Senior Corporate Counsel

7 days ago


Old Toronto, Canada Momentum Financial Services Group Full time

Momentum Financial Services Group is a leading provider of financial services in North America, with a retail network of over 400 locations known as Moneymart, Insta Cheques and the Cheque Cashing store. Our mission is to provide access to cash and related products that help our customers achieve their goals.

Job Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to join our team. This role will be based in downtown Toronto and requires approximately 3 days of in-office work per week.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice and guidance to various business units within the company on a range of issues, including new product launches, regulatory compliance, and contracts. Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing legal research and analysis on various legal issues affecting the business and summarizing findings.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts and agreements.
  • Managing the company's litigation function, with the assistance of an in-house litigation paralegal and external counsel.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced lawyer who has at least 8 years of combined experience in law firms or in-house legal departments, with deep knowledge and expertise in banking or financial services. Employment law and/or litigation experience are significant assets. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with technology product launches and legal aspects of product development, translating legal advice into actionable guidance for teams.

Key qualifications include:

  • Advanced ability to quickly assess legal risks, evaluate and solve problems, prioritize multiple high-profile projects, and maintain a diligent, organized, and professional demeanor under pressure.
  • A positive attitude and strong integrity, ethics, and judgment, with advanced project management skills and a team player, hands-on approach to cross-departmental coordination.

We offer a competitive salary, estimated to be around $140,000 - $160,000 per year, depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. If you are a motivated and results-driven lawyer looking for a challenging opportunity, please submit your application.



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