Senior Legal Counsel, Technology and Privacy Expert

3 weeks 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 experienced Senior Legal Counsel, Technology and Privacy to join our team. As a key member of our legal department, you will provide management with effective 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 actively negotiate legal contracts between the company and its customers for various lines of business, service providers, and employees, manage an assigned case load, engage and oversee outside counsel, where warranted.
  • Provide guidance and drive implementation on incoming Bills or changes to existing rules/regulations which 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.

About Us

FCT is committed to the success of each employee and offers a challenging, purposeful, and growth-oriented work environment. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment, and we actively work towards it every day.

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.

Why Join FCT?

By joining FCT, you will be part of an award-winning organization that is engaged and empowered to succeed. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that allows you to grow both personally and professionally.



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