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Job Title


Legal Counsel


Company : Moneris


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-03-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Your Moneris Career - The Opportunity As Legal Counsel, you will provide legal guidance related to commercial and technology deals, product commercialization, regulatory compliance and legal risk management. You''''ll evaluate, analyze, assess, and advise on legal risks associated with the operation of the company, all while balancing Moneris'''' operational and economic goals. JR105350 Legal Counsel Location: You will be based in either our Toronto or Montreal office, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. Reporting Relationship: You will report to the Managing Counsel. Posting Type: Replacement Position. Salary Range: The expected base salary range for this role is $141,973 - $186,339. Total compensation may also include variable or discretionary incentive components, including but not limited to bonuses and commissions. Individual job offers are determined by various factors, including experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs. What You''''ll Do Advise leadership and other internal clients on a variety of legal topics including privacy, employment, intellectual property, technology, marketing, commercial and corporate law. Negotiate, draft and interpret commercial agreements with Moneris clients, partners and vendors. Manage actual or threatened litigation and guide dispute resolution. Identify, analyze, and respond to legislative and regulatory developments affecting Moneris. Create and maintain precedent agreements and participate in/lead knowledge management initiatives to improve overall efficiency of the Legal team and evolve best-in-class legal services to clients. Handle issues and escalations related to customers and partners. Manage external counsel to ensure effective performance and control costs. What You Bring LL.B. or J.D. and active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or Quebec. 3+ years of experience practicing in corporate law, preferably with a blend of fullservice law firm and inhouse experience (experience in the payments industry or FinTech considered an asset). Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills. Proven ability to constructively manage difficult conversations and effectively address and resolve issues. Strong work ethic and ability to effectively prioritize and handle a broad array of matters. Fluency in French is considered a plus but is not mandatory. What You Get At Moneris, we believe in empowering you to succeedpersonally and professionally. As part of our team, you''''ll have access to resources, opportunities, and an inclusive environment that supports your development and career. Comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including performancebased bonuses, flexible benefits starting from day one, and your choice of a health spending account (HSA) or personal spending account (PSA) Retirement planning support, with profitsharing programs including company match and a defined contribution pension plan Growth & development opportunities, including unlimited access to Coursera, mentorship programs, and an internal gig marketplace Holistic wellness support, with an Employee & Family Assistance Program, 24/7 virtual healthcare, and workplace wellness initiatives Flexibility that works for you, including hybrid work arrangements, a Work from Abroad program, and paid time off programs Recognition and rewards, with companywide recognition programs, exclusive banking perks from RBC & BMO, and access to great employee discounts. Loccasion Votre carrire Moneris Vous fournirez des conseils juridiques lis aux ententes commerciales et technologiques, la commercialisation des produits, la conformit rglementaire et la gestion des risques juridiques. Vous valuerez, analyserez et fournirez des conseils sur les risques juridiques lis au fonctionnement de lentreprise, tout en tenant compte des objectifs oprationnels et conomiques de Moneris. Emplacement Au bureau de Toronto ou de Montral, selon un horaire conciliant les prsences au bureau et le tltravail. Lien hirarchique Vous relverez de la conseillre juridique principale ou du conseiller juridique principal. Type de poste Remplacement. Fourchette salariale Le salaire de base prvu pour ce poste est compris entre 142 000 $ et 186 000 $. La rmunration totale peut galement inclure des lments variables ou discrtionnaires, notamment des primes et des commissions. Les offres demploi sont personnalises en fonction de diffrents facteurs, comme lexprience, la formation, les comptences, les attestations et les besoins de lentreprise. Vos responsabilits Votre carrire Moneris Conseiller la direction et la clientle interne sur divers sujets juridiques, notamment la confidentialit, lemploi, la proprit intellectuelle, la technologie, le marketing, le droit commercial et le droit des socits Ngocier, rdiger et interprter les ententes commerciales avec la clientle, les partenaires et les fournisseurs de Moneris Grer les litiges rels ou potentiels et orienter la rsolution des diffrends Cerner, analyser et ragir aux changements lgislatifs et rglementaires qui touchent Moneris Crer et tenir jour des ententes types, participer des initiatives de gestion de linformation ou les diriger afin damliorer lefficacit globale de lquipe juridique et doffrir les meilleurs services juridiques possibles la clientle Grer les problmes et les recours hirarchiques lis la clientle et aux partenaires Grer les conseillres et conseillers externes afin dassurer le rendement et de contrler les cots Votre profil Votre carrire Moneris LL.B. ou J.D. et membre actif en rgle du Barreau de lOntario ou du Barreau du Qubec Au moins trois ans dexprience dans le domaine du droit des socits, acquise la fois dans un cabinet davocates et davocats offrant une gamme complte de services et en tant que juriste dentreprise (une exprience dans le secteur des paiements ou de la fintech serait un atout) Excellentes comptences en rdaction, en ngociation et en analyse Gestion constructive des conversations difficiles et capacit grer les problmes et les rsoudre Solide thique professionnelle et capacit hirarchiser efficacement les tches et traiter un large ventail de questions La matrise du franais est considre comme un atout, mais nest pas obligatoire Vos avantages Votre carrire Moneris Moneris, nous croyons quil faut vous donner les moyens de russir, tant sur le plan personnel que professionnel. En tant que membre de notre quipe, vous aurez accs des ressources, des occasions et un environnement inclusif qui soutiendra votre perfectionnement et votre carrire. Programme de rmunration globale complet, incluant des primes au rendement, des avantages flexibles partir du premier jour de travail, et le choix entre un CSS (Compte Soins de sant) et un CDP (Compte de dpenses personnel) Soutien la planification de la retraite, comprenant des programmes de participation aux bnfices avec contributions de lentreprise et un rgime de retraite cotisation dtermine Occasions de croissance et de perfectionnement, y compris un accs illimit Coursera, des programmes de mentorat et une plateforme technologique interne pour projets court terme Soutien complet au bientre, avec un programme daide aux employ(e)s et leur famille, des soins de sant virtuels en tout temps et des initiatives de bientre au travail Souplesse pour vous, sous la forme dhoraires de travail hybrides, dun programme de travail ltranger et de programmes de congs pays Reconnaissance et rcompenses, avec des programmes de reconnaissance lchelle de lentreprise, des avantages bancaires exclusifs auprs de RBC et de BMO, et laccs des rductions avantageuses pour le personnel Pour en savoir plus sur les avantages sociaux que vous obtiendrez en tant que membre du personnel de Moneris, consultez la page moneris.com/carrires. Note: We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people of all genders, sexual orientation and intersectional identities. AI Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to screen, select, and assess applications. All AI outputs are reviewed and validated by our recruitment team. We acknowledge that people from equitydeserving groups (including racialized individuals, women, gender diverse individuals, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and those born outside of Canada) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet all the requirements posted. At Moneris, we believe candidates bring experience to their work in many ways. We encourage you to apply and share, in the application form, the transferrable experience you bring, and how this will support your success in this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr