Senior Legal Counsel

Wade Macdonald; Ontario; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in the Technology sector is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide commercial legal guidance across various business units. This pivotal role involves advising leadership on legal matters, overseeing a regional legal team, and ensuring compliance across jurisdictions. The successful applicant will be a qualified lawyer with significant experience in the telecoms and software sectors, possessing strong business acumen and the ability to navigate complex environments.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

International travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant commercial legal experience in telecoms and software sectors.
• Ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments.
• Strong business acumen and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advising senior stakeholders on commercial legal issues.
• Leading legal teams across multiple geographies.
• Drafting and managing high-value contracts.

Skills

Contract Law

Team Leadership

Commercial Legal Issues

Risk Mitigation

Cross-Border Matters

Education

Qualified Lawyer in Canada

Job description

A growing organisation within the Technology sector, this business forms part of a wider group with a global presence.

About the Job

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in providing commercial legal guidance across several business units. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, you’ll advise leadership on key legal matters, oversee a regional legal team, and ensure corporate compliance across jurisdictions. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on legal execution and mentoring.

Duties will include :

• Advising senior stakeholders on commercial legal issues and risk mitigation
• Leading legal teams across multiple geographies
• Drafting, negotiating, and managing high-value contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners
• Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Handling commercial litigation and dispute resolution
• Supporting M&A integration from a legal standpoint
• Developing internal legal policies, training programmes, and governance tools
• Collaborating with external counsel and regulatory bodies as needed
• Delivering legal reports and contributing to business strategy

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified lawyer in Canada with significant commercial legal experience, gained within the telecoms and software sectors. You’ll have expertise in contract law, team leadership, and cross-border matters. Strong business acumen, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments are essential.

What You Will Receive in Return

You’ll join a high-performing, globally connected legal team within a business on an exciting growth path. In return for your expertise, you'll benefit from strong leadership, the opportunity to shape legal operations, and the chance to grow professionally in a supportive, international environment. Competitive remuneration and international travel opportunities are also offered.