Legal Counsel

Lightspeed; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Montreal is seeking a Legal Counsel to handle contract negotiations and provide legal guidance. Candidates should have an LL.B or J.D. and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Fluency in English is essential, and knowledge of French is a plus. This is a hybrid role with excellent benefits including unlimited paid time off and health insurance.

Benefits

Unlimited paid time off

Flexible working policy

Health insurance

Health and wellness benefits

Transit fee coverage

Paid leave assistance for new parents

Linkedin learning

Volunteer day

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Canada and/or the United States.
• 2-4 years of experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel.
• Fluency in English is required; French is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate contracts with customers and partners.
• Deliver legal advice to stakeholders across departments.
• Monitor changes to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by 👋

Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

The Legal Team propels Lightspeed’s success, empowering our global stakeholders by navigating challenges, turning risks into opportunities, providing commercially‑minded solutions, and championing integrity.

We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to join us in Montreal. You will partner and collaborate daily with our business teams, preparing and negotiating commercial agreements and helping the business navigate intricate and unprecedented challenges inherent in a rapidly evolving tech company.

What you’ll be doing:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with customers, strategic partners, and vendors/suppliers across NOAM, EMEA and APAC.
• Delivering legal and general commercial advice to key stakeholders across all Lightspeed departments.
• Documenting legal know‑how and delivering training to the wider Legal Team and business stakeholders.
• Identifying and advising on legal risks and compliance issues relating to the structuring, development and marketing of new products or features.
• Performing quick, focused legal research and analysis.
• Helping manage legal aspects of complex, cross‑functional, multi‑jurisdictional projects.
• Suggesting, building and improving upon the Legal Team’s operations and processes.
• Monitoring changes to regulatory requirements and proactively handling regulatory developments.
• Supporting litigation and other disputes management.
• Managing investigations by and requests from regulatory bodies and government authorities.

What you need to bring:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Licensed to practice law in Canada and/or the United States.
• 2‑4 years of post‑qualification experience in a law firm and/or as in‑house counsel, preferably with exposure to international, multi‑jurisdictional matters.
• Broad commercial experience. Extensive background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, terms and conditions, and other similar contracts is a must‑have.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. French is a strong asset. As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.
• Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment.

Even better if you have, but not necessary:

• Experience working in different jurisdictions and languages; the technology, financial services, and/or SaaS industries.
• Bonus for specific experience with partnership agreements (referral, reseller and integration), SaaS contracts and procurement contracts.
• Knowledge of and experience with Privacy, IP, Fiscalization, and Corporate laws.

We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience…

• Ability to do your job in a truly flexible hybrid environment (3 days/week in office);
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:

• Lightspeed RSU program (we are all owners)
• Unlimited paid time off policy
• Flexible working policy
• Health insurance
• Health and wellness benefits
• Possibility for transit fees to be covered
• Paid leave assistance for new parents
• Linkedin learning
• Volunteer day

As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier‑free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here?

Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Who we are:

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one‑stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloudcommerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual‑listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

Lightspeed handles your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Statement.