Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with and provide guidance to business teams on commercial contracts and legal matters.

• Prepare, assess, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including data contracts, customer agreements, strategic partnerships, online terms and conditions, subscription agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.

• Evaluate, analyze, and update contract templates to ensure compliance with current laws, regulations, and industry best practices.

• Monitor and assess privacy laws and regulations, including data protection policies and practices.

• Undertake special projects as required.

• Report directly to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent degree from a recognized institution.

• Licensed to practice law in Ontario and a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a law firm or a mix of law firm and in-house experience focused on drafting and negotiating contracts.

• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate law, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and data privacy law as they pertain to the data and technology sectors.

• Proven experience managing a high volume of contracts effectively.

• Familiarity with AI/ML issues is an advantage.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to quickly learn and acquire new skills.

• Strong analytical and reasoning skills with sound judgment.

• Capacity to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously while meeting competing demands.

• Strong work ethic, excellent follow-up abilities, and a proactive approach.

• Capability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and generous time-off policies.

• DCPP matching contributions.

• Annual bonus program.

• Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office environment.

• Extensive healthcare coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

• Retirement savings plans, including company matching contributions where applicable.

• Health and wellness benefits.