Sr. Legal Counsel

Aylo Careers; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech company in Montreal seeks a Senior Legal Advisor to provide strategic legal guidance, manage complex legal matters, and mentor junior staff. Candidates must be members of the Quebec Bar with 5+ years in commercial law, and be bilingual in French and English. A collaborative office atmosphere with hybrid work options awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in commercial, technology, or intellectual property law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; able to manage multiple complex files independently.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and finalize various legal contracts.
• Provide proactive, business-oriented legal advice.
• Support and mentor junior legal team members.

Skills

Commercial law

Technology law

Intellectual property law

Bilingual (French and English)

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent

Member of Quebec Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Established in 2004, we are a tech pioneer offering world-class adult entertainment and games on some of the internet’s safest and most popular platforms. With the support of an international team of dynamic and collaborative innovators, we are on a mission to enable safe user experiences and empower our communities by celebrating diversity, inclusion, and expression — all while maintaining robust trust-and-safety protocols.

We embrace the best of both worlds! Local talent can thrive in our collaborative office space with the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, while remote team members play an integral role in shaping our dynamic culture from afar. We have offices in Montreal (Quebec), Austin (Texas) and Nicosia (Cyprus).

*A select number of positions require full-time in office attendance*

As a key senior member of the in-house legal team, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to internal clients, providing strategic and practical legal guidance to help the organization manage risk and achieve its business objectives. You will take a leading role in complex matters, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our legal processes and best practices.

What you'll be doing:

• Draft, review, negotiate and finalize intellectual property, technology and services contracts for our various business units, including:
  • Services agreements;
  • License agreements;
  • NDAs;
  • Intercompany agreements; and
  • Corporate documents and various related legal documents.
• Provide proactive, business-oriented legal advice to support strategic initiatives, transactions, and product development.
• Take ownership of complex or sensitive matters requiring seasoned judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business priorities.
• Perform and oversee discovery and due diligence of various electronically stored or physical data in preparation for litigation, transactional work, financing, audits or M&A transactions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline legal workflows and improve internal templates, processes, and playbooks.
• Draft or oversee the drafting of cease-and-desist letters and conduct due diligence on various databases namely in view of UDRP or URS arbitration proceedings or litigation.
• Support, mentor, and provide guidance to junior legal team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.

What you'll need to be successful:

Must haves:

• Member of Quebec Bar with 5+ years’ experience in commercial, technology, or intellectual property law.
• Bachelor's degree in law or the equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with representatives of various business units at all levels, qualifications and personalities.
• Bilingual (French and English).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including questioning and listening skills) in English
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; able to manage multiple complex files independently.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive, solutions-driven approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and across different time zones.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice to haves:

• Knowledge of Common Law or experience supporting common law jurisdictions.
• Prior in-house experience in a global, technology-driven environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

In this role you may be exposed to adult content

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