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About the Role

We are seeking Finance Lawyers to join our legal support team and provide legal counsel to our Fortune 500 clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of financial services, banking, investment management, capital markets, and securities-related matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate financial and commercial agreements, including investment, trading, brokerage, derivatives, fund, lending, and related transactional documentation.
• Provide legal and regulatory guidance regarding financial products, investment activities, market practices, and applicable Canadian and international regulations.
• Support business, compliance, risk, and operational teams by identifying legal risks and developing practical solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assist with regulatory inquiries, examinations, audits, and compliance initiatives.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in at least one Canadian province.
• 5+ years of experience in financial services, banking, capital markets, investment management, securities, derivatives, funds, brokerage, or related areas.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex financial and commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with financial regulatory frameworks and the legal considerations affecting financial institutions, asset managers, investment firms, broker-dealers, or related organizations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.

Skills

• Financial Services Law
• Banking Law
• Capital Markets Law
• Investment Management Law
• Securities Law
• Derivatives Law
• Fund Law
• Brokerage Law
• Contract Drafting
• Contract Negotiation
• Regulatory Guidance
• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management

Location

• Canada

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years

Education Level

• Licensed to practice law

Salary/Compensations

• $114,000-250,000 per year

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities and tools

About the Company

• For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology.
• We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers.
• Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.

Equal Opportunity

• Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
• Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process.
• Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.