Job Description

Mogo is looking for a brilliant legal mind to join a passionate and disruptive fintech team committed to helping Canadians take control of their financial health. Reporting to the VP, Corporate & Legal Affairs, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be a key member of the Department of \xe2\x80\x9cKnow\xe2\x80\x9d and a trusted advisor to our broader team. Check out the requirements below and if this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do:

• Provide advice with respect to legal issues related to the development and implementation of our business strategy, compliance, governance policies, employment law, marketing and advertising, intellectual property, corporate and regulatory filings, corporate structure and other corporate issues as required
• Be responsible for the delivery of practical, timely and expert legal advice and guidance to the executive management team, heads of department and key internal and external stakeholders with respect to legal, risk and compliance issues related to the development and execution of Mogo\'s and its subsidiaries\xe2\x80\x99 business strategy
• Counsel on both the legal and business ramifications of significant strategic imperatives, including mergers and acquisitions, investments and financings
• Understand the current regulatory environment impacting the financial sector and analyze proposed or new legislation and regulations, including by participating in consultations and industry associations
• Contribute as a legal subject matter expert to key product and growth initiatives as part of a cross-functional leadership team

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll need:

• A law degree and practicing member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia or provincial equivalent (licensing with the Barreau du Quebec is a bonus; licensing with the Barreau and another Canadian law society is a double bonus). Areas of Law: consumer protection, investment management compliance, privacy, CASL, AML, employment law, intellectual property, marketing/competition law, commercial law, corporate and securities, etc.
• 8+ years post-call experience in corporate, securities and commercial law gained at a major law firm and/or in-house in a similiar industry
• Proven expertise in navigating complex partnerships, product offerings and regulatory environments
• Ability to excel in an incredibly fast-paced, high-growth, ever-evolving environment, adept at pivoting and adapting to change
• Experience identifying risks and providing creative solutions in a collaborative manner
• Keen eye for detail while being able to remain focused on the bigger picture
• Superb analytical and communication skills
• Strong drafting skills
• A sense of humour
• Something other than a suit

Bonus points for:

• Experience in the financial services, payments, investment and/or wealth management industries domestically and globally
• Experience with acquisitions and securities transactions
• Regulatory experience
• Exposure to government relations
• Bilingual (French and English)

About Us

At Mogo, we leverage technology and design to push boundaries and transform the future of financial services. In a world dominated by big banks, archaic financial processes, and hidden fees, making money easy and engaging for Canadians is more important than ever. Get access to monthly credit score monitoring, ID fraud protection, personal loans, and mortgages - all at your fingertips. Mogo\xe2\x80\x99s new MogoTrade app offers commission-free stock trading that helps users make a positive impact with every investment. Together with Moka, Mogo\xe2\x80\x99s wholly-owned subsidiary bringing automated, fully-managed flat-fee investing to Canadians, these two products form the heart of Mogo\xe2\x80\x99s digital wealth platform. Mogo\xe2\x80\x99s wholly-owned subsidiary, Carta Worldwide, also offers a digital payments platform that powers the next-generation card programs from innovative fintech companies in Europe, North America and APAC.

Apply today! Mogo is an inclusive place to spend your work life. We hire team members for their talent and diverse backgrounds. Bring your unique perspective to Mogo and help our customers achieve their best financial lives.

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