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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
Compensation:
The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $114,000-250,000 per yearand for non-attorney roles is $64,000-201,000 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.
About Axiom:
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. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.
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