Legal Counsel (Fintech)

TL;DR

Legal Counsel (Fintech): Providing strategic legal guidance and risk analysis for Canada's payment network with an accent on technology contracting and third-party risk management. Focus on drafting complex commercial agreements, navigating financial services regulations, and balancing legal imperatives with business strategy.

Location: Hybrid in Toronto, Canada. Must be eligible to work in Canada in a full-time capacity.

Salary: $140,000 – $160,000 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a leading Canadian fintech company providing secure digital payments, identity verification, and fraud protection services as the backbone of Canada's financial ecosystem.

What you will do

• Provide strategic and actionable legal advice on key business portfolios and emerging technologies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a diverse range of commercial contracts, including complex technology vendor and cloud agreements.
• Mitigate potential legal risks while delivering practical and pragmatic solutions for time-sensitive projects.
• Advise on operationalizing contracts within a complex, multi-vendor environment.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to internal knowledge management and precedent development.

Requirements

• Law Degree and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 2-5 years of practical post-call legal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Eligibility to work for hirify.global Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.
• Working knowledge of privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements for the financial services industry.
• Proven experience advising on competition, intellectual property, technology, and licensing matters.
• Strong critical thinking and ability to manage legal and reputational risk.

Nice to have

• Prior experience working for technology vendors or within the payment industry.
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for the Credit and Debit Card Industry in Canada or the Payment Clearing and Settlement Act.
• Experience with government and regulatory affairs.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance.
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits and market-leading employer-funded RRSP program.
• Generous vacation and wellness days.
• Pregnancy and parental leave top-up.
• Charitable donation matching with United Way.