Legal Counsel, Disputes, Incidents and Investigations

Wealthsimple

Legal Counsel for Wealthsimple leading investigations and managing litigation within financial services. Supporting legal aspects of regulatory compliance and operational incidents.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$156,000 - CA$195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in leading complex investigations and providing legal guidance on regulatory matters, litigation, and crisis response, particularly within the financial and technology sectors. Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and develop tailored legal solutions.

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LL.B. Or J.D.Litigation ExperienceCrisis ResponseInternal InvestigationsRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Litigation ManagementForensic Document ReviewWitness InterviewsLegal AdviceIncident Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Membership In Canadian Provincial Bar Association

Industry Keywords

Regulated IndustryFinancial InstitutionsTechnologyFintechConsumer Protection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex investigations involving regulatory and supervisory matters, fraud, whistleblower complaints, sales practices and customer harm - from investigation strategy through witness interviews and forensic document review.
Support the legal response to operational and compliance incidents, including cybersecurity, market conduct, consumer protection, and fraud.
Support our enterprise crisis management, incident and escalation frameworks.
Partner with Compliance, Risk, Privacy, Finance, and Information Security to identify risks and recommend enhancements.
Manage litigation proceedings and pre-litigation disputes or complaints including the management of external counsel.
Provide legal advice and guidance on a range of legal and strategic issues impacting the business and develop tailored solutions to complex problems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

LL.B. or J.D. and member of a Canadian provincial bar association with an active membership.
5 to 7 years of litigation experience, preferably with a mix of private practice and in-house experience.
Demonstrated knowledge in areas related to litigation, internal investigations, and/or crisis response in a regulated industry, with a preference for experience advising financial institutions, technology, or Fintech companies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Top-tier health benefits and life insurance
Long-term group savings with employer match, through Wealthsimple for Business
20 vacation days, 4 wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days per year
90 days away: work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year
Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS