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Director, Legal (Banking and Payments) - Remote

Posted 3 days ago
Finance / Legal
Full Time
Worldwide

Overview

Wealthsimple is seeking a Director, Legal to lead legal support for commercial agreements in banking and payments, focusing on innovative legal solutions within complex regulatory frameworks.

In Short

  • Lead legal support for negotiation and management of commercial agreements.
  • Draft and review complex banking and payments agreements.
  • Resolve legal issues related to commercial agreements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess legal risks.
  • Provide clear, actionable legal advice.
  • Use AI tools to streamline legal workflows.
  • Contribute to development of commercial templates and best practices.
  • 8+ years of legal experience in financial services required.
  • Familiarity with Canadian payments infrastructure is a plus.
  • Strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of legal experience in financial services.
  • Experience with technology contracts and complex legal agreements.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Proactive and collaborative mindset.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity in regulatory frameworks.
  • Ability to distill complex legal topics into clear advice.
  • Experience in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.
  • Knowledge of Canadian banking and payments law.
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating legal agreements.
  • Strategic thinker with a builder mentality.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make an impact in a growing fintech company.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Innovative and mission-driven culture.
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies.
  • Support for professional development and growth.
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Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple is a leading fintech company based in Canada, dedicated to helping individuals achieve financial freedom through innovative and accessible financial services. With a mission to simplify money management, Wealthsimple leverages smart technology to transform traditionally complex and costly financial services into transparent and affordable solutions. Serving over 4 million users and managing more than $50 billion in assets, the company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging talented individuals to contribute to its groundbreaking ideas and high-performing teams. Wealthsimple is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that its products cater to a diverse world.

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