Top Benefits
About the role
Who We Are
Tetra is leading the charge in Canada’s digital asset revolution, solving one of the final barriers to widespread institutional adoption: secure, compliant custody. With $10 million in backing from powerhouses like ATB Financial, National Bank, Shopify, and Wealthsimple, we’re launching Canada’s first regulated stablecoin and scaling beyond custody into a multi-billion-dollar ecosystem. Managing over $2.5 billion in assets under custody, profitable, and partnered with top-tier banks and fintech giants, Tetra is at the epicenter of Canada’s financial transformation. Founded in 2019 under Tetra Digital Group, we’re building the world’s premier institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure with the stability of a financially robust organization and the high-octane agility of a startup with world-class potential.
Who You Are
You’re a strategic, entrepreneurial legal mind with a passion for reshaping Canada’s financial future through digital assets. As our In-House Legal Counsel, you’ll be a pivotal force in Tetra’s scale-up journey, navigating complex regulatory landscapes and forging ironclad partnerships with industry giants like ATB Financial, National Bank, Shopify, and Wealthsimple. You’re not just a lawyer, you’re a business partner who thrives in high-growth environments, tackling novel challenges with precision and creativity. With 5-8+ years of fintech or financial services experience, you’re ready to drive legal strategy, ensure compliance, and accelerate your career toward senior leadership in 18-24 months. If you’re energized by building the legal foundation for a multi-billion-dollar ecosystem and crave a role where your impact is felt daily, this is your chance to redefine an industry.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Regulatory Strategy & Compliance: Lead legal efforts to ensure compliance with Canadian financial regulations (e.g., FINTRAC, OSFI, CSA) and international standards (e.g., FATF, GDPR) for Tetra’s stablecoin, custody, and Tetra Unity software operations. Spearhead regulatory filings and advocacy to support innovative products in a complex, evolving ecosystem.
- Strategic Partnership Management: Draft and negotiate high-stakes commercial agreements (e.g., MSAs, licensing agreements, NDAs) with major financial institutions and fintech partners, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. Manage legal aspects of strategic investments and due diligence for our future funding rounds.
- Corporate Governance: Oversee corporate governance under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA), maintaining records, board minutes, and resolutions. Advise executives and the board on fiduciary duties, risk mitigation, and corporate structuring for Tetra Digital Group and its subsidiaries.
- Contract Lifecycle Management: Develop and streamline contract management processes, leveraging legal tech tools to draft, review, and execute agreements that drive partnerships with banks, fintechs, and vendors. Ensure contracts reflect Tetra’s innovative vision and compliance standards.
- Risk Management & Advisory: Provide proactive legal guidance on cybersecurity, data privacy (PIPEDA/GDPR), AML/KYC, and IP protection for Tetra’s $2.5B+ custody operations and software offerings. Conduct risk assessments to safeguard growth in a high-risk fintech landscape.
- External Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary legal point of contact for regulators (e.g., FINTRAC, OSFI, Privacy Commissioners), external law firms, and security auditors (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001). Collaborate with financial institutions’ legal teams to align on compliance and risk frameworks.
- Strategic Legal Leadership: Partner with the CEO and Leadership to shape legal strategies that support fundraising, M&A, and global expansion. Provide actionable advice on IP, employment law, and cross-border transactions to fuel Tetra’s multi-jurisdictional growth.
- Process Innovation: Implement legal tech solutions (e.g., contract management systems) to enhance efficiency and scalability. Mentor future legal team members as Tetra’s legal function grows.
What We’re Looking For
Education:
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited Canadian institution. Licensed to practice law in Ontario or Alberta. An MBA or certification in fintech/compliance (e.g., CAMS) is a strong asset.
Work Experience:
- 5-8+ years of post-call experience, with at least 2 years in-house at a fintech, financial services, or technology scale-up, or in private practice focused on corporate/commercial law.
- Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements with banks, insurers, or fintechs, ideally in digital assets or blockchain.
- Strong background in Canadian financial regulations (e.g., FINTRAC, OSFI, CSA) and data privacy laws (PIPEDA, GDPR).
- Experience managing regulatory filings, corporate governance, or cross-border transactions in high-growth environments.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity compliance (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) and vendor risk management is a plus.
Skills & Competencies:
- Exceptional negotiation and drafting skills to craft agreements that balance innovation with compliance.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory concepts into actionable business strategies.
- Hands-on, resourceful problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- Strong project management skills to juggle multiple high-stakes legal matters simultaneously.
- Outstanding communication skills to influence executives, regulators, and partners with clarity and confidence.
- Deep understanding of fintech ecosystems, including stablecoins, digital custody, and DeFi.
- High integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset to work cross-functionally with product, compliance, and BD teams.
Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with blockchain analytics (e.g., Chainalysis) and contract lifecycle management systems.
- Basic knowledge of financial modeling or data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau) is a plus.
