Location
remote, remote, Canada
Posted
July 16, 2026
Job Description
Help shape Canada's financial future as Shakepay's Senior Legal Counsel. Navigate legal complexities in crypto and payments while working with product and compliance teams.
The Senior Legal Counsel role at Shakepay is pivotal for collaborating with cross-functional teams in a rapidly growing fintech environment. You will advise on a range of legal matters, mentor the product design process, and offer strategic business-oriented advice. Your expertise will enable the company to innovate while adhering to regulatory standards in securities, AML/ATF, and consumer protection.
Key Responsibilities:
• Partner with teams to design and launch new financial products
• Advise on legal and regulatory matters impacting the business
• Lead regulatory initiatives, audits, and policy development
• Provide practical advice to navigate legal ambiguities
• Identify AI and automation opportunities to improve legal processes
Requirements...
The Senior Legal Counsel role at Shakepay is pivotal for collaborating with cross-functional teams in a rapidly growing fintech environment. You will advise on a range of legal matters, mentor the product design process, and offer strategic business-oriented advice. Your expertise will enable the company to innovate while adhering to regulatory standards in securities, AML/ATF, and consumer protection.
Key Responsibilities:
• Partner with teams to design and launch new financial products
• Advise on legal and regulatory matters impacting the business
• Lead regulatory initiatives, audits, and policy development
• Provide practical advice to navigate legal ambiguities
• Identify AI and automation opportunities to improve legal processes
Requirements...