Director, Associate General Counsel

Mistplay; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 229,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company based in Toronto is looking for a seasoned legal professional to lead scalable legal operations across various departments. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. or LL.B and over 10 years of experience focused on technology law, particularly in adtech. This role offers competitive compensation, including a salary of up to $270,000 per year, and the flexibility of a hybrid work model. Candidates should possess strong collaboration and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence business strategy.

Benefits

Opportunity for career advancement

Engaging company culture

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive legal experience in technology, especially in adtech.
• Proven ability to operate influencing business strategy and making risk assessments.
• Subject matter expertise in privacy, advertising, and intellectual laws relevant to adtech.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead scalable legal operations across various departments.
• Provide strategic business and legal advice to the Extended Management Team.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and budgets for better resource allocation.

Skills

Strategic business partnership

Legal research skills

Collaboration and communication

Education

J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited law school

Job description

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $270,000 per year
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a fast‑paced, innovative environment
• Flexible hybrid work model with remote options available across North America
• Engaging company culture with team lunches, game nights, and company‑wide events
• Chance to lead a high‑performing legal team in a rapidly evolving industry
• Work directly with senior leadership, influencing business strategy and outcomes

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Architect and lead scalable legal operations across Product & Privacy, Marketing & Advertising, Commercial, and Corporate Affairs
• Provide strategic business and legal advice to the Extended Management Team
• Lead a contracts management program with a balance of strategic oversight and hands‑on execution
• Establish a regulatory framework for product and marketing, training business teams for rapid decision‑making
• Manage outside counsel relationships and budgets for optimal resource allocation

What is Required (Qualifications):

• J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction
• 10+ years of progressive legal experience in technology, especially in adtech and rewarded advertising
• Proven ability to operate as a strategic business partner, influencing business strategy and making risk‑based judgments
• Expert‑level legal research, writing, and analysis skills
• Subject matter expertise in marketing, advertising, consumer protection, intellectual, and privacy laws applicable to adtech

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in both law firm and in‑house roles with a focus on adtech
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, able to translate legal concepts into plain English
• An educator mindset, prepared to train and develop direct reports
• Willingness to travel up to 10‑20% of the time

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