*Nice to Have: French/English bilingualism for federal advocacy. Experience in international markets or cross-border transactions.
What’s in it for You
- Pioneer Financial Innovation: Play a central role in launching Canada’s first regulated stablecoin and scaling a multi-billion-dollar digital asset ecosystem, working directly with industry giants like Shopify, National Bank, and Wealthsimple to redefine financial sovereignty.
- Rocket-Fueled Career Growth: Immerse yourself in a high-impact role with unparalleled exposure to complex legal challenges, positioning you for rapid advancement to roles like General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer within 18-24 months. Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge fintech, from blockchain to DeFi, while building expertise that sets you apart in Canada’s competitive legal market.
- Dynamic, Entrepreneurial Culture: Thrive in a fast-paced scale-up environment where you’ll own transformative projects, shape legal processes from scratch, and implement innovative legal tech solutions. Collaborate with a tight-knit team of top-tier talent, driving Tetra’s mission with autonomy and impact.
- Rewards & Equity: Enjoy a competitive salary, equity stock options tied to Tetra’s explosive growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible Work with Global Reach: Based in Calgary/Toronto with a hybrid work model (minimum 3 days in-office per week) after a 3-month full-time in-office onboarding period. Engage with global partners and regulators, with opportunities for travel to key hubs like Calgary Toronto, and Montreal to amplify Tetra’s influence.
Before You Apply
Tetra isn’t for everyone. If you’re looking for easy wins or a comfortable ride, this won’t be the place. But if you’re a high-output, high-trust professional with fire in your gut and the kind of drive that doesn’t quit at 5, we encourage you to apply.
This role is based in Calgary/Toronto with a structured hybrid model of at least 3 days in the office per week. A full-time in-office schedule will be required during the probationary period for training.
Apply Now
Submit your resume along with thoughtful answers to the application questions. We’re not looking for perfection, we’re looking for insight into who you are, what drives you, and why this challenge excites you. Serious consideration starts with a serious application. Deadline to apply: September 29, 2025
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Tetra is committed to building a team as diverse and dynamic as the space we’re in. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, especially those traditionally underrepresented in tech and finance. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll make it happen.
About Tetra Trust Company
Founded in 2019, Tetra is Canada's first regulated Trust company for digital asset custody. Backed by WonderFi, Urbana, Canadian Securities Exchange, Icebook Investments and Coinbase Ventures, Tetra provides solutions to one of the last remaining problems preventing institutional adoption of the digital asset industry – properly regulated custody.
Top Benefits
About the role
Who We Are
Tetra is leading the charge in Canada’s digital asset revolution, solving one of the final barriers to widespread institutional adoption: secure, compliant custody. With $10 million in backing from powerhouses like ATB Financial, National Bank, Shopify, and Wealthsimple, we’re launching Canada’s first regulated stablecoin and scaling beyond custody into a multi-billion-dollar ecosystem. Managing over $2.5 billion in assets under custody, profitable, and partnered with top-tier banks and fintech giants, Tetra is at the epicenter of Canada’s financial transformation. Founded in 2019 under Tetra Digital Group, we’re building the world’s premier institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure with the stability of a financially robust organization and the high-octane agility of a startup with world-class potential.
Who You Are
You’re a strategic, entrepreneurial legal mind with a passion for reshaping Canada’s financial future through digital assets. As our In-House Legal Counsel, you’ll be a pivotal force in Tetra’s scale-up journey, navigating complex regulatory landscapes and forging ironclad partnerships with industry giants like ATB Financial, National Bank, Shopify, and Wealthsimple. You’re not just a lawyer, you’re a business partner who thrives in high-growth environments, tackling novel challenges with precision and creativity. With 5-8+ years of fintech or financial services experience, you’re ready to drive legal strategy, ensure compliance, and accelerate your career toward senior leadership in 18-24 months. If you’re energized by building the legal foundation for a multi-billion-dollar ecosystem and crave a role where your impact is felt daily, this is your chance to redefine an industry.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Regulatory Strategy & Compliance: Lead legal efforts to ensure compliance with Canadian financial regulations (e.g., FINTRAC, OSFI, CSA) and international standards (e.g., FATF, GDPR) for Tetra’s stablecoin, custody, and Tetra Unity software operations. Spearhead regulatory filings and advocacy to support innovative products in a complex, evolving ecosystem.
- Strategic Partnership Management: Draft and negotiate high-stakes commercial agreements (e.g., MSAs, licensing agreements, NDAs) with major financial institutions and fintech partners, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. Manage legal aspects of strategic investments and due diligence for our future funding rounds.
- Corporate Governance: Oversee corporate governance under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA), maintaining records, board minutes, and resolutions. Advise executives and the board on fiduciary duties, risk mitigation, and corporate structuring for Tetra Digital Group and its subsidiaries.
