region.
• 8+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial law, with exposure to technology or financial services.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial technology contracts for global businesses.
• Experience advising business teams on commercial, legal, and regulatory issues.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences.

Nice to have

• Admission or eligibility to practice in Newfoundland and Labrador or Ontario.
• Familiarity with, or strong interest in learning, data privacy, cybersecurity, AI technology, and emerging technology-commercialization issues.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management platforms.
• Background in financial services, fintech, or other highly regulated industries.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a small, agile legal team and cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced global environment.
• Inclusive workplace welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Reasonable accommodation available throughout the hiring process for individuals with disabilities.
• Competitive rewards package with annual bonus or commission, equity, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.