Corporate Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Prepare, assess, negotiate, and oversee commercial agreements, including those related to customers, suppliers, services, consulting, confidentiality, software, and technology.

• Deliver timely and practical legal guidance to business executives and operational teams.

• Assist in matters concerning privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and information governance.

• Aid in employment-related issues, such as employment contracts, workplace policies, accommodations, investigations, and terminations.

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

• Support activities related to regulatory compliance and risk management.

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

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

• Assist with corporate governance, maintenance of corporate records, and management of subsidiaries.

• Evaluate and develop corporate policies and compliance programs.

• Identify legal risks and propose practical, business-focused solutions.

• Assist the General Counsel with special projects and additional legal matters as necessary.

• Report directly to the General Counsel and collaborate closely 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.

• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or the Barreau du Quebec.

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

• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

• Professional proficiency in both English and French is highly preferred.

• Experience at a recognized regional or national law firm is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with privacy, data protection, healthcare, employment, technology, or regulatory matters is considered an asset.

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

• Capacity to identify risks and suggest practical solutions.

• Sound commercial judgment.

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring a high standard of work output.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

🏝️ 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.