Associate General Counsel

1 month ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Momentum Financial Services Group_new Full time
Job Title: Associate General Counsel

Momentum Financial Services Group_new is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate General Counsel to join our team. As a key member of our legal department, you will provide expert legal advice and guidance to various business units within the company on a range of issues, including new product launches, regulatory compliance, and contracts.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide expert legal advice and guidance to various business units within the company on a range of issues, including new product launches, regulatory compliance, and contracts.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements.
  • Manage the company's litigation function, with the assistance of an in-house litigation paralegal and external counsel.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis on various legal issues affecting the business and summarize findings.
  • Effectively manage and oversee the work of outside counsel to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
Requirements:
  • A law degree from a Canadian law school.
  • Membership in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
  • At least 8 years of combined, relevant experience at law firms or in-house legal departments, with deep and practical knowledge and expertise in banking or financial services.
  • Employment law and/or litigation experience are significant assets.
  • Familiarity with technology product launches and legal aspects of product development, translating legal advice into actionable guidance for teams.
  • Expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts with a proactive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude.
  • Advanced ability to quickly assess legal risks, evaluate and solve problems, prioritize multiple high-profile projects, and maintain a diligent, organized, and professional demeanor under pressure, while balancing legal risk mitigation against key business objectives and risks.
  • A positive attitude and strong integrity, ethics, and judgment, with advanced project management skills and a team player, hands-on approach to cross-departmental coordination.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Momentum Financial Services Group_new is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced legal professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.

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