Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago


Oakville ON, Canada Phoenix Search Group Inc. Full time

Job Description

As a Senior Legal Counsel, Technology and Privacy, you will provide management with effective advice concerning corporate/commercial agreements, vendor agreements, business strategy, data, privacy, technology and associated compliance and risk issues. You will work closely with the VP-Legal and Compliance to support the business in all areas, including fintech, privacy, data management and data governance and compliance, inter-departmental support, and corporate/commercial contracts.

As a Senior Legal Counsel, Technology and Privacy:

HERE’S HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:

Provide senior management with effective advice on company strategies, products, processes, and risks, primarily related to data, technology, and privacy.

Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure that technology transactions align with business objectives and mitigate legal risks.

Prepare and actively negotiate legal contracts between the company and its customers for various lines of business, service providers and employees, manage an assigned case load, engage and oversee outside counsel, where warranted.

Provide guidance and drive implementation on incoming Bills or changes to existing rules/regulations which may affect the Company.

Provide continuing counsel and guidance on business strategic issues and legal implications of existing and proposed product and service offerings.

Provide mentorship and support to other members of our legal team.

Be effective in your execution of assigned activities and identification and implementation of strategies that would minimize risk, optimize cost, and ensure client experience, while also considering the contractual obligations of our company.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario or another provincial law society (preferably 5 to 8 years’ experience).

Experience in the following areas of law: data management and data governance, technology, privacy, fintech and related financial services.

Ability to draft, prepare and negotiate large scale MSAs and SOWs in the commercial space with a focus on financial services.

The ability to provide entrepreneurial, pragmatic, business-oriented advice in a large, fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism and outstanding business judgment.

Ability to act as a lead lawyer in managing internal business relations across departments and client expectations, often with a focus on engaging with lender clients directly (counsel to counsel).

Strong negotiation and drafting skills.

Self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to take initiative.

Willingness to quickly adapt to change.

Able to juggle multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment.

High degree of accuracy and follow-through in completing work assignments.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills; and

A strong entrepreneurial spirit.



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