About the company
Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams ā People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more ā provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
Job Summary
You Will
šLead regulatory strategy and execution for Afterpay pursuant to the Retail Payment Activities Act and other regulatory changes, including management of governance programs as well as advising on compliance frameworks, enterprise risk, regulatory reporting, and engagement with federal and provincial government agencies (ex. Bank of Canada, Department of Finance)
šAdvise product, design, and engineering teams throughout the full product development lifecycle for Afterpay, including drafting terms of use, product policies, and product disclosures, and implementing policies required to support legal frameworks
šEnsure alignment of products and services with applicable Canadian laws governing lending, credit advancement, consumer protection, financial services, payments, privacy, marketing and advertising
šAnalyze complex legal and regulatory issues, distill them into clear insights, and deliver concise, business-oriented guidance to cross-functional teams
šSupport the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements relevant to your products and services
šBuild trusted relationships with various legal partners and business teams, including go-to-market, product, operations, policy, compliance, risk, tax, and finance to provide integrated legal support across the business
šBring creativity and AI-driven efficiencies to the legal engagement process, helping to drive business growth and enable exceptional customer experiences
You Have
š3-6 years of relevant experience within in-house legal departments, law firms or government agencies (lending, payments, financial services, or financial technology experience preferred) šExcellent legal judgment and fluency in translating legal advice into practical, relevant guidance for business teams šExpertise on Canadian regulations in the lending, payments and/or financial services space šStrong project management skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
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