Associate General Counsel

4 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada Momentum Financial Services Group Full time

Momentum Financial Services is a leading provider of financial services in North America. For 40 years, we've been committed to providing financial solutions that meet the evolving needs of consumers and business owners. Through our retail network of over 400 locations, known as Moneymart, Insta Cheques and the Cheque Cashing store, we provide access to cash and related products to help our customers achieve their goals.

Our highly skilled workforce puts customers first in everything we do. We serve 2 million people annually with diverse and innovative financial products such as loans, cheque cashing, money transfer and prepaid cards. Through this ever-evolving suite of services, we empower customers to manage their finances and improve their lives. Wherever customers are on their financial journey, Momentum Financial Services Group provides solutions.

Job Description

Candidates must reside in the GTA area to be considered for this role as they will be required to be in the office approximately 3 days a week at the Toronto Corporate Office (located in downtown Toronto).

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on lawyer with strong business acumen, capable of working independently and collaboratively with multi-stakeholder teams and external partners. The successful candidate will provide legal advice on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters to help mitigate legal and regulatory risk and support the company’s strategic initiatives. The Associate General Counsel is expected to demonstrate sharp analytical skills, excellent legal and business judgment and directly collaborate with stakeholders to devise creative solutions.

Responsibilities
  • Provide expert legal advice and guidance to various business units within the company on a range of issues and matters, including new product launches and initiatives, marketing, consumer matters and escalations, and regulatory compliance.
  • Manage the company’s litigation function, with the assistance of an in-house litigation paralegal and external counsel as needed.
  • Effectively manage and oversee the work of outside counsel to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications

  • A law degree from a Canadian law school
  • Membership in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
  • At least 8 years of combined, relevant experience at law firms or in-house legal departments, with deep and practical knowledge and expertise in financial services
  • Employment law and/or litigation experience are significant assets
  • Familiarity with technology product launches and legal aspects of product development, translating legal advice into actionable guidance for teams
  • Experience and ability to assess legal risks, evaluate and solve problems, prioritize multiple high-profile projects, and maintain a diligent, organized, and professional demeanor under pressure
  • A proactive, flexible, positive and team-oriented attitude and strong integrity, ethics, and judgment
  • Ability to effectively balance legal risk mitigation against key business objectives and risks
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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