Join us to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians

At Neo, we’re on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly scaling tech startup isn’t for everyone. It’s complex, fast-paced, high-pressure, but also incredibly fulfilling. Since its founding in 2019, Neo has gained incredible traction and is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Canada.

#1 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 for 2023, 2024, and 2025 — the first company ever to achieve a three-peat at the top!

#1 Fastest Growing Company in Canada for 2024 by Globe & Mail

Top-ranked mobile apps and credit cards

Team of 500+ people

1M+ customers

10K+ retail partners

The Role

Neo is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team in Calgary, AB. This is a unique opportunity to support a broad range of practice areas including Neo’s corporate, commercial, regulatory, employment, privacy matters. Our Legal team excels in an exciting and fast-paced environment, and knows how to switch gears to adapt to any scenario. We’re motivated leaders who want to make things better, simpler and stronger. Make your mark with transformative products and technologies, alongside some of Canada’s most successful leaders and tech minds.

What you’ll be doing

Provide practical, clear and accurate legal advice on a broad range of practice areas including corporate/commercial, regulatory, employment and privacy matters

Independently structure, draft, negotiate and review financing, partnership and customer-facing agreements, including identifying legal and business risks and collaborating with business and other lawyers on solutions to commercial and legal problems

Anticipate, elucidate and address legal issues to protect the interests of Neo and reduce exposure to legal risks

Draft internal policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with legal requirements

Support legal updates to all customer facing disclosures and agreements

Develop and maintain form agreements, contract management systems, and other databases

Develop and implement processes for efficient and streamlined operations surrounding contract negotiation

Conduct legal research and provide concise and fit-for-purpose legal advice to internal stakeholders, in a timely manner

Manage external legal counsel, as required

Who we’re looking for

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (L.LB) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)

A member of, or eligible for membership in, the Law Society of Alberta

A minimum of 10 years experience in either private practice or in-house with experience in one or more of following practice areas: banking/financial services, financial services regulatory, corporate/commercial, real estate financing, consumer protection, employment and/or privacy law

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in the banking, fintech or financial services sectors or other highly regulated industry sectors, and/or those with in-house legal experience

Proven ability to think strategically and provide business units with concise analysis and recommendations

Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others, lawyers and non-lawyers alike

Strong organization and time management skills and the ability to meet short deadlines

🚀 Total Rewards

As Neo continues to grow, we’re committed to offering a competitive, market-leading rewards program that reflects the impact our team members make. In addition to salary, our program includes equity — empowering employees to share directly in our momentum today and in the meaningful value we create for years to come.

Salary: We provide a strong base salary aligned with market ranges, along with the flexibility to tailor your mix of cash and equity to match your longer term goals. Final compensation is based on your skills, experience, and scope. For exceptional talent, we’re prepared to go above and beyond.

Equity Ownership (Where Eligible): At Neo, you don’t just work here, you own a piece of what we’re building. As a full-time team member, you share directly in the upside of one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies. When we win, you win — with real ownership and meaningful long-term wealth-building potential tied to our success.