Associate Lawyer, Regulatory (Financial services, Fintech, AML)
Job Description
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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