Legal Co-op

Our Business

FISPAN is an Enterprise SaaS FinTech company that allows banks to deploy embedded financial products and services to create a seamless banking connection for their corporate clients. Our product aims to provide instant scale and reach for banks who want to remove friction and add value by enabling their commercial banking clients to access banking services through their preferred operational software. Founded in 2016 by renowned entrepreneur Lisa Shields, FISPAN is on a mission to create the best product in the FinTech industry, and fundamentally change the way that companies bank. Being the market leader in ERP-banking, we work with the world’s Tier 1 banks with assets exceeding up to $3T, including J.P. Morgan Chase.

With our rapid growth, we are looking for dynamic and passionate individuals to join our high performance team, in an inclusive culture, that rockets us to number 1 in our space. FISPAN recognizes that passionate, hard working individuals with diverse backgrounds are what makes innovation happen. Being a Vancouver based start-up, our modern and scenic office is located in downtown’s historic Marine Building.

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Legal & Risk Officer (CLRO), the Legal Co-op will play an important role supporting the CLRO as well as the Human Resources and Security GRC heads on legal and compliance matters impacting FISPAN, as we progress on our journey.

Main Responsibilities

• Commercial Transactions and Contract Management:
  • Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including with our bank partners.
  • Maintain and organize contract repositories and management processes.
  • Conduct contract management reviews and analyses.
  • Collaborate with various departments to ensure contractual compliance.
• Legal Compliance and Risk Analyses:
  • Conduct legal research to stay abreast of industry regulations.
  • Assist in analyzing and mitigating legal risks associated with business operations.
  • Support the legal team in developing policies and compliance programs.
  • Key areas of focus include privacy and data protection, and use of Generative AI.
• Legal Research:
  • Conduct legal research on relevant issues and provide summaries.
  • Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting the fintech industry, including in relation to payments, privacy and data protection, and IP.
• Employment Law Matters:
  • Provide support on employment-related legal matters.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of employment policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in the law faculty at University of Victoria, Capilano University or Simon Fraser University.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in technology / fintech law, and familiarity with tech contracts, is a plus.

Why Work With Us?

• Experienced team

Our CEO’s previous venture, Hyperwallet, was purchased by Paypal and ranks as one of the largest Canadian acquisitions! A seasoned leadership team with relevant experience scaling technology companies from start-up through growth phases to acquisition. Join our team to build your network and engage in mentorship opportunities.

• Start-Up Environment

FISPAN’s start-up nature implies autonomy and leadership over projects. Our employees hold a higher level of responsibility and are presented with various hands-on opportunities from the get-go. We want our team to reach their full potential and career aspirations.

• Rich Culture

We understand that personal growth happens on multiple levels, which is why we encourage a work-life balance to have family time, explore new ideas and develop hobbies. At FISPAN, you can also expect various (virtual) and in person company-wide events and clubs to drive engagement.

• Perks

Our prime downtown Vancouver office is close to a Skytrain, prestige shopping, and coastal views. FISPAN employees have access to our building fitness center and amenities, fully stocked cupboards, weekly team lunches, and daily coffee runs. We also set our employees up for success by providing the most modern MacBook and Apple equipment.

Compensation Package

FISPAN believes in an atmosphere and culture when innovation can flourish, collaboration and teamwork are valued and transparency is at the core of it all. We want our employees to see how the ideas they help generate today have an impact on how we do business tomorrow. With that, the salary range for this position is $3700 - $4500 monthly; the salary is based on comparable market data for similar jobs and job levels from companies of similar employee size, revenue and location. A candidate’s specific base salary will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, applicable experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, among other things.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As FISPAN continues to grow, we are committed to celebrating diversity, endorsing equity, and encouraging inclusion. This starts in the recruitment process. All job postings are first evaluated in a gender-decoding platform to ensure fair candidate pools. Human Resources and hiring managers also engage in blind hiring and resume review practices to ensure we are being objective and mitigating any potential biases.