Legal Counsel

Fairstone Bank

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Base: $80,000 - $95,000; bonus/equity: annual ince...
Hybrid
Corporate and commercial law
Consumer lending laws and regulations
Drafting and negotiating contracts
Provide strategic legal support to various business units including operations, human resources, risk, finance, marketing, product development, and corporate development

Job Summary

  • Provide strategic legal support to various business units including operations, human resources, risk, finance, marketing, product development, and corporate development.
  • Manage litigation files, draft, negotiate, and review commercial contracts for consumer lending, credit card products, and retail point-of-sale financing agreements.
  • Fairstone offers an award-winning culture, hybrid work model, competitive compensation package with annual incentive bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuous growth.

Matching Summary

Provide strategic legal support to various business units including operations, human resources, risk, finance, marketing, product development, and corporate development.

Salary

Base: $80,000 - $95,000; Bonus/Equity: Annual incentive bonus tied to performance; Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental coverage, virtual healthcare

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Corporate and commercial law
  • Consumer lending laws and regulations
  • Drafting and negotiating contracts
  • Litigation file management
  • Legal and regulatory risk mitigation

Nice-to-have

  • Practical legal solutions
  • Adaptability to change
  • Positive attitude and desire to learn
  • Teamwork and independent work

Key Requirements

  • 1-3 years corporate commercial experience
  • Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • Licensed to practice law in Canada
  • Ontario or Quebec bar membership preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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