Associate Counsel

7 months ago

Toronto, Canada Questrade Financial Group Full time

Questrade Financial Group (QFG) of Companies is committed to helping our customers become much more financially successful and secure.

We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.

This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, there are flexible working arrangements so you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at Questrade.

What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?
- Health & wellbeing resources and programs
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Opportunities to contribute to community causes
- Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment

We’re looking for our next Associate Counsel. Could It Be You?
The purpose of the Associate Counsel is to provide comprehensive legal support for Questrade Financial Group's growing businesses, enabling the company to achieve its strategic objectives while minimizing legal risk and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
What’s it like working as an Associate Counsel at Questrade?
As Associate Counsel at Questrade Financial Group, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our diverse and expanding business lines. You will handle a broad range of legal matters, gaining valuable experience in areas such as contract negotiation and drafting, regulatory compliance, marketing and advertising law, corporate governance, and litigation support. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your legal expertise within a fast-paced and innovative financial services company, while directly contributing to Questrade's continued growth and success.
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**In this role, the Associate Counsel will be responsible for**:

- Contract reviews, including negotiation and drafting
- Marketing collateral and communications reviews
- Board reporting and governance activities
- Estates matters
- Litigation support
- Forms reviews and updates
- Developing and maintaining policies and procedures
- Handling operational issues / complaints / escalations to the Legal department
- Providing legal opinions or advice on various matters
- Supporting M&A and integration activities
- Advocating or negotiating on behalf of QFG

**The Associate Counsel is expected to**:

- Ensure advice provided is joined up, meets the business needs, is able to be operationalized and is sustainable
- Work cooperatively with multiple departments
- Take ownership of treating and completing all tasks as assigned or taken on
- Exhibit the highest level of ethics, accountability and professionalism in all aspects of the job

So are YOU our next Associate Counsel? You are if you
- Hold a J.D. or LL.B, and are licensed to practice law in Canada
- Have at least 2 years of relevant post-call experience
- Have excellent communication, client relationship, and drafting skills
- Have the ability to manage multiple competing tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Have sound legal and business judgment to provide practical solutions to complex issues
- Have strong negotiation skills and the ability to quickly get to the key issues and present persuasive legal positions
- Have a proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders
- Act at all times in concert with QFG’s mission, vision and values
- Are a team player, conscientious, diligent, trustworthy, inspire confidence, and a good listener
- Anticipate issues, use time effectively, and produce results

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At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.

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