Legal Counsel

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Reporting to the VP Legal & Corporate Affairs, goeasy is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal and regulatory advice and guidance to the goeasy team on a variety of matters, including: contract review and contract lifecycle management, contract negotiation and interpretation, and compliance with all applicable laws that impact business operations.

What will you be doing?

• Identifying, addressing, and managing business needs in support of strategic objectives, while providing support and triage of matters to the VP, Legal & Corporate Affairs.
• Leading the legal process and review in contract lifecycle management, and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the vendor lifecycle - including vendor selection, onboarding, contract review and approval while recommending process enhancements.
• Responding to regulatory inquiries by working with business partners to understand and improve internal processes.
• Leading legal reviews and providing business support in areas such as consumer protection, customer resolutions, and other relevant subject matters.
• Conducting legal research on issues impacting business operations, in collaboration with the Director, Government Relations & Legal.
• Building strong working relationships across all levels of the business to provide legal guidance, influence, and support - becoming a trusted advisor within the organization.
• Keeping the Chief Legal Officer informed of legal issues, risks, and opportunities within your areas of responsibility.
• Advising on complex legal matters and tailoring recommendations to align with business goals and public company requirements.
• Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, and supporting the VP, Legal & Corporate Affairs and Chief Legal Officer in developing business-focused responses.
• Supporting new and existing service offerings across business lines, including partnership initiatives and strategic proposals.
• Assisting the Chief Legal Officer with corporate governance and policy matters, as needed.
• Leading and supporting legal proceedings involving the company to protect its interests.
• Providing practical, business-oriented legal opinions across a wide range of functional areas.
• Supporting the Legal & Corporate Affairs team in maintaining and administering corporate records and registrations, especially in the context of a public company operating across all provinces.

What experience do you have?

• 2–4 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within a dynamic corporate legal department.
• In-house legal experience supporting financial services and/or public companies is preferred.
• Regulatory experience is considered an asset.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, with demonstrated expertise in applicable areas of law.
• Proven entrepreneurial mindset, with a track record of challenging the status quo and introducing innovative legal solutions and best practices.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with…