Scott Cooper
About Scott Cooper
Scott Cooper is the Managing Counsel at Interac Verified, with a robust legal background that includes roles at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and various educational institutions. He holds a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Laws from York University.
Work at Interac
Scott Cooper currently serves as Managing Counsel at Interac Corp., a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as Senior Legal Counsel at Interac from 2022 to 2023. In these positions, he focuses on legal matters related to the company's operations and compliance, contributing to the overall legal strategy of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Scott Cooper holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from New York University School of Law, which he completed from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from York University - Osgoode Hall Law School, studying from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from Queen's University, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both law and business.
Background
Scott Cooper has a diverse professional background in the legal field. He began his career as a Research Assistant at Queen's School of Business in 2005 and later at Osgoode Hall Law School in 2008. He has held various positions at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, including Summer Law Student, Articling Student-at-Law, and Associate in Banking & Financial Services from 2010 to 2016. His experience also includes a role as an Economic and Trade Policy Intern at the Embassy of Canada in Washington D.C. in 2005.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Scott Cooper has accumulated significant legal experience. He worked as an Associate at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP from 2012 to 2016, focusing on Banking & Financial Services. He also served as an Articling Student-at-Law at the same firm from 2011 to 2012 and as a Summer Law Student in 2010. His roles at the Ontario Ministry of Government Services and Interac have further enhanced his expertise in legal counsel and compliance.