Senior Legal Counsel for Payments Canada

7 days ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Payments Canada Full time

About the Role

Payments Canada seeks a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to serve as a senior-level legal resource and advisor to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), senior management, and business units. As a key member of a collegial team, you will provide strategic and business-focused legal advice and analysis on various topics related to Payments Canada's strategic priorities, general business affairs, and statutory mandate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Exercising thoughtful judgment in providing legal advice to help business partners assess legal risk and make informed business decisions, with a view to the legal and regulatory environment in which Payments Canada operates.
  • Acting as a legal subject matter expert able to provide advice on a range of day-to-day matters, with specialized knowledge and familiarity with drafting and negotiating complex technology agreements, commercial contracts, license agreements, master services agreements, non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, and more.

Leadership and Mentorship

  • Acting as a peer mentor to other members of the Legal team, providing advice and assisting with the development of their professional skills and payments law subject matter expertise.
  • Carrying out duties independently with minimal supervision, keeping the Chief Legal Officer and Director, Legal and Rules informed of important activities, and seeking out peer advice and input as required.

Relationship Management

  • Developing and maintaining positive relationships with internal business partners, senior management, and external stakeholders, requiring a strong customer service orientation and the exercise of discretion, tact, and superior relationship management/building skills.
  • Promoting collaboration and the transfer of business knowledge by facilitating open communication within the Legal team and with its Payments Canada business partners.

Requirements

  • Baccalaureate of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent;
  • Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of post-call corporate law experience in a law firm or in-house/corporate counsel position;
  • Significant experience in drafting and negotiating complex technology agreements, commercial contracts, license agreements, master services agreements, non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements.

What We Offer

  • A competitive compensation package, including an estimated salary of $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience;
  • Flexible, hybrid (remote/office) work environment;
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefit coverage, including mental health coverage, life insurance, and a health spending account for employees and dependents;
  • Paid time off: minimum four weeks paid vacation, sick and personal days, December Holiday Shutdown, and Cultural Holiday Observance Days;
  • Access to Office Gym Facilities;
  • Monthly All Staff Forums led by our Executive Leadership Team.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

We are committed to making everyone feel they can be themselves and thrive at work. We will continue to build on a foundation of respect and appreciation for diversity in all forms and collectively create an inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are valued. We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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