Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial – Corporate

KOHO

. Provide legal support across KOHO Tech and KOHO Bank .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$180,000 - CA$210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in contract negotiation, drafting, and compliance within the tech and banking sectors, with a focus on supporting corporate and employment law matters. Proficient in utilizing AI for legal workflows and managing risk in partnerships and procurement.

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Contract NegotiationContract DraftingTech Procurement ExperienceLegal Support for Employment LawFamiliarity with OSFI B10 Guideline

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Hard Skills

Legal SupportContract Lifecycle ManagementCommercial AgreementsCorporate Debt TransactionsEquity Fundraises

Tools & Technologies

AI for Legal Workflows

Certifications & Qualifications

Legally Eligible to Work in Canada

Industry Keywords

In-House LawyerBankingFintechProcurementPartnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal support across KOHO Tech and KOHO Bank
Work closely with Procurement, Partnerships, and People & Culture teams to provide practical legal advice
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including complex arrangements with banking, processing, and technology partners/vendors
Support product and partnerships teams in structuring and documenting strategic partnerships
Use AI to build legal workflows, including contract templates and contract lifecycle management
Support Enterprise and Third-Party Risk Management initiatives
Support employment law matters
Support general corporate matters, including equity fundraises and corporate debt transactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

6-8+ years post-call experience as a lawyer practicing in Canada (in-house and/or at a law firm)
Contract negotiation and drafting skills
Experience in tech procurement
Experience working at both a large bank and a smaller tech startup or fintech, ideally through a bank charter or launch process (nice to have)
Familiarity with OSFI B10 guideline (nice to have)
Legally eligible to work in Canada

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation & equity
Generous vacation
Wellness days
Flex Days
Holiday closure
Remote-first environment
Coworking support
Yearly all hands retreat
Access to coaching & growth programs
Parental top-up & leave policies
Comprehensive health benefits
Power-up budgets for books, home office setup, phone & internet, AI tools, and professional development
Asynchronous collaboration
Flexible hours