Senior Legal Counsel

Questrade Financial Group (QFG) of Companies is committed to helping our customers become much more financially successful and secure.

We are everything a traditional financial institution is not.
At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence.
You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other.
Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.

This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth.
As a diverse and inclusive place to work, there are flexible working arrangements so you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits.
If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at Questrade.

What's in it for you as an employee of QFG?

• Health & wellbeing resources and programs
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute to community causes
• Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment

We're looking for our next Senior Legal Counsel.
Could It Be You?

The purpose of the Senior Legal Counsel role within the Legal Department is to enable Questrade Financial Group (QFG) to obtain additional internal legal support for the growing businesses of the organization, and to better manage legal and regulatory risks.
In addition, the role will provide the necessary legal support for business transactions and day to day operations to meet corporate objectives.

What's it like working as a Senior Legal Counsel at Questrade?

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be a strategic legal partner to QFG's business units, providing expert advice and guidance on complex legal matters to minimize risk and drive business growth.
You will lead the legal aspects of new product development, regulatory compliance, and corporate transactions, while also overseeing day-to-day legal operations and fostering a strong risk management culture.

As a member of our talented and high performing legal team, you will be accountable for leading or supporting any of the below activities:

• Serve as the Legal SME in the design, review and implementation of new businesses, products and services, and the introduction of new features for existing products and services.
  Act as the Legal lead on related projects.
  Advise internal stakeholders of the legal/regulatory risks for new/changing initiatives and develop strategies in collaboration with stakeholders to mitigate or manage those risks
• Fulfill requests for interpretation or guidance and provide clear actionable recommendations supported by research and analysis for subject matter/questions referred to the Legal department
• Responsible for day-to-day legal work within the department as directed or through assignments taken on.
  This may include but is not limited to:
  contract reviews, drafting, and negotiating; marketing collateral reviews; communications reviews; overseeing external counsel; board reporting and governance activities; estates matters; forms reviews and updates; developing and maintaining policies and procedures; making regulatory or legal filings/applications; handling operational issues / complaints / escalations to the Legal department; providing legal opinions or advice on various matters; M&A and integration activities; advocating or negotiating on behalf of QFG; and serving as delegate for Legal department executives and management
• Collaborate and liaise with other functions including Compliance, Finance, Government Relations, Marketing, Product, Strategy, Tax, Technology, Treasury, and Vendor Management to obtain buy-in and to ensure advice provided is joined-up, meets the business needs, can be operationalized, and is sustainable.
  Support cross-functional projects where the Legal department's involvement/expertise is called for
• Lead or contribute to responses on or handling of regulatory issues and proceedings that may arise within or affect various QFG legal entities and inform QFG's strategy in addressing these matters to ensure successful outcomes
• Build and maintain a capability (e.g., by cultivating a network, participating in industry association meetings or other strategies) that would allow QFG to quickly ascertain and remain current on industry practice in meeting key or new regulatory requirements or expectations applicable to QFG's client-facing businesses.
  Remain up to date with applicable regulatory/legal developments and trends within the scope of the Legal department's mandate
• Educate stakeholders and staff on legal and regulatory topics that are of interest or importance to QFG.
  Lead and support training, communication, and awareness programs related to legal and regulatory topics and risk management

So are YOU our next Senior Legal Counsel? You are if you…

• Hold a J.D.
  or LL.B, and are licensed to practice law in Canada
• Have at least 7 years of relevant post-call experience
• Have experience working at or for another financial institution in banking, consumer finance, securities or insurance
• Have excellent communication and drafting skills
• Have the ability to manage multiple competing tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Have sound legal and business judgment to provide practical solutions to complex issues
• Have highly developed negotiation skills and the ability to quickly get to the key issues and present persuasive legal positions
• Have a proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders
• Act, at all times, in concert with QFG's mission, vision, and values
• Drive clarity, bring energy, inspire confidence, and are a team player
• Leverage your network and are a relationship builder
• Are conscientious, diligent, and trustworthy
• Have the ability to influence with positive impact and use time effectively

Sounds like you? Click below to apply!

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At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment.
This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued.
You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential.
Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in.
Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence-not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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