Senior Legal Counsel

Shakepay is a financial services company focused on Bitcoin and crypto, offering products like a Bitcoin card, direct deposit, bill payments, and Interac e-Transfer, with a mission to help Canadians build wealth through Bitcoin.

Location: Remote (Canada)

Salary: 150,000 - 220,000 CAD

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product, Compliance and business teams to help design and launch new products, translating complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical solutions.
• Advise on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters across securities, AML/ATF, payments, consumer protection and other areas impacting Shakepay's business.
• Lead regulatory initiatives, including supporting examinations, audits, licensing work, policy development and engagement with regulators.
• Provide practical, business-oriented advice to leaders across the company, helping teams navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions while balancing legal, regulatory and operational considerations.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation and scalable processes to improve how legal work gets done and enable the business to move faster.
• Support the team on a variety of other legal matters as needed, including commercial agreements, corporate governance, employment and strategic projects.

Requirements

• Canadian-qualified lawyer with 5+ years of experience, ideally in fintech, payments, financial services, crypto, or a fast-moving technology company.
• Able to operate independently in a lean team, make decisions with incomplete information, and move work forward without heavy oversight.
• Business-oriented legal judgment: you start from the product or business outcome, then help the team understand risk, options, and a recommended path.
• Comfortable advising product and operational teams directly, including on ambiguous questions where there may not be a perfect answer.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Stock options as part of total compensation.
• Development programs with continuous feedback and quarterly reviews.
• Health and dental coverage, including wellness spending accounts.
• Remote work from anywhere in Canada, with optional office access in Montreal and Toronto.
• $2,000 annual budget for courses, certifications, and training.
• 20 days of vacation per year, with a $1,000 bonus if all used.
• Parental leave top-up to 100% of salary for 18 weeks.
• Quarterly team-specific or company-wide offsites.

Additional Information

• Base salary range is 150,000 - 220,000 CAD, varies based on experience and skills.
• Encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and those eager to learn.
• Uses AI tools in the hiring process, with all decisions made by the hiring team.
• Fluency in English required due to customer base and platform nature.