Junior Legal Counsel | Canada

Deel, Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Deel, Inc., a leading payroll and HR platform, is looking for a legal professional to support compliance and contract negotiations in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with various teams to ensure adherence to regulations while contributing to streamlined legal operations. As part of a diverse global team, your role will directly impact the business's growth and its commitment to enabling workers worldwide.

Benefits

Stock grant opportunities

Flexible remote work options

Additional benefits based on location

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in cross-border employment law.
• Specialist knowledge of commercial law.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in legal research and provide guidance on regulations.
• Draft and review agreements including client and vendor contracts.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

Skills

Commercial law

Contract negotiation

Legal compliance

Cross-border employment law

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 100+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 5,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $800 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in legal research and provide guidance on regulations, HR and compliance matters.

• Support drafting and reviewing agreements, including client agreements, vendor contracts, and regulatory submissions.

• Work closely with senior legal counsel on licensing applications, regulatory filings, and ensuring product compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

• Partner with internal teams such as compliance, finance, and product to ensure legal and regulatory considerations are embedded in business operations.

• Contribute to developing and implementing processes to streamline legal operations, contract negotiation, and compliance frameworks.

• Help create and maintain legal playbooks, policies, and training materials for internal teams.

Desired skills and competencies

• 2-3 years of experience with a strong background in cross border employment law matters and regulated industries.

• Specialist knowledge of commercial law and contract negotiation.

• You will be proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to continually learn and develop professionally.

• You will be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• You have good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• You are fluent in English (other languages are a plus).

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visitingour careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

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