- Contract Lifecycle Management: Develop and streamline contract management processes, leveraging legal tech tools to draft, review, and execute agreements that drive partnerships with banks, fintechs, and vendors. Ensure contracts reflect Tetra’s innovative vision and compliance standards.
- Risk Management & Advisory: Provide proactive legal guidance on cybersecurity, data privacy (PIPEDA/GDPR), AML/KYC, and IP protection for Tetra’s $2.5B+ custody operations and software offerings. Conduct risk assessments to safeguard growth in a high-risk fintech landscape.
- External Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary legal point of contact for regulators (e.g., FINTRAC, OSFI, Privacy Commissioners), external law firms, and security auditors (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001). Collaborate with financial institutions’ legal teams to align on compliance and risk frameworks.
- Strategic Legal Leadership: Partner with the CEO and Leadership to shape legal strategies that support fundraising, M&A, and global expansion. Provide actionable advice on IP, employment law, and cross-border transactions to fuel Tetra’s multi-jurisdictional growth.
- Process Innovation: Implement legal tech solutions (e.g., contract management systems) to enhance efficiency and scalability. Mentor future legal team members as Tetra’s legal function grows.
What We’re Looking For
Education:
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited Canadian institution. Licensed to practice law in Ontario or Alberta. An MBA or certification in fintech/compliance (e.g., CAMS) is a strong asset.
Work Experience:
- 5-8+ years of post-call experience, with at least 2 years in-house at a fintech, financial services, or technology scale-up, or in private practice focused on corporate/commercial law.
- Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements with banks, insurers, or fintechs, ideally in digital assets or blockchain.
- Strong background in Canadian financial regulations (e.g., FINTRAC, OSFI, CSA) and data privacy laws (PIPEDA, GDPR).
- Experience managing regulatory filings, corporate governance, or cross-border transactions in high-growth environments.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity compliance (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) and vendor risk management is a plus.
Skills & Competencies:
- Exceptional negotiation and drafting skills to craft agreements that balance innovation with compliance.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory concepts into actionable business strategies.
- Hands-on, resourceful problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- Strong project management skills to juggle multiple high-stakes legal matters simultaneously.
- Outstanding communication skills to influence executives, regulators, and partners with clarity and confidence.
- Deep understanding of fintech ecosystems, including stablecoins, digital custody, and DeFi.
- High integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset to work cross-functionally with product, compliance, and BD teams.
Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with blockchain analytics (e.g., Chainalysis) and contract lifecycle management systems.
- Basic knowledge of financial modeling or data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau) is a plus.
*Nice to Have: French/English bilingualism for federal advocacy. Experience in international markets or cross-border transactions.
What’s in it for You
- Pioneer Financial Innovation: Play a central role in launching Canada’s first regulated stablecoin and scaling a multi-billion-dollar digital asset ecosystem, working directly with industry giants like Shopify, National Bank, and Wealthsimple to redefine financial sovereignty.
- Rocket-Fueled Career Growth: Immerse yourself in a high-impact role with unparalleled exposure to complex legal challenges, positioning you for rapid advancement to roles like General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer within 18-24 months. Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge fintech, from blockchain to DeFi, while building expertise that sets you apart in Canada’s competitive legal market.
- Dynamic, Entrepreneurial Culture: Thrive in a fast-paced scale-up environment where you’ll own transformative projects, shape legal processes from scratch, and implement innovative legal tech solutions. Collaborate with a tight-knit team of top-tier talent, driving Tetra’s mission with autonomy and impact.
- Rewards & Equity: Enjoy a competitive salary, equity stock options tied to Tetra’s explosive growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible Work with Global Reach: Based in Calgary/Toronto with a hybrid work model (minimum 3 days in-office per week) after a 3-month full-time in-office onboarding period. Engage with global partners and regulators, with opportunities for travel to key hubs like Calgary Toronto, and Montreal to amplify Tetra’s influence.
Before You Apply
Tetra isn’t for everyone. If you’re looking for easy wins or a comfortable ride, this won’t be the place. But if you’re a high-output, high-trust professional with fire in your gut and the kind of drive that doesn’t quit at 5, we encourage you to apply.
This role is based in Calgary/Toronto with a structured hybrid model of at least 3 days in the office per week. A full-time in-office schedule will be required during the probationary period for training.
Apply Now
Submit your resume along with thoughtful answers to the application questions. We’re not looking for perfection, we’re looking for insight into who you are, what drives you, and why this challenge excites you. Serious consideration starts with a serious application. Deadline to apply: September 29, 2025
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Tetra is committed to building a team as diverse and dynamic as the space we’re in. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, especially those traditionally underrepresented in tech and finance. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll make it happen.
About Tetra Trust Company
Founded in 2019, Tetra is Canada's first regulated Trust company for digital asset custody. Backed by WonderFi, Urbana, Canadian Securities Exchange, Icebook Investments and Coinbase Ventures, Tetra provides solutions to one of the last remaining problems preventing institutional adoption of the digital asset industry – properly regulated custody.