Senior Corporate Counsel

Solace; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Growth opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Solace Corporation in Ottawa, Canada, is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to own corporate governance, securities compliance, and strategic initiatives. You will manage governance for the parent company and international subsidiaries, advise on private financings and equity plans, and collaborate with external counsel.

This hands-on, senior role reports to CFO and Corporate Secretary, supports board activities, and shapes in-house capability while ensuring practical, risk-based guidance for

Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate law experience in private practice, in-house or both.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, governance and statutory compliance.
• Experience with securities law for private financings and equity plans.
• Hands-on experience with subsidiary governance and board documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day corporate governance for the parent and subsidiaries.
• Prepare and coordinate board materials, minutes, and consents.
• Oversee annual filings, director/officer appointments, and changes to structure.
• Manage external counsel across jurisdictions and budgets.
• Support reorganizations, financings, acquisitions or similar transactions.
• Develop and implement corporate policies and training on compliance.

Skills

Corporate governance

Drafting

Project management

Time management

Clear communicator

Problem solving

Education

Ontario Bar admission

Job description

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About the Role

We are hiring a business-minded Senior Corporate Counsel to join Solace's growing Legal team and own our corporate legal affairs. You will manage governance for the parent company and its international subsidiaries, support board and executive activity, and help build our corporate compliance practices.

You will be a key member of our Legal team and will report to the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary and work closely with external counsel on complex and often strategic matters. This is a hands-on, senior legal role. You will advise on today’s and tomorrow’s corporate legal strategy and recommend where to build in-house capability and where to lean on outside counsel.

What You’ll Do

Corporate Governance and Corporate Affairs

• Own day-to-day corporate governance, statutory compliance and corporate records for the parent company and its domestic and international subsidiaries.
• Prepare and coordinate board and committee materials, including agendas, resolutions, minutes and written consents.
• Maintain minute books, registers and statutory records. Oversee annual filings, director and officer appointments and changes to corporate structure.
• Manage corporate service providers and local counsel across jurisdictions.
• Support the formation of new subsidiaries and advise on the legal requirements of entering new jurisdictions, working with local counsel.
• Handle ownership, beneficial ownership and KYC requests from banks, landlords and other counterparties.
• Own and manage Solace’s compliance calendar and work cross-functionally to meet compliance requirements.
• Manage Solace’s insurance program (including renewals) and office leases, and support Finance on tax planning, financial statements, and employee equity program.

Corporate Transactions and Strategic Initiatives

• Support reorganizations, acquisitions, divestitures, financings and other strategic initiatives.
• Run corporate due diligence. Keep records transaction-ready, organize diligence materials and coordinate with internal teams and external counsel.
• Prepare and review transaction resolutions, approvals and consents.
• Advise on securities law requirements for private financings and employee equity grants, with external counsel as needed.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Develop, maintain and improve corporate policies, procedures and internal guidance.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess what they mean for the business.
• Work with Finance, Human Resources, Information Security, and other teams to identify and address compliance risks.
• Support compliance reviews and reporting. Develop and deliver compliance training for employees.
• Escalate material legal and compliance risks with practical recommendations.

General Legal and Business Support

• Give practical legal advice on corporate and operational matters.
• Manage external counsel, including instructions, scope and cost.
• Provide support on HR and other legal matters as needed.
• Keep the senior leadership team informed of significant developments, emerging risks and material compliance issues.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• LL.B. or J.D., and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 10+ years of corporate law experience in private practice, in-house or both.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, corporate governance and statutory compliance.
• Working knowledge of securities law as it applies to private company financings and equity plans.
• Hands‑on experience with subsidiary governance, board documentation and ongoing corporate obligations.
• Experience supporting reorganizations, financings, acquisitions or similar transactions.
• Strong drafting, analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and see matters through with minimal supervision.
• Clear communicator who can explain legal requirements to non‑lawyers and recommend practical solutions.
• Sound judgment on when to elevate or bring in specialist advice.

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with international subsidiaries or multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience in compliance, regulatory or risk management frameworks and programs, including export controls and trade compliance.
• Experience with employment law and advising on HR matters.
• Experience in a technology company or other complex corporate environment.

Why You’ll Love Working at Solace

At Solace, we’re all about smart people, meaningful work, and good vibes.

• Work with brilliance – Our team is packed with some of the sharpest minds in the industry.
• Balance matters – We believe work should fit into your life, not the other way around.
• Hybrid-first – Flexibility is built into how we work, so everyone feels included and empowered.
• Values-driven – We live and breathe our core values: craftsmanship, trust, courage, freedom, momentum, humility, and human experience.
• Growth mindset – Our training programs are designed to help you level up, fast.
• Customer Obsessed – We’re proud of our world‑class customer lineup (we’re not shy about it).
• Keep it fun – We’re social, we keep things simple, and we know how to have a good time.
• Creative culture – We’ve got a great sense of humour and we make cool videos on topics like MITT and this (check them out!).

Role Status: NEW

At Solace, we are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process. To help identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the role, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial stage of resume screening. These tools compare submitted resumes to the job description, focusing on education, experience, and skills.

Importantly, all decisions beyond this initial screening—including interviews and final hiring—are made by our human recruitment team. AI is never used to make final hiring decisions.

At Solace, we believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and growth, both in business and in life. We strive to create an enriching and safe workplace where you can be who you are. If you want to do the best work of your career and feel supported every step of the way, we encourage you to join us!

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