As one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing cryptocurrency trading platforms, Ndax has set the bar high for the country’s fintech industry and is constantly leading the way in terms of security and innovation. We are on a mission to empower more Canadians to unlock the full potential of digital finance. To address the various needs in the Canadian cryptocurrency space, Ndax has assembled a multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds, including finance, technology, engineering, compliance, marketing, and more. We are proud to have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work®. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Corporate Legal Counsel to join our team. This role will focus on securities law, public policy, and regulatory compliance for investment dealers and marketplaces, with a strong emphasis on the fast-evolving cryptocurrency sector. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong legal acumen, able to navigate complex regulations while enabling business growth. You will work closely with our compliance, product, and executive teams to ensure Ndax continues to meet and exceed all legal and regulatory obligations. Key Responsibilities Monitor, interpret, and provide strategic legal guidance on all applicable laws, regulations, and policies affecting Ndax, including but not limited to securities legislation, investment dealer and marketplace regulations, privacy laws, and other relevant compliance frameworks. Review, update, and develop company policies to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory requirements. Analyze if potential cryptocurrency assets meet the definition of securities and prepare clear, concise legal summaries to inform business decisions. Assist the compliance department with escalated client complaints, dispute resolution, and management of legal proceedings. Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs and other corporate contracts and service agreements. Provide guidance on public policy matters and represent Ndax’s interests in discussions with regulators, industry bodies, and other stakeholders. Stay current with emerging developments in cryptocurrency regulation, securities law, and financial services compliance.Requirements Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a recognized institution; active membership in good standing with a Canadian provincial law society. Minimum 5 years of experience in securities law, regulatory compliance, or related practice area. In-depth knowledge of Canadian securities regulations, including investment dealer and marketplace rules. Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders. Preferred: Experience in the cryptocurrency, fintech, or financial markets sector. Prior work in or with regulatory bodies, investment dealers, or marketplaces. Background in public policy, advocacy, or government relations. Benefits Competitive Compensation Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision) Life Insurance Paid Time Off Potential Equity or Stock Option Plan Training & Development Opportunities Bonus - Awards - Gifts Collaborative, fast-paced culture with a passionate team dedicated to shaping the future of crypto trading Modern offices with cutting-edge technology (or remote options for qualified candidates) Free bicycle parking and access to the building gym
As one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing cryptocurrency trading platforms, Ndax has set the bar high for the country’s fintech industry and is constantly leading the way in terms of security and innovation. We are on a mission to empower more Canadians to unlock the full potential of digital finance.
To address the various needs in the Canadian cryptocurrency space, Ndax has assembled a multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds, including finance, technology, engineering, compliance, marketing, and more.
We are proud to have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work®.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Corporate Legal Counsel to join our team. This role will focus on securities law, public policy, and regulatory compliance for investment dealers and marketplaces, with a strong emphasis on the fast-evolving cryptocurrency sector.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong legal acumen, able to navigate complex regulations while enabling business growth. You will work closely with our compliance, product, and executive teams to ensure Ndax continues to meet and exceed all legal and regulatory obligations.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, interpret, and provide strategic legal guidance on all applicable laws, regulations, and policies affecting Ndax, including but not limited to securities legislation, investment dealer and marketplace regulations, privacy laws, and other relevant compliance frameworks.
- Review, update, and develop company policies to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.
- Analyze if potential cryptocurrency assets meet the definition of securities and prepare clear, concise legal summaries to inform business decisions.
- Assist the compliance department with escalated client complaints, dispute resolution, and management of legal proceedings.
- Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs and other corporate contracts and service agreements.
- Provide guidance on public policy matters and represent Ndax’s interests in discussions with regulators, industry bodies, and other stakeholders.
- Stay current with emerging developments in cryptocurrency regulation, securities law, and financial services compliance.
Requirements
- Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a recognized institution; active membership in good standing with a Canadian provincial law society.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in securities law, regulatory compliance, or related practice area.
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian securities regulations, including investment dealer and marketplace rules.
- Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
Preferred:
- Experience in the cryptocurrency, fintech, or financial markets sector.
- Prior work in or with regulatory bodies, investment dealers, or marketplaces.
- Background in public policy, advocacy, or government relations.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Potential Equity or Stock Option Plan
- Training & Development Opportunities
- Bonus - Awards - Gifts
- Collaborative, fast-paced culture with a passionate team dedicated to shaping the future of crypto trading
- Modern offices with cutting-edge technology (or remote options for qualified candidates)
- Free bicycle parking and access to the building gym
In 2018, Ndax was launched as a secure, regulated and innovative cryptocurrency trading platform with a mission to empower everyone to participate and prosper in the modern digital economy.Ndax is democratizing crypto for everyone and empowering Canadians to buy, sell, trade, stake, and earn more from their digital assets, wherever they go. With low, transparent trading fees and the ability to trade digital assets in Canadian dollars, Ndax is designed to serve the needs of all Canadians, from first-time investors to advanced traders.Ndax has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work®.
In 2018, Ndax was launched as a secure, regulated and innovative cryptocurrency trading platform with a mission to empower everyone to participate and prosper in the modern digital economy.
Ndax is democratizing crypto for everyone and empowering Canadians to buy, sell, trade, stake, and earn more from their digital assets, wherever they go. With low, transparent trading fees and the ability to trade digital assets in Canadian dollars, Ndax is designed to serve the needs of all Canadians, from first-time investors to advanced traders.
Ndax has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work®.
