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Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

TEEMAGreater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our client is a SaaS company revolutionizing client relationships through continuous innovation. They have been scaling across North America and beyond, offering a dynamic, fast-growing environment where your contributions directly impact our success.

This is an exciting opportunity to pioneer their legal, risk and compliance practice.As In-House Legal Counsel , you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our company. This is more than just a legal role—it’s a chance to lead risk and compliance strategies, collaborate across departments, and drive proactive solutions that support our global growth. You'll have the autonomy to take ownership, innovate, and make a lasting impact.

If you thrive in a collaborative, high-growth setting , enjoy tackling complex challenges, and want to be part of a company that values your expertise, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

  • Risk & Compliance Management – Engage with all departments to identify and mitigate operational and contractual risks, implementing proactive risk management strategies.
  • Contract Management – Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives while minimizing legal exposure.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Governance – Oversee compliance with evolving regulations (SOC, GDPR, data privacy), act as Privacy Officer, and ensure adequate insurance and vendor governance.
  • Strategic Legal Support – Partner with internal teams and external counsel to align legal strategies with business goals and improve risk mitigation.

Qualifications

  • J.D. qualified to practice law
  • Licence to practice Law in Alberta - Lawyer in good standing
  • 4 years+ of relevant experience at a in-house legal counsel role