Interac Corp

Interac Corp

Legal Counsel

Toronto · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$160kDetected 31 days ago
Intellectual PropertyCommunicationCritical ThinkingTime Management

About the role

  • As the backbone of Canada's financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions.
  • Consistently ranked as Canada's most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.
  • Who You Will Work With: The vacant Legal Counsel role will report to Head, Deputy General Counsel.

Responsibilities

  • Exercising business judgment to deliver practical and pragmatic solutions when the "right" legal answer is not crystal clear.
  • Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family
  • Innovative Thinking - Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what's possible.

Requirements

  • A Law Degree and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
  • 2-5 years practical post-call legal experience in both a corporate legal department or law firm.
  • Working knowledge of privacy, cybersecurity, Code of Conduct, CASL and other regulatory
  • Proven experience advising on a wide range of matters spanning from privacy, competition, intellectual property, technology, and licensing.
  • Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.
  • Experience with financial services technologies, including mobile payments, digital banking, digital identification, verification and authentication and other electronic payments technologies, in addition to traditional payment systems and payment card network operators (preferred).
  • A team player mindset, ready and willing to take on a variety of responsibilities and roles that support the team, department, and organization.
  • Critical thinking with cogent analysis of legal and business issues.
  • You are adept at identifying, assessing, and managing legal and reputational risk.
  • Proactivity with time management and project prioritization.
  • A keen interest in the products, services, and interdependencies at Interac and in the payments ecosystem.
  • Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for the Credit and Debit Card Industry in Canada and/or the Payment Clearing and Settlement Act.

Nice to have

  • Prior experience working for technology vendors, in financial services or the payment industry (preferred).
  • requirements applying to the financial services industry and payment network operators (preferred).

Compensation

  • The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, but Interac's commitment goes beyond compensation.

Benefits

  • Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge
  • Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mind
  • Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families
  • Intentional Support - Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.
  • Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future, and includes:
  • Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance

Company info

  • Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both - driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.
  • Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day - across both digital and physical environments.
  • As the backbone of Canada's financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada's most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.
  • Who You Will Work With:
  • Every transaction matters.
  • Every Canadian matters.
  • At Interac, we protect both - driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.
  • Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection.
  • Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day - across both digital and physical environments.
  • The vacant Legal Counsel role will report to Head, Deputy General Counsel.
  • As a member of the Legal Counsel team at Interac Corp., you will be responsible for providing forward thinking legal guidance and strategic risk analyses for Canada's first FinTech, promoting innovation while protecting Interac's reputation as one of the most trusted financial brands in Canada.
  • We are looking for lawyers with keen business judgment and a genuine interest in payment network and financial services to provide sophisticated advice on a broad range of technology contracting, outsourcing and third-party risk management activities.
  • Interac lawyers handle complex issues, often in real time, to provide practical and actionable advice to an organization that continues to explore uncharted territory in financial services technology.
  • In this role, you will work collaboratively with a close-knit team of sharp, solution-oriented in-house lawyers on projects that challenge you to balance legal imperatives with the core business values, risk tolerance and enterprise strategy of a renowned financial services organization.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer
  • Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That's why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
  • If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at humanresources@interac.ca. We will work with you to meet your needs.
  • Please be aware that certain individuals are misusing Interac Corp.'s name and logo to promote fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. never requests, solicits, or accepts any form of payment in exchange for employment. Any such offers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. Interac Corp. assumes no liability for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or inconveniences arising from or related to these fraudulent activities. Such communications do not constitute an offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Visa & Work Authorization

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