About Us

Trusted by leading global banks and financial institutions of all sizes, TAO Solutions has worked for over a decade with financial industry leaders worldwide. We design innovative and automated software and service solutions to empower the financial services industry with operational agility and robust capabilities. With office headquarters in Toronto, and offices in Sydney, Australia, and San Diego, USA, TAO Solutions is a growing solutions provider driven by an entrepreneurial and visionary mindset, looking for talented people to shape who we are tomorrow. As part of the TAO Group of companies (“TAO Group”), we are focused on providing the highest quality customized solutions in structured finance administration. Further information on our business, products, and services can be found at https://taosolutions.com.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a qualified Corporate Counsel & Director of Compliance to join our team. Reporting directly to the CEO and Board, you'll collaborate closely with senior management, including the COO, CFO, and HR Director. Based in Toronto with hybrid work options, this role offers the chance to grow within a mid-sized company, influence key decisions, and provide both legal and strategic input. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career and become a trusted member of our leadership team at TAO Solutions. Why TAO Solutions? Click Here

Your Next Career Move

• Draft and negotiate IT service, license, SaaS, NDA, and related customer agreements.
• Advise and support senior management on customer inquiries, contract amendments, compliance, audits, and third-party agreements.
• Collaborate with the Finance team on onboarding contracts and maintaining legal records while supporting multi-jurisdictional corporate and tax compliance.
• Manage trademark and IP rights protection in coordination with external counsel.
• Provide guidance on employment-related matters and assist in updating company policies.
• Ensure corporate compliance through the drafting and maintenance of corporate agreements and records.
• Support SOC/ISO audits
• Work with external legal counsel and tax advisors as necessary.
• Contribute to sales processes and client relationship management activities.

Does This Sound Like You?

• Called to the Bar in Ontario, and a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario, .
• Minimum 5 years experience in private legal corporate and commercial law practice as a member of a law firm or as in-house counsel.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating IT and software license agreements.
• Familiarity with asset-based structured finance concepts and experience with regulated financial institutions is preferred.

Key Attributes:

• Excellent judgment, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Results-driven and detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a team player who thrives in a collaborative, agile work environment.
• Bilingual (French – English) is an asset.

What You Can Expect From Us

At TAO Solutions, our performance-driven culture is built on successful teamwork. We are ranked as one of the top companies to work for by Great Place to Work Canada and recognized as one of the best places to work in technology. We're passionate about fostering an environment that positions each team member to succeed and grow their career. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and demonstrate our values through equitable pay and an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

What's in It for You?

• A collaborative organization that is receptive to new ideas.
• Collegial and results-driven work environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development support.
• Hybrid work model.
• Salary commensurate with experience, plus profit sharing and discretionary annual performance-based bonus.
• Benefits package that includes vision, medical and dental.

Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process.

If this opportunity sounds like a challenge you would enjoy, we look forward to meeting with you to see if there is a fit.