Director of Legal - Banking

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Director, Legal (Banking and Payments).

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex banking, payments, and commercial agreements
• Own contract drafting and risk allocation for commercial relationships critical to the banking and payments infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess legal risks and develop strategies for growth and innovation

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience in financial services, focusing on technology contracts
• Experience with drafting and negotiating complex legal agreements in banking and payments
• Familiarity with Canadian payments infrastructure and intermediaries
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and evolving regulatory frameworks
• A strategic thinker with a builder mentality, thriving in fast-moving environments