Legal Counsel - Remote

Overview

As a Legal Counsel at Shakepay, you will play a crucial role in providing legal advice across various teams while helping to shape the legal frameworks for innovative financial technologies.

In Short

• Provide practical, actionable legal advice to support business operations.
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Monitor and interpret evolving regulations in financial services and crypto.
• Collaborate on new products, identifying legal risks and solutions.
• Build efficient legal processes.
• Work closely with regulators and external counsel.
• Receive mentorship and exposure to diverse legal challenges.

Requirements

• LL.B. or J.D. with active membership in a Canadian provincial bar.
• 4+ years of legal experience, preferably in-house or in a law firm.
• Strong foundation in commercial and corporate law.
• Excellent judgment and communication skills.
• Proactive and adaptable mindset.
• Curiosity about fintech and the impact of technology on financial services.

Benefits

• Stock options as part of compensation.
• Yearly salary assessments.
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage.
• Remote-friendly work environment.
• $2,000 annual budget for professional development.
• 20 vacation days with a bonus for unused days.
• Parental leave top-up to 100% for 18 weeks.
• Quarterly team-building events.