Legal Counsel (Hybrid)

Legal Counsel (Hybrid) Join Moneris, a Canadian FinTech leader in payments and commerce technology. As Legal Counsel, you will provide legal guidance related to commercial and technology deals, product commercialization, regulatory compliance, and legal risk management.

Location:

Toronto office, Hybrid.

Reporting Relationship:

Managing Counsel.

What you’ll do

Advise leadership and internal clients on privacy, employment, intellectual property, technology, marketing, commercial and corporate law.

Negotiate, draft and interpret commercial agreements with clients, partners, and vendors.

Manage actual or threatened litigation and guide dispute resolution.

Identify, analyze, and respond to legislative and regulatory developments affecting Moneris.

Assist on corporate M&A and legal due diligence.

Create and maintain precedent agreements and lead knowledge‑management initiatives.

Handle issues and escalations related to customers and partners.

Manage external counsel to ensure effective performance and control costs.

What you bring

LL.B. or J.D. and active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or another Canadian provincial bar association.

3+ years of experience practicing corporate law, preferably with a blend of full‑service firm and in‑house experience (payments industry or FinTech an asset).

Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.

Proven ability to manage difficult conversations and resolve issues.

Strong work ethic and ability to prioritize and handle a broad array of matters.

Fluency in French is a plus but not mandatory.

What you get

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program, performance‑based bonuses, flexible benefits and choice of HSA or PSA.

Retirement planning support, profit‑sharing, and defined contribution pension plan.

Growth & development opportunities: Coursera, mentorship, internal gig marketplace.

Holistic wellness support: Employee & Family Assistance Program, virtual healthcare, wellness initiatives.

Hybrid work, Work from Abroad option, paid time off.

Recognition and rewards: company‑wide recognition, banking perks from RBC & BMO, employee discounts.

Find out more about work perks and benefits at Moneris.com/careers.

We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, all genders, sexual orientations, and intersectional identities. We encourage candidates to share transferable experience and how it supports success in this role.

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