Legal Counsel

Job Details Description About us:Peoples Group is a boutique Financial Institution with offices located in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal that has been in the Canadian marketplace for over 30 years. Our mission is to exceed our customers' expectations by providing exceptional customer service backed by extensive product knowledge and experience.Our culture here at Peoples Group is formed by our values; Strength-Based, Relationship Focused, and Passionate Execution. We believe people don't choose a company to work for, they choose a company to join. We also believe that people come first and each day we strive to be willing, trustworthy, and creative. Our employees prioritize risk-based practices and procedures in order to remain risk intelligent and compliant. About you:You are a legal professional with a strong interest in Fintech and innovative financial solutions. You have strong contract drafting skills and an eye for detail. You are an open learner and love to collaborate with a close-knit team. You are a structured and logical thinker, capable of taking a problem and breaking it down into its component parts. You’re non-judgmental if a process isn’t perfect; you will help get it there. You are looking for your next role in a high paced environment where you can spread your wings. You’re passionate about building innovative financial products and solutions with an exceptional team.About you / qualifications:The Legal Counsel is part of the Peoples Group Legal Department and will primarily support the lending business units. The Legal Counsel will function as a legal expert in one or more specific business lines within the business unit. Law degree from an accredited law school and qualified to practice law in Ontario or another province in CanadaAt least 8-10 years relevant experience as a lawyer working with a major law firm or in-houseFluency in French language skills strongly preferredGeneral knowledge of financial services productsStrong contract drafting and negotiation drafting skills, general knowledge of financial servicesStrong attention to detailExceptional organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to fluctuating volumes and manage multiple deadlines and prioritiesA self-starter who can work independently and as part of a teamExperience with consumer protection law is an asset About the day-to day: Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising internal stakeholders and external counterparts on various types of agreementsSupporting the compliance teamDeveloping and maintaining form agreementsAssisting business units in identifying legal issues and risks and complying with laws and regulations that apply to the businessesProviding the business units with concise analysis and recommendationsSupporting development of new digital financial product and service solutionsManaging external legal counsel Annual Compensation:Peoples Group is pleased to offer employees a competitive annual salary and discretionary profit share opportunity. Salary for this position will vary between $160,000 and $200,000 per year depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities & experience that the chosen candidate possess. As part of our recruiting process, shortlisted candidates will be asked their salary expectations for this position.Help us get to know you better by answering our application questions! Your participation is an expected and essential part of our selection process.NOTE: Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest; however only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Peoples Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Experience Licenses & Certifications