Legal Counsel jobs in Canada

Title: In-House Legal Counsel

Time: Full-Time · Location: Remote · Compensation: $117,000/y CAD ($85,000/y USD)

As in-house Legal Counsel to join as their first in-house legal hire. This position will focus on commercial contracting, data privacy, and risk management, playing a key role in enabling the company’s growth while ensuring a solid compliance framework.

• Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, DPAs, vendor agreements, and sub-processor contracts. Standardize contract templates and fallback positions to streamline deal cycles. Ensure agreements align with Promowise’s service model and data handling standards.
• Data Privacy & Compliance: Maintain compliance with GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and CASL by developing and updating DPAs, privacy templates, and sub-processor lists. Manage cross-border data transfer frameworks and support client/vendor compliance reviews. Assist in creating internal checklists, privacy notices, and lightweight policies.
• Risk & Governance: Identify and escalate legal risks related to contracts, marketing law, data privacy, and global operations. Support corporate governance, insurance compliance, and client-driven legal requirements. Manage relationships with external counsel for high-risk matters while handling the majority of day-to-day legal needs internally.
• Operational Enablement: Collaborate with sales and operations teams to ensure efficient contract turnaround. Maintain a central contract repository and monitor key obligations, renewals, and compliance milestones. Train internal teams on contract playbooks and compliance protocols.

• LL.B./J.D. (or international equivalent); licensed in Canada, the U.S., or another common law jurisdiction.
• 2–5 years post-call legal experience, preferably in-house or at a law firm.
• Experience with commercial contracts, data privacy, and technology or marketing law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, lean environment.
• Business-focused mindset with a pragmatic approach to legal risk.