Senior Legal Counsel

Themis Solutions; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 153,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal technology firm is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel in Vancouver. This role requires 6-8 years of corporate legal experience focusing on M&A and commercial contracts. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Ideal candidates must be admitted to practice law in Canada and possess strong negotiation skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Top-tier health benefits

Flexible time off

RRSP matching

Counseling benefit

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Experience with M&A transactions and corporate documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining the corporate portfolio for group companies.
• Support M&A transactions and due diligence processes.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements.

Skills

Corporate and commercial expertise

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Familiarity with insurance matters

Education

Admitted to practice law in Canada

Job description

Overview

Clio is a global leader transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the lives of legal professionals while increasing access to justice.

Summary : We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join our legal team in Vancouver as Senior Legal Counsel. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of legal experience with a mix of corporate and commercial expertise. This role focuses on supporting our corporate portfolio, assisting with M&A transactions, contributing to insurance matters, and handling commercial contract drafting.

Responsibilities

• Corporate & M&A Support: Assist with maintaining the corporate portfolio for group companies; Support M&A transactions and due diligence processes; Help with corporate documentation and filings
• Insurance Support: Assist with insurance matters for group companies; Help review insurance policies and documentation; Support insurance-related matters and claims; Contribute to risk management strategies
• Commercial Contracts: Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements; Support business teams with practical legal solutions; Review technology agreements including SaaS and licensing arrangements; Handle NDAs and partnership agreements
• Legal Operations: Contribute to legal process improvements; Support the use of legal technology solutions including AI tools

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law and an active member in good standing at the Law Society of a Canadian province or territory
• 6-8 years of experience with demonstrated skills in corporate matters and commercial contracts
• Some familiarity with insurance matters is beneficial with opportunity to develop expertise in this area
• Experience supporting M&A transactions and managing corporate documentation
• Working knowledge of commercial agreements
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must be located in Vancouver BC

What you will find here

Compensation is one of the main components of Clios Total Rewards Program. We have developed a series of programs and processes to ensure we are creating fair and competitive pay practices that form the foundation of our human and high-performing culture.

Total Rewards highlights

Highlights: Competitive equitable salary with top-tier health benefits (dental and vision insurance); Hybrid work environment with local Clions (Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Dublin) in-office minimum 2 days per week on Anchor Days; Flexible time off policy with an encouraged 20 days off per year; 2000 annual counseling benefit; RRSP matching and RESP contribution; Clioversary recognition program with acknowledgements at 3, 5, 7, and 10 years

The full salary range

• For this role: $153,000 to $191,200 to $229,400 (note salary bands may differ based on location and local currency). Additionally, benefit offerings may differ depending on employee location.
• We aim to hire all candidates between the minimum and the midpoint of the full salary range. The final offer amount depends on experience and skillset. Separate salary bands apply for other regions based on local currency.

Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity (DIBE) & Accessibility

We are dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives and experiences result in higher-performing teams and better innovation. We are committed to equal employment and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Clio provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process; please request accommodations if needed.

Learn more about our culture at Clio. We only communicate with candidates through official @ email addresses.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

HR Development, Delivery, Flooring, Irrigation, ACCA, Document Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Salary: 153,000 - 229,400 per year