Associate Lawyer, Regulatory (Financial services, Fintech, AML)
Location
Toronto or Montreal preferred. Candidates based in Vancouver will be considered.
Our Client
Is a leading national law firm known for its excellence and its supportive, high-performance culture.
Responsibilities
- Advise leading financial institutions, fintech companies, and other market participants on regulatory matters, including the Bank Act, anti-money laundering (AML), and consumer protection (provincial and federal).
- Support transactional mandates in the financial services sector, including M&A.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, and other national offices on complex, high-profile matters.
- Draft and review sophisticated legal documentation for regulatory compliance, licensing, and transactional purposes.
- Contribute to thought leadership, conferences, and other profile-raising initiatives within the financial services and fintech space.
- Opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized leaders in financial services regulation and fintech.
Requirements
- Member in good standing of a Canadian law society (Ontario and/ or Québec).
- 2-5 years of relevant post-call experience in financial services regulatory work, including Bank Act, AML, and consumer protection.
- Excellent academic and professional credentials.
- Experience at a reputable law firm; fintech sector exposure considered an asset.
- Strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills.
- Bilingualism for Montréal-based candidates.
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and client service excellence.
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