Legal Counsel & Strategic Advisor

TopHat HR; Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel to work closely with CEOs and leadership teams, providing essential legal support across diverse matters. The role requires 2-5 years of experience with a strong grasp of corporate and commercial law, and the ability to adapt swiftly in a fast-paced environment. You'll play a key part in shaping the legal function for multiple growing companies while enjoying the challenge of varied legal questions daily.

Benefits

Direct exposure to executive decision-making

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience, ideally in-house or exceptional private practice.
• Strong grasp of corporate and commercial law.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor, partnering with leaders to build legal frameworks.
• Provide hands-on legal support across various matters.
• Balance legal risk with business needs.

Skills

Corporate Law

Commercial Law

Risk Management

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$100,000.00/yr - CA$120,000.00/yr

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About Us:

Tophat HR is a boutique consulting firm- We are an expert in tailored and comprehensive human resources consulting & management services.

About the Role:

We at Tophat HR are hiring on behalf of our client- a fast-moving group of companies across diverse industries a dynamic, business-minded In-House Legal Counsel. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with CEOs and leadership teams, shaping legal strategy and supporting multiple businesses at once.

If you’re a lawyer who’s been the legal brain behind a startup or has experience working in-house with scaling teams, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Act as a strategic advisor, partnering with founders and senior leaders to build legal frameworks that drive growth.
• Provide hands-on legal support across a wide range of matters: corporate governance, compliance, contracts, and more.
• Balance legal risk with business needs, staying practical and solution-oriented.
• Help establish internal legal systems and best practices.
• Collaborate with external counsel when needed, but keep your finger on the pulse of legal strategy.
• Keep up with changing legal and regulatory landscapes across multiple industries.

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–5 years of experience, ideally in-house with tech-driven or fast-paced businesses (but open to exceptional private practice lawyers ready to move in-house!).
• Strong grasp of corporate and commercial law, with an ability to wear multiple hats.
• A founder’s mindset: adaptable, proactive, and comfortable in fast-moving environments.
• Clear communicator who can distill complex issues for senior leaders.
• Someone who loves building relationships and collaborating across teams.

Why Join?

• Play a key role in shaping the legal function for multiple growing companies.
• Direct exposure to executive decision-making and strategic business challenges.
• The chance to work on diverse, interesting legal questions — no two days are the same!
• Grow with a forward-thinking team that values innovation and flexibility.
• More details about our client and culture will be shared in the next step!

We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Marketing Services and Software Development

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