Legal Counsel - Marketing & Advertising
Your career is an investment that grows over time!
Wealthsimple is on a mission to help everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining what it means to manage your money. Using smart technology, we take financial services that are often confusing, opaque and expensive and make them transparent and low-cost for everyone. We’re the largest fintech company in Canada, with over 4 million users who trust us with more than $50 billion in assets.
Our teams ship often and make an impact with groundbreaking ideas. We're looking for talented people who keep it simple and value collaboration and humility as we continue to create inclusive and high-performing teams where people can be inspired to do their best work.
About the Team
The Legal Counsel, Marketing & Advertising will join Wealthsimple’s Regulatory (Reg) Team, which is a team of trailblazing legal, compliance and risk experts, who thrive by partnering with Wealthsimple’s R&D teams to create new and innovative products. Reg Team is defined by its creativity, resourcefulness, hustle and determination. We are dissatisfied with the status quo and determined to break new ground to help Canadians achieve financial freedom.
Responsibilities
Provide legal counsel and guidance on advertising and marketing campaigns, including reviewing advertising materials for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and drafting and reviewing promotional or contest terms and conditions.
Draft and negotiate a variety of agreements related to marketing and advertising, such as sponsorship agreements, influencer agreements and agency agreements.
Respond and track risk escalations and investigate possible complaints related to advertising materials.
Stay updated on industry trends and changes in advertising regulations, and advise clients on best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.
Qualifications
Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on advertising and marketing law, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department setting.
In-depth knowledge of Canadian advertising laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Competition Act, Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, and applicable provincial regulations.
Nice to Haves
Familiarity with digital marketing platforms and technologies, including social media advertising and influencer marketing.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively advise clients and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to categorize and prioritize reviews
Why Wealthsimple?
🤑 Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance
📈 Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple for Business
🌴 20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days
📚 Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets respectively
🛫 90 days away program: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year
🌎 A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)
💖 Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year
We’re a remote-first team, with over 1,000 employees coast to coast in North America. Be a part of our Canadian success story and help shape the financial future of millions — join us!
Read our Culture Manual and learn more about how we work.
Technology & Innovation at Wealthsimple
We believe the future belongs to those who innovate boldly. At Wealthsimple, every team member is expected to lean into new technologies, including AI, and tooling to rethink how we work, solve problems faster, and create even greater value. We're looking for people who are not just comfortable with change but energized by it. Our commitment is to build a company that evolves at the pace of the world around us, and we want you to help lead that future.
DEI Statement
At Wealthsimple, we are building products for a diverse world and we need a diverse team to do that successfully. We strongly encourage applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Accessibility Statement
Wealthsimple provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know, and we will work with you to provide the necessary support and make reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs.
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Legal Counsel - Marketing & Advertising
Your career is an investment that grows over time!
Wealthsimple is on a mission to help everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining what it means to manage your money. Using smart technology, we take financial services that are often confusing, opaque and expensive and make them transparent and low-cost for everyone. We’re the largest fintech company in Canada, with over 4 million users who trust us with more than $50 billion in assets.
Our teams ship often and make an impact with groundbreaking ideas. We're looking for talented people who keep it simple and value collaboration and humility as we continue to create inclusive and high-performing teams where people can be inspired to do their best work.
About the Team
The Legal Counsel, Marketing & Advertising will join Wealthsimple’s Regulatory (Reg) Team, which is a team of trailblazing legal, compliance and risk experts, who thrive by partnering with Wealthsimple’s R&D teams to create new and innovative products. Reg Team is defined by its creativity, resourcefulness, hustle and determination. We are dissatisfied with the status quo and determined to break new ground to help Canadians achieve financial freedom.
Responsibilities
Provide legal counsel and guidance on advertising and marketing campaigns, including reviewing advertising materials for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and drafting and reviewing promotional or contest terms and conditions.
Draft and negotiate a variety of agreements related to marketing and advertising, such as sponsorship agreements, influencer agreements and agency agreements.
Respond and track risk escalations and investigate possible complaints related to advertising materials.
Stay updated on industry trends and changes in advertising regulations, and advise clients on best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.
Qualifications
Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on advertising and marketing law, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department setting.
In-depth knowledge of Canadian advertising laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Competition Act, Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, and applicable provincial regulations.
Nice to Haves
Familiarity with digital marketing platforms and technologies, including social media advertising and influencer marketing.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively advise clients and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to categorize and prioritize reviews
Why Wealthsimple?
🤑 Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance
📈 Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple for Business
🌴 20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days
📚 Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets respectively
🛫 90 days away program: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year
🌎 A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)
💖 Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year
We’re a remote-first team, with over 1,000 employees coast to coast in North America. Be a part of our Canadian success story and help shape the financial future of millions — join us!
Read our Culture Manual and learn more about how we work.
Technology & Innovation at Wealthsimple
We believe the future belongs to those who innovate boldly. At Wealthsimple, every team member is expected to lean into new technologies, including AI, and tooling to rethink how we work, solve problems faster, and create even greater value. We're looking for people who are not just comfortable with change but energized by it. Our commitment is to build a company that evolves at the pace of the world around us, and we want you to help lead that future.
DEI Statement
At Wealthsimple, we are building products for a diverse world and we need a diverse team to do that successfully. We strongly encourage applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Accessibility Statement
Wealthsimple provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know, and we will work with you to provide the necessary support and make reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs.