Job Description

Neo is looking for a full-time in-person Senior Legal Counsel to join our team in Calgary, AB. This is a unique opportunity to support a broad range of practice areas including Neo's commercial, regulatory, employment and IP matters. Our Legal team excels in an exciting and fast-paced environment, and knows how to switch gears to adapt to any scenario. We're motivated leaders who want to make things better, simpler and stronger. Make your mark with transformative products and technologies, alongside some of Canada's most successful leaders and tech minds.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide strategic and legal advice on a broad range of practice areas including corporate/commercial, regulatory, employment and IP matters
• Independently structure, draft, negotiate and review complex commercial and relationship agreements with third parties, including identifying legal and business risks and collaborating on solutions
• Anticipate and address legal issues to protect the interests of Neo and reduce exposure to legal risks
• Draft internal policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with legal requirements
• Support legal updates to all customer facing disclosures and agreements
• Develop and maintain form agreements, contract management systems, and other databases
• Develop and implement processes for efficient and streamlined operations surrounding contract negotiation
• Conduct legal research and provide concise and fit for purpose legal advice to internal stakeholders, in a timely manner
• Manage external legal counsel, as required

Who we're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (L.LB) or Jurist Doctor (J.D.)
• A member of, or eligible for membership in, the Law Society of Alberta
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in either private practice or in-house with experience in one or more of following practice areas: corporate/commercial, consumer disclosure, regulatory, and employment
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the banking, fintech or financial services sectors
• Proven ability to think strategically and provide business units with concise analysis and recommendations
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others
• Strong organization and time management skills and the ability to meet short deadlines and prioritize work

About applying with us:

At Neo, you'll be working with industry-leading technology that changes the way we live and redefines Canada's financial future. It's a serious deal, and we're building a high performance, mission-driven, and fast-paced team that strives to make a difference in every Canadian's life. We value personal growth, autonomy, leadership at all levels, and the ability to learn quickly from mistakes. We're a team: in it together, always. Join a world class team building truly disruptive technology, right here in the Canadian prairies.

Benefits of working at Neo:

• Flexible Compensation Scenarios - the ability to choose your base salary and equity combination
• Meaningful Equity - employees are owners.When the company succeeds, you do too
• Extended Health Benefits - comprehensive health and dental coverage that starts on day one
• Wellness Benefits - complimentary access to Headspace and FitOn Pro subscriptions
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave - company top-up and 100% benefits coverage while you're away
• Modern Office Space - our newly renovated headquarters in Calgary and Winnipeg is prime for collaboration and innovation
• Learning Events - all-company huddles, product demo days, guest speakers, and more

Neo Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We are excited to meet with and hire the top talent out there. We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and may require a credit check.