Legal Adviser (Remote)

Info Resume Edge; Ontario; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic legal services firm in Ontario is seeking a proactive Legal Adviser to provide strategic legal guidance and ensure its operations remain compliant. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and over 5 years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advising on various legal matters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a legal adviser, corporate counsel, or similar in-house legal role.
• Strong knowledge of commercial law, contract law, and international regulations.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel across a range of corporate, commercial, and operational matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements with clients, vendors, and partners.
• Ensure compliance with international, federal, and local regulatory requirements.
• Advise on intellectual property, data privacy, employment law, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Legal writing

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent legal qualification

Job description

We are a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of industry transformation. As we grow and navigate complex regulatory landscapes, we are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Adviser to provide strategic legal guidance and ensure our operations remain compliant and protected.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert legal counsel across a range of corporate, commercial, and operational matters.

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements with clients, vendors, and partners.

Ensure compliance with international, federal, and local regulatory requirements.

Advise on intellectual property, data privacy, employment law, and risk mitigation.

Represent the company in legal proceedings, dispute resolution, or negotiations when necessary.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, and Compliance.

Monitor and interpret emerging legal trends and regulatory changes relevant to the business.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent legal qualification.

5+ years of experience as a legal adviser, corporate counsel, or similar in-house legal role.

Strong knowledge of commercial law, contract law, and international regulations.

Excellent negotiation, analytical, and legal writing skills.

Ability to work independently in a remote environment and handle sensitive information with discretion.