Legal Counsel - Digital and Technology

Postmedia Network; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian news media company is seeking a Legal Counsel specializing in digital and technology law. In this Toronto-based role, you will advise on commercial contracts, privacy, and intellectual property matters while supporting a dynamic team. The ideal candidate has 3-8 years of experience in a major law firm or corporate legal department and is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, aiding a diverse range of clients.

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years' experience since their Call to the Ontario Bar within a major law firm or corporate legal department.
• Good standing as a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada.
• Sound judgement even in ambiguous situations and strong interest in serving the business.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Advise on business products and commercial contracts.
• Provide legal guidance on privacy, advertising, and intellectual property.
• Draft and negotiate digital media and IT agreements.
• Collaborate on corporate policies and mergers.

Skills

Experience in information technology law

Privacy law knowledge

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Position: Legal Counsel - Digital and Technology

Position Type: Fulltime, Permanent

Location: Toronto, ON (Remote)

The Company

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it. This exceptional content, reach and scope offers advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Postmedia\'s Legal Department is looking for a talented commercial lawyer based in Toronto to join its close-knit and collaborative legal team. This position will primarily support Postmedia\'s growing and dynamic digital business, supporting a variety of clients, including the digital product, information technology and content licensing teams along with the company\'s recently established Generative AI Taskforce, which is helping the company navigate both the opportunities and risks presented by generative AI. This role provides the benefits of working within an established legal group with a broad range of resources and support while servicing progressive, fast-paced, start-up style business groups undertaking work in the digital space. As with all positions in the Legal Department, the position acts as an ambassador for the department throughout the organization, servicing a wide range of internal clients, including senior management. The role has exposure to diverse areas of law including : commercial, technology, generative AI, intellectual property, data and privacy / CASL, among others.

What you\'ll do

• Advise on the business and products as well as advising on commercial contracts.
• Provide legal guidance to the broader digital business in all matters with key areas of focus being privacy and CASL, advertising and intellectual property matters.
• Draft and negotiate digital media and information technology agreements (including SaaS and software license agreements) digital product agreements (including mobile and software development agreements), and other commercial agreements.
• Collaborate, where appropriate, on matters such as researching and drafting corporate policies and mergers and acquisitions.

Who you are

• 3 to 8 years\' experience since their Call to the Ontario Bar within a major law firm or corporate legal department;
• Good standing as a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada;
• Experience in information technology law and privacy law;
• An inquisitive and positive attitude, sound judgement even in ambiguous situations and a strong interest in being a true partner and service provider to the business;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a closely knit and supportive team;
• Integrity and strong work ethic;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to juggle competing demands in an extremely fast-paced and changing work environment; and a strong ability to collaborate and provide value added advice to the business.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.