Coinsquare is hiring a

Web3 Legal Counsel

Coinsquare is looking for a Legal Counsel to join its Legal Department. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Legal Counsel will provide legal and regulatory advice and support in connection with Coinsquare’s crypto asset trading platform business. 

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is positive, collaborative, and optimistic about the future of the industry.
• Is never tired of learning.
  • Is a self-starter and proactive thinker with the ability to assess legal risk and balance commercial interests and realities.
• Has a “get it done” mentality. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving the end goal.
• Wants to help nurture and scale an awesome Legal team.
• Can pivot quickly on projects and tasks. Crypto is continuously evolving, so do our priorities. You’re not someone who wants to do the same thing day in, day out.

What you will be doing:

• Provide strategic and practical advice and support on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters as they arise, including assisting Coinsquare in its evolution to a regulated financial services business, specifically its registration as an IIROC investment dealer and regulation as an Alternative Trading System.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts (primarily related to the establishment and maintenance of ongoing commercial relationships) and other legal documents.
• Advise and work cross-functionally as needed with respect to all areas affecting the business, including corporate/commercial, securities, consumer protection, IP, employment, privacy, marketing, and regulatory.
• Oversee and provide transactional support, as well as manage external counsel on mergers and acquisitions, financings, and other corporate transactions.
• Closely collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to identify, address and communicate risks, and to understand relevant business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline the Legal Department, eliminate inefficiencies, and develop processes and/or contract external tools that empower the Legal Department and the broader business to move quickly.

What you should have: 

• A JD and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 3-5 years’ experience at a recognized law firm looking for the right opportunity to move in-house, or initial experience at a recognized law firm coupled with experience as an in-house lawyer.
• Strong legal background in corporate/commercial law and/or securities law.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to exercise sound legal and business judgment.
• Strong legal drafting and communication skills (verbal and written).Ability to work well under pressure, anticipate upcoming needs and prioritize tasks appropriately.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as with colleagues.
• A customer service focus and the ability to work collaboratively with internal partners. As an in-house lawyer, everyone at Coinsquare will be your client!
• Experience working in fintech and/or crypto would be considered an asset.
• Experience in one or more of the following substantive legal areas would be considered an asset: employment, consumer protection, IP, privacy, and marketing.

About Coinsquare:

Coinsquare is Canada’s leading digital asset trading platform for trading Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and other digital currencies. We’ve raised over $100M to date, growing from one employee in February 2017 to over 100 employees in 2022. We’ve been featured in major media outlets across Canada and are dedicated to bringing crypto investing to the mainstream. We’re full of bright and diverse thinkers. Team members have equal opportunities to contribute to our success within a scale-up culture that encourages self-starters, transparency and team connectivity. We know diverse teams make strong teams. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you require accommodation during the application process, simply let us know and we’ll ensure it’s a positive experience for you. If you’re interested in the role, please apply with your cover letter and resume by March 22, 2022. 

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