SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL (8+ years Technology experience) Toronto or Ottawa
Top Benefits
About the role
Payments Canada makes payments easier, smarter and safer for people living in Canada by providing secure and resilient infrastructure where payments are cleared and settled between financial institutions. We are a public purpose organization that owns and operates Canada’s payment systems, Lynx, the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS) and the forthcoming Real-Time Rail (RTR). We are also responsible for the by-laws, rules and standards that support these systems. In 2024, our systems cleared and settled $107 trillion — more than $424 billion every business day. From a down payment on a home, an invoice paid to a local business or a first pay cheque — payments keep Canadians and the economy moving forward.
As the operator of the payments systems across Canada, there is a need for a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on the large IT systems upon which these payment systems rely. This individual will take a leadership role in advising on, negotiating and drafting a variety of agreements, including complex technology agreements, commercial contracts, MSAs, SaaS and licensing agreements. Working directly with the senior business teams, you will provide legal advice on strategy, risk and business objectives. This role may be located in Toronto or Ottawa, with a hybrid policy of 2 days / week in the office.
The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of commercial IT and / or corporate / commercial experience gained from a law firm or corporation. Any experience in financial services and with federally-regulated entities will be an asset. Strong negotiation and drafting skills as well as the ability to be decisive and self-motivated are essential. The ability to build relationships with business clients and peers, and to mentor others within the legal team, will be important to succeed.
Our client’s values ensure Payments Canada is an organization where trust, community and change guide their actions. Payments Canada is recognized as a socially responsible organization that actively supports and advocates for the advancement of DEI within the organization and the wider community. For further information, please send your cover letter and resumé to Lorene Nagata or Brahm Nathans at Nagataconnex Executive Legal Search or contact them for an initial confidential discussion.
As this is an exclusive campaign with NagataConnex Executive Legal Search,
any resumes received from other sources will be forwarded to them.
About NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search
NagataConnex Executive Legal Search is a search and recruitment firm solely focused on the placement of lawyers and legal professionals into law firms and corporations. The firm combines three recruitment methods – headhunting, database search, and advertising – in order to find the best fit for every client and candidate. NagataConnex has recruited for top Canadian and international firms, boutique firms, and corporations, in some cases placing whole legal departments. We have placed partners, associates, in-house counsel up to and including general counsels, as well as paralegals, law clerks, and legal assistants.
The firm was founded by Lorene Nagata (LL.B.), who has nearly 20 years of experience in legal recruitment. She has a reputation for providing excellent service and maintaining high professional standards. Satisfied clients repeatedly return to NagataConnex, confident in the knowledge that our team will find the best candidate for the opportunity.
SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL (8+ years Technology experience) Toronto or Ottawa
Top Benefits
About the role
Payments Canada makes payments easier, smarter and safer for people living in Canada by providing secure and resilient infrastructure where payments are cleared and settled between financial institutions. We are a public purpose organization that owns and operates Canada’s payment systems, Lynx, the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS) and the forthcoming Real-Time Rail (RTR). We are also responsible for the by-laws, rules and standards that support these systems. In 2024, our systems cleared and settled $107 trillion — more than $424 billion every business day. From a down payment on a home, an invoice paid to a local business or a first pay cheque — payments keep Canadians and the economy moving forward.
As the operator of the payments systems across Canada, there is a need for a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on the large IT systems upon which these payment systems rely. This individual will take a leadership role in advising on, negotiating and drafting a variety of agreements, including complex technology agreements, commercial contracts, MSAs, SaaS and licensing agreements. Working directly with the senior business teams, you will provide legal advice on strategy, risk and business objectives. This role may be located in Toronto or Ottawa, with a hybrid policy of 2 days / week in the office.
The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of commercial IT and / or corporate / commercial experience gained from a law firm or corporation. Any experience in financial services and with federally-regulated entities will be an asset. Strong negotiation and drafting skills as well as the ability to be decisive and self-motivated are essential. The ability to build relationships with business clients and peers, and to mentor others within the legal team, will be important to succeed.
Our client’s values ensure Payments Canada is an organization where trust, community and change guide their actions. Payments Canada is recognized as a socially responsible organization that actively supports and advocates for the advancement of DEI within the organization and the wider community. For further information, please send your cover letter and resumé to Lorene Nagata or Brahm Nathans at Nagataconnex Executive Legal Search or contact them for an initial confidential discussion.
As this is an exclusive campaign with NagataConnex Executive Legal Search,
any resumes received from other sources will be forwarded to them.
About NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search
NagataConnex Executive Legal Search is a search and recruitment firm solely focused on the placement of lawyers and legal professionals into law firms and corporations. The firm combines three recruitment methods – headhunting, database search, and advertising – in order to find the best fit for every client and candidate. NagataConnex has recruited for top Canadian and international firms, boutique firms, and corporations, in some cases placing whole legal departments. We have placed partners, associates, in-house counsel up to and including general counsels, as well as paralegals, law clerks, and legal assistants.
The firm was founded by Lorene Nagata (LL.B.), who has nearly 20 years of experience in legal recruitment. She has a reputation for providing excellent service and maintaining high professional standards. Satisfied clients repeatedly return to NagataConnex, confident in the knowledge that our team will find the best candidate for the opportunity.