Jasper Alberta In House Legal Counsel

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; Remote; CAD 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality organization is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel to focus on commercial contracting and data privacy. Responsibilities include drafting agreements, ensuring compliance, managing legal risks, and supporting operational teams. The ideal candidate should have an LL.B./J.D. and 2–5 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on business and pragmatic legal risk management. This is a full-time remote position offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Canada, the U.S., or another common law jurisdiction.
• 2–5 years of post-call legal experience, preferably in-house or at a law firm.
• Experience with commercial contracts, data privacy, and technology or marketing law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and vendor agreements.
• Maintain compliance with GDPR, UK GDPR, and CCPA/CPRA.
• Identify and escalate legal risks related to contracts and marketing law.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient contract turnaround.

Skills

Commercial contracts drafting and negotiation

Data privacy compliance

Risk management

Attention to detail

Independent working

Business-focused mindset

Education

LL.B./J.D. (or international equivalent)

Job description

Title: In-House Legal Counsel

Time: Full-Time · Location: Remote · Compensation: $117,000/y CAD ($85,000/y USD)

Overview

As in-house Legal Counsel to join as their first in-house legal hire. This position will focus on commercial contracting, data privacy, and risk management, playing a key role in enabling the company’s growth while ensuring a solid compliance framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, DPAs, vendor agreements, and sub-processor contracts. Standardize contract templates and fallback positions to streamline deal cycles. Ensure agreements align with Promowise’s service model and data handling standards.
• Data Privacy & Compliance: Maintain compliance with GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and CASL by developing and updating DPAs, privacy templates, and sub-processor lists. Manage cross-border data transfer frameworks and support client/vendor compliance reviews. Assist in creating internal checklists, privacy notices, and lightweight policies.
• Risk & Governance: Identify and escalate legal risks related to contracts, marketing law, data privacy, and global operations. Support corporate governance, insurance compliance, and client-driven legal requirements. Manage relationships with external counsel for high-risk matters while handling the majority of day-to-day legal needs internally.
• Operational Enablement: Collaborate with sales and operations teams to ensure efficient contract turnaround. Maintain a central contract repository and monitor key obligations, renewals, and compliance milestones. Train internal teams on contract playbooks and compliance protocols.

Qualifications

• LL.B./J.D. (or international equivalent); licensed in Canada, the U.S., or another common law jurisdiction.
• 2–5 years post-call legal experience, preferably in-house or at a law firm.
• Experience with commercial contracts, data privacy, and technology or marketing law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, lean environment.
• Business-focused mindset with a pragmatic approach to legal risk.