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 employment litigation and regulatory compliance. Focus on building scalable legal frameworks for global expansion and managing high-stakes labor disputes.

Location: Hybrid in Vancouver, Canada (Office presence required Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)

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

Company

hirify.global is an AI-powered platform for finance automation that helps mid-market businesses scale their global finance operations.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to HR and senior leadership on employment relations in Canada and the US.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts and settlement agreements.
• Develop and implement enterprise-wide employment policies and regional employee handbooks.
• Manage employment-related litigation, mediation, and arbitration, overseeing outside counsel as needed.
• Ensure compliance with evolving employment laws and regulations in North America.
• Lead the legal strategy for scaling employment frameworks during international expansion.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor or Canadian LL.B./J.D. equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in employment law and corporate matters within private practice or in-house.
• Experience in employment litigation (e.g., wrongful dismissal, human rights complaints) is required.
• Must be based in Vancouver, Canada for the hybrid office schedule.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders.

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 working model with subsidized lunch on office days.
• Competitive salary and equity grants.
• Matching RRSP and extended benefits (Life, AD&D, LTD).
• Maternity, Paternity, and Fertility Treatment benefits.
• 15 days of PTO and phone/internet allowance.
• Dog-friendly office environment with regular company-wide social events.