Senior Corporate Counsel, Employment (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Corporate Counsel, Employment (Fintech): Leading and advising on employee relations and corporate matters across Canada and the US with an accent on labor law compliance and risk management. Focus on developing scalable legal frameworks, managing employment litigation, and scaling international employment operations.

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Hybrid: Required to be in office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

Salary: $146,000 - $183,000 CAD annually

Company

AI-powered platform for finance automation helping mid-market businesses scale global finance operations efficiently.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to HR and leadership on employment relations in Canada and the US.
• Review, draft, and negotiate employment contracts and settlement agreements.
• Develop and implement enterprise-wide employment policies and regional handbooks.
• Manage employment-related litigation, mediation, and arbitration.
• Ensure compliance with evolving employment laws and regulatory landscapes.
• Build and scale legal frameworks for international expansion.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor or Canadian LL.B./J.D. equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in private practice or in-house at fast-growing or publicly traded companies.
• Proven experience in employment litigation (wrongful dismissal, human rights complaints).
• Strong ability to influence C-suite and senior leadership stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in Canada and US employment law.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of UK, Dutch, or Israeli employment law.
• Experience with equity compensation and employee benefit plans, including stock option laws.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with subsidized lunch on office days.
• Competitive salary, equity, and matching RRSP.
• Extended health benefits, life insurance, and fertility treatment.
• 15 days of PTO and phone/internet allowance.
• Inclusive culture with multiple ERG groups and regular social events.