Legal Counsel (Remote from Canada)

🌍 Remote, USA 💹 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

About the position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel in Canada.
This role offers the opportunity to act as a principal in-house legal advisor for a fast-moving, innovation-driven organization. You will provide legal guidance across a broad range of product, commercial, corporate, and compliance matters, partnering closely with engineering, operations, and cross-functional teams. The position requires balancing strategic counsel with hands-on execution, including drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on intellectual property and data privacy, and supporting global employment and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, low-bureaucracy environment, is adaptable to emerging technologies, and can navigate complex cross-border legal issues while maintaining high integrity and professionalism.

Provide expert legal advice on product development, privacy, data protection, and intellectual property matters
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and technology transactions
Support compliance initiatives, counseling teams on legal and regulatory implications of proposed transactions
Advise on global employment matters, including policy development, compliance, and partnership with People teams
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to resolve cross-border legal issues
Support the General Counsel with additional legal projects, corporate governance, and organizational initiatives

3â€“5 years of experience as a lawyer, combining top-tier law firm and/or in-house experience
Legally qualified to practice law in your jurisdiction
Experience in the crypto space is required; familiarity with SOC2 and GDPR compliance is a plus
Ability to handle cross-border legal issues, including working with local counsel when necessary
Strong commercial acumen and pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to legal challenges
High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across geographies
Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing complex matters with minimal supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus
Strong academic credentials from a recognized institution