Successful candidates who apply outside of these areas will be expected to relocate and reside in a location that is within a commutable distance.

The Senior Legal

Counsel - Lending is a key member of the in-house legal team and a strategic partner to the lending business. This role provides pragmatic, risk-based, and commercially focused legal advice across lending products and operations while independently managing complex legal matters from inception to completion. Working closely with business leaders and lending teams, the successful candidate will balance legal and regulatory risk with business objectives to support responsible growth, sound decision-making, and a strong culture of compliance.

Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on loan agreements, commitment letters, security documents, syndicated loan agreements, mortgage servicing agreements, and related documentation. Provide legal guidance to lending teams on loan origination, servicing activities, product development, and operational matters. Partner with regulatory legal and compliance stakeholders to assess the impact of emerging legislation and regulatory developments.

Identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks associated with lending activities. Manage complex legal files independently, ensuring priorities, timelines, and stakeholder expectations are met. Deliver practical, solution-oriented legal advice that supports business objectives while protecting the organization.

Engage and oversee external legal counsel when specialized expertise is required. D. from an accredited law school. ~ Strong knowledge of Canadian banking, lending, and financial services regulatory requirements. ~8+ years of legal experience within commercial real estate finance or the broader financial services industry.



~ Experience gained through a combination of private practice and in-house legal environments is preferred. ~ Significant experience advising on commercial real estate financing transactions, including: ~ Commercial mortgage lending ~ Commercial title insurance Established relationships within the Canadian commercial real estate legal community are considered an asset. Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide thoughtful, risk-based legal advice.

Ability to translate complex legal matters into practical business guidance.

Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sophisticated lending and security documentation. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and advise non-legal stakeholders. Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.

Peoples

Group is a trusted financial services company for the innovators at the forefront of Canada’s economic future. With offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto, we are driving change by working alongside challenger banks, fintechs, brokers, and merchants to foster a energetic and competitive financial ecosystem.

Peoples

Group offers a flexible and hybrid work environment. In this role you will work a combination of in-office and remotely from home. Typically, you'll be working regular business hours, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm with flexibility around start/end times.

A hybrid work environment, enabling you to balance your personal and professional life seamlessly. Competitive salaries, profit sharing, RRSP matching and benefits from day one. Generous paid time off to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Financial, Physical, Social, Career, and Community.

Peoples

Group is pleased to offer employees a competitive annual salary plus a discretionary profit share opportunity.

📌 Senior Legal Counsel - Remote (Toronto)
🏢 Peoples Group
📍 Toronto