Associate General Counsel, Regulatory Affairs and Disputes

Hiive is redefining how private companies and their shareholders access liquidity. Through its institutional-grade platform Hiive brings together buyers sellers and issuers to facilitate secondary transactions in venture-backed pre-IPO companies introducing efficiency transparency and standardization to an otherwise opaque asset class.

Recognized as one of Canadas fastest-growing companies and backed by leading U.S. investors Hiive is profitable well-capitalized and building a high-performance team to meet growing demand and pursue new market opportunities.

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As Associate General Counsel Regulatory Affairs and Disputes you would be an integral part of our legal team reporting to the General Counsel and working with us to provide expert legal counsel while supporting the smooth efficient operation of our marketplace business. This is the perfect role for an experienced lawyer with an entrepreneurial mindset incredible attention to detail and a passion for learning and growing who thrives in a dynamic fast-paced startup environment.

In this role your responsibilities would include:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of litigation arbitration collections and dispute resolution including commercial regulatory and employment matters.

• Together with Legal Operations develop and execute internal litigation management processes and systems including for eDiscovery and records management/retention.

• Provide the business with day-to-day advice on employment and intellectual property matters serving as the legal teams go-to expert and advisor on these areas of law.

• Collaborate with and manage outside counsel including to control costs and ensure high-quality legal representation.

• Draft review and supervise litigation-related documents and legal memoranda.

• Advise the General Counsel and other senior leadership on litigation exposure trends and mitigation strategies.

• Support regulatory inquiries examinations and investigations.

• Partner closely with Compliance on regulatory matters.

• Build positive and highly collaborative relationships across Hiive.

Required Skills:

• A J.D. or L.L.B. with a license to practice law in the United States or in Canada.

• 8 years of relevant legal experience ideally having started at a law firm and honed in-house at a financial services company.

• Proven experience in managing litigation and regulatory matters.

• Substantial experience developing and executing internal litigation management processes and systems.

• Experience advising fintech companies or financial institutions.

• A keen interest in creative legal problem-solving including researching novel and ambiguous areas of law.

• A desire to work on an agile team providing pragmatic advice and guidance to product business and operations teams that are moving very quickly.

• A track record of sound judgment and composure in high-pressure situations.

Preferred Skills:

• Securities law experience.

• Experience advising on employment matters.

• Experience advising on IP matters.

• Experience in a tech start-up high-growth company or private equity or venture capital fund.

Compensation Benefits & Perks:

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and contribution.

• Opportunity to participate in ownership of a rapidly growing company through our employee stock option plan.

• Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums a health and personal spending account.

• If you are based in Vancouver enjoy a dedicated desk in our Vancouver BC HQ in the heart of downtown with a fridge stocked with healthy snacks and drinks an onsite gym and a gorgeous rooftop amenity.

• Enjoy a $20-per-day commuter benefit for every day you work in our Vancouver HQ.

• An engaging social calendar including bi-weekly catered lunches bi-weekly Friday bar team workouts annual summer party and holiday party two onsite all-team retreats each year semi-annual team-building events and Hiive Womens Network events.

• Significant opportunities for growth into team leadership and management roles.

• Entrepreneurial culture and a small and dynamic team.

• Sponsorship immigration and relocation for exceptional candidates.

Hiive is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed.

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