International Counsel - Canada
- Full-time
Company Description
Job Description
Square is looking for a motivated attorney as its first legal hire in Canada to provide legal guidance on commercial contracts, product development, and regulatory projects. You will negotiate complex commercial contracts, monitor Square's enterprise risk management, provide legal guidance on product development projects, and ensure Square's regulatory compliance in Canada. You will report to Legal Lead, Seller. A creative legal mind and a sense of adventure are all required, and someone who can work in both structured and unstructured environments.
You will:
Ensure Square's regulatory compliance with its Canadian Money Services Business license, including strong knowledge and experience in payments as well as the review and oversight of its enterprise risk management program
Draft and negotiate many commercial and intellectual property agreements affecting our products
Work on a variety of legal matters to support business development and new ideas in the Canadian market
Provide ideas and insights into how we can work within the law to create amazing product experiences for our customers and reduce legal risks
Partner with government authorities and regulators on matters relevant to the payments and financial industries, including OSFI and FINTRAC
Provide sound compliance advice on laws and regulations relevant to consumer protection, advertising, IP, data protection, and the software and financial services industries
Draft terms of use, product policies, disclosures, and implement related processes
Manage communications and requests for information from government authorities, sellers and consumers
Work with domestic counsel to provide globally aligned legal advice
Qualifications
You have:
Familiarity launching products and advising on the legal and regulatory aspects of product development in the technology space
Commercial negotiation and drafting skills
A passion for fintech and the future of commerce
Fluency in translating legal advice into actionable guidance for innovative product and business teams
Organize, prioritize, and manage projects
7+ years post-qualification experience as an attorney/contract negotiator practicing in Canada
Experience in fintech/e-commerce/financial services (desirable but not essential)
Additional Information
Perks
At Square, we want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement Plans
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Wellness perks
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Learning and Development resources