Product Counsel, Assistant General Counsel (Hybrid)

Counselwell Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 172,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits

Volunteer days

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Counselwell Inc. in Toronto, ON is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Product to provide practical legal counsel to Product, Technology, and Marketing teams across the product lifecycle.

You will assess legal, regulatory, and reputational risks, advise on advertising and IP matters, and help develop compliance frameworks for AI and consumer protection. This role requires a JD and active license in Ontario, plus 6+ years in product-focused law, with hybrid work several days a week.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor with active license in Ontario, Minnesota, or Texas.
• 6+ years in law firm or corporate legal dept advising on product counseling or related matters.
• Familiarity with advertising laws, AI regulation, IP, and consumer protection laws.
• Strong ability to build, improve, and scale internal processes, documentation, and systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Advise product and business partners from concept to launch for new products.
• Assess legal, regulatory, and reputational risks and provide guidance.
• Review marketing campaigns, messaging, assets across digital properties.
• Develop regulatory compliance best practices, especially in AI, advertising, IP, and related laws.
• Support product partnerships, integrations, strategic alliances, and co-development arrangements.
• Create training materials, playbooks, templates, and other resources for partners.

Skills

Legal counsel

Regulatory compliance

AI regulation

Product counseling

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Ontario bar admission

License in Minnesota or Texas

Job description

Counselwell Inc. in Toronto, ON is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Product to provide practical legal counsel to Product, Technology, and Marketing teams across the product lifecycle.

You will assess legal, regulatory, and reputational risks, advise on advertising and IP matters, and help develop compliance frameworks for AI and consumer protection. This role requires a JD and active license in Ontario, plus 6+ years in product-focused law, with hybrid work several days a week.