Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Payments Canada Full time

Payments Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Job Description

Posted Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Payments Canada is at the forefront of the Canadian payment ecosystem. Our purpose is to make payments easier, smarter and safer for all Canadians. Every day we are working diligently to ensure your payments are cleared and settled. In 2023 alone, our systems cleared approximately $112 trillion or $450 billion each business day If you are passionate about payments and want to help ensure that these financial transactions in Canada are carried out safely and securely, working with us is for you

Who we are

We are a public purpose, non-profit organization situated at the centre of Canada's payment ecosystem. We own and operate payment systems that process hundreds of billions of dollars worth of payment transactions every business day. We convene ecosystem participants to discuss their multiple and diverse interests and ideas and to navigate industry-level challenges. We adhere to a set of values that are our north star: Inspire trust, build community and enable change.

With our people in mind we have created a culture that fosters authenticity, collaboration, innovation and development. We empower one another, make meaningful contributions that not only impact the organization, but our country We develop and nurture meaningful connections that drive innovation in our ecosystem. We are Payments Canada

Do you want to make payments easier, smarter and safer for Canada? Join us today

You need to work here if

  • You love working with passionate, ambitious and collaborative colleagues.
  • You want to be challenged and lead unique initiatives.
  • You want to grow, develop and become a subject matter expert in your field.
  • You want your work to make an impact in your community and country.

Come and join us — where payments meet purpose

What we are looking for

Reporting to the Director, Legal Affairs & Senior Legal Counsel, the Legal Counsel functions as part of a collegial team and provides strategic and business-oriented legal analysis and advice to Payments Canada relating to its statutory mandate and legal framework, its general business affairs and day-to-day operations, and its key projects. As a trusted team player, the Legal Counsel adapts quickly to take on new challenges in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards for their work, and sharing thoughtful and solution-focused advice clearly and concisely with both legal and non-legal colleagues.

A day in the life

Responsibilities of the Legal Counsel include but are not limited to:

Strategic and Solution-Focused Advice

  • Providing strategic and solution-focused legal advice and services in a fast-paced environment.
  • Negotiating and drafting various commercial contracts in support of both business-as-usual work and projects.
  • Supporting the development and amendment of policies and other documents (internal and public-facing).
  • Advising on Payments Canada's mandate, legal framework, and payments law matters, including the development of by-laws and rules.
  • Providing timely ad-hoc advice on various matters including employment, intellectual property, information technology, and more.

Collaboration and Process Improvement

  • Sharing legal knowledge and supporting both legal and non-legal peers and promoting collaboration between people and teams.
  • Helping to continuously improve legal team processes and enhance efficiency while maintaining high standards and a culture of helpfulness.

What you need to be successful

  • Baccalaureate of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.).
  • Lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of post-call corporate law experience in a law firm or in-house/corporate counsel position.
  • Experience in drafting and interpreting legislation, by-laws, rules and standards, and organizational policies.
  • Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts.
  • Experience in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with business partners, clients, or stakeholders.
  • Ability to accommodate occasional travel, as required.
  • Ability to work out of our Toronto or Ottawa offices.
  • Eligibility to successfully complete background checks that will be carried out by Payments Canada, including criminal, credit, identity, employment, and education checks.

You will really stand out with

  • Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.
  • Experience in financial services and with federally-regulated entities is considered an asset.

Salary range

  • Based on qualifications and experience: $112,364 and $172,126.

Please submit your application by April 7, 2025

What's in it for you?

  • Flexible, hybrid (remote/office) environment.
  • Competitive compensation package, including annual variable bonus and defined contribution pension plan with employer matching percentage (if eligible).
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefit coverage, including mental health coverage, life insurance and a health spending account for you and your dependents (Permanent and temporary employees with contracts 12 months and over).
  • Paid time off: minimum four weeks paid vacation, sick and personal days, December holiday shutdown and cultural holiday observance days.
  • 26 weeks of paid maternity and parental leave top-up.
  • Rewards and recognition program.
  • Access to office gym facilities.
  • Internal and external professional development opportunities.

Our diversity, inclusion and equity commitment

At Payments Canada, we are committed to making everyone feel they can be themselves and thrive at work. We will continue to build on a foundation of respect and appreciation for diversity in all forms and collectively create an inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are valued.

We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation by emailing hrinfo@payments.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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