Director, Assistant General Counsel - Payments

Capital One Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Not specified; benefits: full coverage for spouses...
3d onsite
Expertise in canadian payments laws
Knowledge of retail payment activities act
Experience with bank act and pcmltfa
This role serves as a key legal advisor to the credit card business, supporting product development and strategic initiatives across the Canadian market

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a key legal advisor to the credit card business, supporting product development and strategic initiatives across the Canadian market.
  • The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of law, technology, and financial services, advising on complex payments frameworks including tokenization and open banking.
  • Capital One offers a hybrid work environment with 3 days in the office, full health coverage for dependents, and up to $5000 in annual tuition subsidies.

Matching Summary

This role serves as a key legal advisor to the credit card business, supporting product development and strategic initiatives across the Canadian market.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Full coverage for spouses and dependents; Up to $3000 mental health coverage; Up to $5000 tuition subsidies per year

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Expertise in Canadian payments laws
  • Knowledge of Retail Payment Activities Act
  • Experience with Bank Act and PCMLTFA
  • Commercial contract negotiation skills
  • Credit card regulatory compliance knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic long-term business approach
  • Collaborative team player mindset
  • Practical problem-solving judgment
  • Growth and possibilities mindset
  • Fluency translating legal to business guidance

Key Requirements

  • Law degree (LLB or JD) from accredited school
  • Active license to practice law in Ontario
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience
  • Deep expertise in Canadian financial services regulation

Work Rights

Must have active license to practice law in Ontario

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