Jacqueline Tsai
About Jacqueline Tsai
Jacqueline Tsai serves as the Deputy General Counsel at Interac Corp., where she leads a team of lawyers and advises on various commercial aspects. With over a decade of experience in legal counsel, she specializes in privacy laws and has contributed to the development of key payment solutions.
Work at Interac
Jacqueline Tsai currently serves as the Deputy General Counsel at Interac Corp., a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she advises on international account-to-account and account-to-cash payments. She leads a team of agile lawyers, providing guidance on various aspects of the Commercial team vertical, which includes Product, Partnerships, Enterprise Initiatives, External Affairs, Fraud, and Marketing and Communications. Her extensive experience in legal counsel supports her contributions to the organization.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Interac, Jacqueline Tsai held several legal positions. She worked as an Associate at Beard Winter LLP from 2008 to 2010 in Toronto, Canada. Following that, she served as Legal Counsel at Access Copyright from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she was Associate Counsel at Re:Sound Music Licensing Company for a brief period in 2012 to 2013. These roles provided her with a foundation in legal practices and client advisory.
Education and Expertise
Jacqueline Tsai holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Ottawa. Her educational background has equipped her with critical thinking and analytical skills essential for her legal career. She possesses expertise in privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Achievements in Payment Solutions
Jacqueline Tsai played a significant role in the development and market introduction of several key payment solutions at Interac. These include INTERAC e-Transfer for Business, Request Money, Autodeposit, and Bulk Payables and Receivables. Her contributions have been instrumental in enhancing the company's service offerings and addressing the needs of its clients.
Advisory Role and Leadership
With over a decade of experience, Jacqueline Tsai advises senior leadership and C-suite executives on practical business and legal risks. Her advisory role encompasses a wide range of legal matters, ensuring that the organization navigates complex regulatory environments effectively. Her leadership of a team of lawyers further emphasizes her capability in managing legal strategies within a commercial context.