Director, Legal - Product & Regulatory
Core
Lead legal support for product development and regulatory strategy across KOHO Tech and KOHO Bank, enabling innovation while ensuring compliance with Canadian financial regulations.
Role type
Director, Legal (Product & Regulatory)
Builds
New financial products, features, and a regulated banking entity
Domain
Fintech / Retail Banking / Canadian Financial Regulation
Required skills
Canadian banking law, consumer protection frameworks, regulatory engagement, product launch advisory, complaint handling, knowledge management, team mentorship, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Bank charter launch experience, regulator engagement, lobbying, AML advisory, privacy law implementation, French language proficiency
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Partner with Tech and Bank teams to provide regulatory advice; Support design and launch of new financial products; Establish and operationalize a regulated bank; Ensure marketing campaign compliance; Guide customer-facing teams on complaints and fairness; Build scalable legal processes; Mentor legal team members
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution