Senior Legal Counsel

3 days ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Central 1 Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team at Central 1. As a key member of our legal department, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional legal services to our diverse business lines and functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal services to business lines and functions within Central 1, assigned by the General Counsel.
  • Act as lead in-house lawyer on transactions conducted by those lines of business and functions, including the establishment of strategic partnerships and entering into material services agreements, and technology licensing arrangements.
  • Provide practical legal advice in respect of matters involving intellectual property law, employment law, and legal and regulatory matters associated with digital initiatives and procurement.
  • Support the development of new products and services in assigned business units.
  • Assist business units and functions in identifying legal issues and risks and complying with regulations.
  • Support the client development team with respect to legal matters and negotiations that arise in the course of their sales efforts.
  • Advising on existing contractual arrangements and questions of contract interpretation.
  • Manage legal projects, including those related to strategic initiatives and compliance.
  • Manage external legal counsel.
  • Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Central 1's products and services.
  • Support the executive management team's preparation of reports and resolutions for board of director committees.
  • Manage litigation.
  • May supervise lawyers and non-lawyers.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 8 years relevant experience, preferably at both a major law firm and in-house at a financial institution.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating agreements with IT and other service providers.
  • Experience advising a financial institution on digital initiatives.
  • Knowledge of provincial and federal financial institution regulation.
  • Knowledge of intellectual property and employment law.
  • Membership in good standing with the B.C. Law Society or the Law Society of Upper Canada.
  • Ability to provide timely practical legal advice with respect to complex matters and craft innovative, business-oriented solutions and assist in executing them.
  • Willingness to tackle matters outside of areas of expertise.
  • Ability to work collaboratively, think practically and use sound judgment.
  • Practical, results-oriented approach combined with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a dynamic & varied environment.
  • Strong organizational and client service skills.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary range of $150,000-$165,000.
  • A hybrid work environment that offers work-life flexibility.
  • A one-time allowance to set up your office for remote first employees.
  • A variable annual incentive plan.
  • Generous annual vacation allotment.
  • Top-notch flexible benefits plan.
  • Retirement Plan, matched contributions at 6%.
  • Access to a learning platform and educational assistance support.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Wellness Flex Fund to support personal interest and activities.
  • Day off to volunteer in your community and other paid time off options.
  • Corporate discounts.

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