Deputy General Counsel - Employment, Labor & Contracts - CAN

Anime Universe; Toronto; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking multiple Deputy General Counsels to pioneer legal practices in technology and data privacy. This remote role involves building legal frameworks and addressing compliance for a diverse international workforce. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset to innovate in the legal field.

Benefits

Equity ownership

Revenue-linked compensation

Opportunity to build innovative legal frameworks

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in legal roles.
• Expertise in employment, labor, and contracts law.
• Experience in startup, tech, or multinational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop legal frameworks and draft contracts.
• Advise on compliance and support global workforce policies.
• Help shape the legal landscape with innovative solutions.

Skills

Cross-border employment practices

Legal compliance

Contract drafting

Proactive mindset

Education

Licensed to practice in specified jurisdictions

Job description

Deputy General Counsel – Technology & Data Privacy – Equity Partner

Location : Remote

Global Law Firm : Legal Frontier Innovators

Reports To : General Counsel

This is a unique entrepreneurial opportunity to help build something from the ground up. We require a commitment of at least 20 hours per week. If you are a doer, builder, creator, thinker, problem solver, engineer, or visionary eager to design the future, this role is for you.

We are creating everything anew—systems, templates, tools, frameworks, and laws. This is a call for entrepreneurs and creators of the future, ready to build without instructions, shaping the legal landscape from scratch.

We are hiring multiple Deputy General Counsels for our global operations, focusing on Employment, Labor, and Contracts law in jurisdictions including Canada, the U.S., Cayman Islands, Ireland, Japan, and Dubai. Your role will involve developing legal frameworks, drafting contracts, advising on compliance, and supporting our global workforce policies.

Qualifications include licensed practice in one of the specified jurisdictions, 7+ years of relevant experience, expertise in cross-border employment practices, and a proactive, independent mindset. Experience in startup, tech, or multinational environments is preferred.

Compensation is through equity ownership, origination value, and revenue-linked upside, emphasizing entrepreneurial spirit and contribution to the firm's growth. This is more than a job—it's a chance to create a meaningful future in entertainment and innovation.