About this role
Join a dynamic financial services company as an Interim Chief Legal Officer in West GTA, ON. This hybrid role involves steering the legal function during a significant transition. In this interim capacity, you will manage legal strategy and compliance for a publicly traded organization. As a key advisor to the CEO and the Board, you’ll guide the alignment of legal operations with the company’s evolving business needs. You will also mentor a team of in-house lawyers while collaborating with external firms to ensure legal matters are efficiently handled. Key Responsibilities: • Manage all aspects of legal and compliance functions • Conduct evaluations for the current legal team • Serve as an advisor to Executive Leadership • Work with the Board on comprehensive governance approaches • Develop profiles for future Chief Legal Officer candidates Requirements: • Background as a General Counsel in financial services • Experience in a publicly traded company preferred • Proven track record in building compliance functions • Strong leadership and team management skills • High-level communication and presentation expertise Shape the future of legal services during a critical transition period. #J-18808-Ljbffr