Lead Legal for Webnovels & Global Compliance

Wattpad; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading storytelling platform in Toronto is looking for a Head of Webnovels Legal to provide strategic legal advice, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and collaborating across business units. The role requires a lawyer with significant experience in privacy law and corporate governance, alongside excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. This position offers competitive compensation and the flexibility of remote work.

Benefits

Career development mentorship

Health benefits including vision and dental

Health/wellness account

RRSP and 401K contributions

Generous vacation and parental leave

Corporate gym membership discount

Flexible remote work options

Winter break shutdown

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant private practice or in-house experience.
• Strong ability in analyzing and implementing privacy laws.
• Understanding of government relations and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to advance business priorities at Wattpad.
• Assess compliance with applicable laws and manage legal risk.
• Draft and negotiate agreements with third-party partners.

Skills

Legal advisory expertise

Interpersonal skills

Drafting and negotiation

Privacy law knowledge

Content moderation experience

Education

Law degree and Bar admission in Ontario

Job description

A leading storytelling platform in Toronto is looking for a Head of Webnovels Legal to provide strategic legal advice, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and collaborating across business units. The role requires a lawyer with significant experience in privacy law and corporate governance, alongside excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. This position offers competitive compensation and the flexibility of remote work.