Senior Corporate Counsel

2 months ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Central 1 Full time

About the Role:

Central 1 is seeking a seasoned General Counsel to lead its legal team and provide strategic advice to the Board and Executive. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of corporate commercial law experience, with a focus on financial services/banking, preferably at a major law firm and/or in the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic and enterprise legal advice to the Board and Executive to support the development and implementation of Central 1's strategy and associated initiatives.
  • Manage external legal expenditures and foster ongoing relationships with external counsel.
  • Lead and manage a team of legal counsel and professional staff, including recruiting, developing and motivating team members through clear direction and performance management.
  • Proactively working with all stakeholders to support regulatory compliance including anti-money laundering, privacy and other compliance obligations.
  • Documenting and reporting on compliance risk and compliance status, including instances of material non-compliance, to applicable management staff and board committees.

Requirements:

  • LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
  • Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
  • 10+ years of corporate commercial law experience, with a focus on financial services/banking, preferably at a major law firm and/or in the financial services industry.
  • Proven people-management experience leading legal professionals, including providing legal, business and relationship-building direction, coaching and recognition.

What We Offer:

  • Work-life flexibility.
  • Hybrid work environment.
  • One time allowance to set up your office for remote first employees.
  • 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.

Salary Range: $152,000 to $220,000

The salary represents a range. The actual salary will vary depending on market conditions and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training.

Central 1 is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive workforce by creating an environment where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We welcome all applicants to join our diverse workforce and we will provide an accessible candidate experience including, but not limited to accommodations to interview sites and alternate formats upon request to our Recruitment team.



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