Senior Corporate Counsel

ZenaTech Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ZenaTech, Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to lead significant public and private company transactions, supervise junior counsels, and coordinate with outside counsel on cross-border matters within a Nasdaq-listed technology context. The role requires Ontario bar eligibility, 3–6 years in corporate/securities law, experience with spin-offs or IPOs, and familiarity with MJDS/US rules, with responsibilities spanning governance, disclosure, and complex agreement negotiation.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ontario with good standing.
• 3–6 years experience in corporate/securities law.
• Experience with spin-offs, IPOs, bids or direct listings.
• Familiarity with MJDS and US SEC rules; strong asset.
• Ability to supervise multiple lawyers and manage complex deals.

Responsibilities

• Lead significant private and public company transactions from planning through execution.
• Supervise and mentor junior counsels.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on major transactions and specialized matters.
• Advise on securities law compliance for FPIs and MJDS.
• Support continuous disclosure, corporate governance, and cross-border obligations.
• Draft and negotiate complex transactional, commercial and securities documentation.

Skills

Public company transactions

Supervising junior counsels

Securities compliance

Cross-border transactions

AI regulatory knowledge

Job description

ZenaTech, Inc. is a Nasdaq-listed emerging technology company focused on AI drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), and Enterprise SaaS solutions for mission-critical applications for business and governments. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of drones to streamline legacy processes across various industries including defense, agriculture, and warehouse and logistics. We focus on applications including inspections, security, inventory management, environmental monitoring, border control, land surveys, and precision agriculture improving crop yields.

Job Overview:

ZenaTech is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join our in-house Legal Department in Toronto. Reporting to senior legal leadership, this role carries significant responsibility for major public and private company transactions and provides specialized senior-level capacity to the team. You will supervise our junior counsels, work directly with other members of our legal team, and coordinate closely with outside counsel on the company's most significant matters. This is an ideal role for a corporate/securities lawyer with meaningful transactional experience who is ready to take ownership of complex, cross-border deals at a Nasdaq-listed technology company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage significant private and public company transactions, from planning through execution.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior counsels.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with outside counsel on major transactions and specialized matters.
• Advise on securities law compliance, including obligations applicable to foreign private issuers (FPIs) and companies using the Multijurisdictional Disclosure System (MJDS).
• Support continuous disclosure, corporate governance, and cross-border regulatory obligations across the company's listings.
• Draft and negotiate complex transactional, commercial and securities documentation.

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Ontario (member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario) for approximately 3-6 years.
• Experience with significant public company transactions, including spin-offs, IPOs, bids and/or direct listings.
• Experience with MJDS and/or FPI companies, and preparation of securities documents and disclosures, including familiarity with applicable U.S. SEC rules, will be considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate the work of other lawyers.
• Experience in AI, data privacy, or related technology-sector legal matters is a strong asset.
• Excellent judgment, drafting, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple major transactions simultaneously.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge drone technology and AI-driven innovations in a fast growth company with outstanding personal growth potential. Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of drones across multiple industries in a collaborative work environment with a mission-driven team.

We use artificial intelligence to review and screen applications and materials. However, every candidate we move forward with is reviewed and selected, and all final hiring decisions are made, by a member of our hiring team.

“We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity utilizing hiring practices on merit and business needs. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and all others of legally protected status.”

This posting is for an existing vacancy.