Junior Legal Counsel I Canada

Deel; Toronto; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Junior Legal Counsel in Canada, where you'll assist in legal research, support contract negotiations, and collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance across jurisdictions. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact global work and develop professionally in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Stock grant opportunities

Flexible remote work

WeWork access

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in cross-border employment law.
• Specialist knowledge of commercial law and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in legal research and provide guidance on regulations.
• Support drafting and reviewing agreements.
• Work closely with senior legal counsel on compliance matters.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Legal Research

Job description

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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

1. Assist in legal research and provide guidance on regulations, HR and compliance matters.
2. Support drafting and reviewing agreements, including client agreements, vendor contracts, and regulatory submissions.
3. Work closely with senior legal counsel on licensing applications, regulatory filings, and ensuring product compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
4. Partner with internal teams such as compliance, finance, and product to ensure legal and regulatory considerations are embedded in business operations.
5. Contribute to developing and implementing processes to streamline legal operations, contract negotiation, and compliance frameworks.
6. Help create and maintain legal playbooks, policies, and training materials for internal teams.

Desired Skills And Competencies

1. 2-3 years of experience with a strong background in cross border employment law matters and regulated industries.
2. Specialist knowledge of commercial law and contract negotiation.
3. Proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to continually learn and develop professionally.
4. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
5. Good written and verbal communication skills.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
7. 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

1. Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
2. Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
3. 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.

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 visiting our careers page.

Deel is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace and will provide accommodations on request for applicants with disabilities. Please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] if you require accommodation.

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