Director, Legal (Wealth Management) - Remote

Overview

The Director, Legal (Wealth Management) will join Wealthsimple’s Regulatory Team, providing legal and regulatory advice to support the development of innovative wealth management products.

In Short

• Join a team of legal, compliance, and risk experts.
• Provide legal advice for wealth management product development.
• Negotiate and draft various legal agreements.
• Advise on governance and risk matters related to funds.
• Collaborate with Product and Investment Research teams.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in securities or corporate law.
• Asset management expertise is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project management skills to balance priorities.
• Fluency in French is a plus.

Requirements

• A law degree.
• Experience at a major Canadian law firm or in-house legal department.
• Familiarity with Canadian capital markets regulations.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a leading fintech company.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Impactful role in innovative product development.
• Flexible working arrangements.