Corporate Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Draft, review, negotiate, and oversee commercial agreements, including contracts for customers, suppliers, services, consulting, confidentiality, software, and technology.

• Deliver prompt and practical legal counsel to business leaders and operational teams.

• Assist with matters related to privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and information governance.

• Support employment-related issues, including the drafting of employment agreements, workplace policies, accommodations, investigations, and terminations.

• Conduct legal research and provide actionable legal advice for internal stakeholders.

• Aid in regulatory, compliance, and risk management matters.

• Facilitate mergers, acquisitions, business integrations, and other strategic transactions, including legal due diligence and document assessments.

• Collaborate with external counsel on litigation, employment, regulatory, and commercial issues.

• Support corporate governance, maintain corporate records, and manage subsidiaries.

• Review and develop corporate policies and compliance initiatives.

• Identify legal risks and offer pragmatic, business-oriented solutions.

• Assist the General Counsel with special projects and other legal issues as needed.

• Report directly to the General Counsel and closely partner with business leaders across Canada.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Licence en droit (LL.L), or an equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.

• Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or the Barreau du Quebec.

• Preference will be given to candidates licensed to practice in both Ontario and Quebec.

• Approximately 2-4 years of post-call legal experience is required.

• Experience in a recognized regional or national law firm is highly preferred.

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

• Background in privacy, data protection, healthcare, employment, technology, or regulatory matters is advantageous.

• Professional working proficiency in both English and French is strongly preferred.

• Strong analytical, drafting, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capacity to identify risks and propose practical solutions.

• A keen intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn new areas of law.

• Sound commercial judgment.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Demonstrates initiative and takes ownership of assignments.

• Able to perform effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Capable of managing multiple priorities while upholding high standards of work quality.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to engage effectively with executives, business leaders, external counsel, and other stakeholders.

• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered a significant asset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual performance bonus opportunity.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.

• Employer-sponsored retirement savings program.

• Paid vacation and personal days.

• Reimbursement for professional dues and continuing legal education.

• Long-term career development and mentorship opportunities.

• Fully remote work environment.