Senior Legal Counsel, Technology and Privacy Specialist

2 weeks ago

Oakville, Ontario, Canada FCT Full time

About FCT

FCT is a leading company in the financial services industry, providing innovative solutions and services to professionals in law, credit, evaluation, and real estate across Canada.

We are committed to the success of our employees and offer a dynamic work environment where innovators and collaborators come together to leverage each other's talents. Our company values diversity and inclusion, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome and celebrated.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel, Technology and Privacy to join our team. As a key member of our legal department, you will provide strategic advice to management on corporate and 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, 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.
  • Be effective in your execution of assigned activities and identification and implementation of strategies that would minimize risk, optimize cost, and ensure client experience, while also considering the contractual obligations of FCT.

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

  • A comprehensive range of employee benefits, including virtual health care and an employee and family assistance program.
  • A group retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Hybrid work arrangements.
  • Opportunities for paid volunteer work and matched charitable donations.
  • Employee recognition programs with referral bonuses.
  • Potential performance-based incentives.
  • The opportunity to participate in our employee stock ownership plan.
  • And more

About Us

By joining FCT, you will not only be part of a award-winning company, but also a team of engaged and empowered employees who are committed to success.

Thank you for considering FCT. We look forward to meeting you.

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