General Counsel

3 days ago


Markham, Ontario, Canada Virgo Full time

About Virgo Group

Founded in Toronto, Canada, Virgo Global Holdings ("Virgo", ) is a comprehensive global digital asset services provider that covers three continents with multiple offerings under its structure, including two non-custodial trading platforms (VirgoCX & VirgoAU: Canada and Australia), premium OTC institutional trading service desks (Virgo Wealth: Canada, US, and Australia), a crypto-centric portfolio manager/investment fund manager/exempt market dealer firm (Virgo Digital Asset Management), and a stablecoin on/off ramp and money remittance platform (VirgoPAY) Virgo has also incubated a Web3 wallet Wallet V ) which serves as a gateway for all Web3 users to a complete DeFi experience. Virgo will work tirelessly to offer the most professional services within the digital asset and Web3 industry with a focus on innovation, convenience and professionalism, making crypto great for all.

Mission and Vision

Our mission is to offer effective solutions for global retail and institutional investors, including digital asset management, non-custodial exchanges and Web3 wallet, premium regional OTC desks, stablecoin settlement platform, and money remittance solution. We strive to become your all-in-one destination for any digital asset needs.

As the
General Counsel of Virgo Group
, you will serve as the principal legal advisor to the Group and play a critical role in overseeing all legal and governance matters across the organization. In addition, you will act as the designated
Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) for Virgo Digital Asset Management (VDAM),
with responsibility for overseeing its regulatory compliance framework in accordance with applicable securities laws.

This role requires a strategic legal leader with strong commercial judgment and deep regulatory expertise, capable of supporting business growth while managing legal and compliance risk in a highly regulated, fast-evolving digital asset environment.

You will work closely with executive leadership, business teams, regulators, and external counsel to ensure the Group operates in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, while enabling innovation, scalability, and long-term sustainable growth.

Responsibilities:

Group Legal Oversight (Virgo Group)

Legal Oversight

  • Oversee and manage all legal matters of Virgo Group.
  • Maintain deep knowledge of industry practices and evolving legal requirements applicable to digital assets, securities, privacy, and financial services.
  • Act as the primary legal contact with regulators and external authorities on legal and regulatory matters.
  • Lead and manage matters relating to litigation, threats of litigation, and overall group legal strategies.
  • Coordinate with external legal counsel, auditors, insurers, and advisors as necessary.

Corporate, Commercial & Governance

  • Draft, review, negotiate, and approve a wide range of contracts, agreements, and legal documents to ensure compliance and commercial effectiveness.
  • Provide legal guidance on corporate structure, board governance, shareholder matters, and corporate secretarial requirements.
  • Maintain group minute books and related corporate documents.

Business Support & Strategic Advisory

  • Provide legal support to business teams on new product launches, strategic initiatives, partnerships, and market expansion to ensure legal requirements are met.
  • Work cross-functionally with compliance, operations, finance, product, IT, and marketing teams to support execution against legal and regulatory obligations.
  • Support mergers, acquisitions, investments, strategic transactions, and other corporate development activities.

Chief Compliance Officer Responsibilities (Virgo Digital Asset Management ("VDAM") Only)

Regulatory & Compliance Program Ownership

  • Act as designated Chief Compliance Officer for VDAM.
  • Own the design, implementation, and effectiveness of the compliance program.
  • Maintain registrations, filings, and serve as primary regulator liaison (OSC/CSA/OBSI/FINTRAC).
  • Conduct compliance training for VDAM employees and contractors.

Investment Fund, Trading & Client Compliance Oversight

  • Oversee compliance for prospectus-exempt investment funds and Separately Managed Accounts.
  • Supervise portfolio management, trading, personal trading, conflicts.
  • Ensure AML/KYC, onboarding, disclosures, and marketing materials meet regulatory standards.

Governance, Risk Escalation & Reporting

  • Identify, document, and manage conflicts of interest and regulatory risks.
  • Lead incident response, complaint handling, and regulatory examinations.

Requirements:

  • 6+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a combination of top-tier law firm and/or in-house experience.
  • Prior experience as a General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or senior legal leader within a regulated financial service, fintech, or digital asset organization is preferred.
  • Law degree from an accredited institution; admission to practice law in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
  • Additional qualifications in compliance, securities, or financial regulation are a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of securities law, corporate law, commercial contracts, privacy laws, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Familiarity with Canadian regulatory bodies and frameworks, including NI 31-103, NI 81-102, PIPEDA, and regulators such as OSC, BCSC, AMF, and FINTRAC, is strongly preferred.
  • Strategic, analytical thinker with strong risk assessment and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership and the Board.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong sense of integrity, sound judgment, and ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.

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