Senior Legal Counsel, Technology and Privacy Expert

6 days ago

Oakville, Ontario, Canada FCT Full time
About FCT

FCT is a leading provider of title insurance, default solutions, and other real estate-related products and services to legal, lending, valuation, and real estate professionals across Canada.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel, Technology and Privacy to join our team. As a key member of our legal department, you will provide strategic advice on corporate/commercial agreements, vendor agreements, business strategy, data, privacy, technology, and associated compliance and risk issues.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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 negotiate legal contracts between the company and its customers for various lines of business, service providers, and employees.
  • Provide guidance and drive implementation on incoming Bills or changes to existing rules/regulations that 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 FCT's legal team.
Requirements
  • 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.
  • A strong entrepreneurial spirit.
What We Offer
  • Comprehensive benefits that include virtual healthcare and an Employee & Family Assistance Program.
  • Group retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
  • Hybrid work arrangements.
  • Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching.
  • Employee recognition programs that include referral incentives.
  • Potential for performance-based incentives.
  • The opportunity to participate in our stock purchase plan.
  • And more.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, and we actively work towards it every day. If you are a motivated and experienced legal professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your application.

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