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In-house Legal Counsel

In-house Legal Counsel

YuJa Inc.ON, Canada
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

YuJa is looking for a talented individual to work within our Toronto office and play a full-time In-house Legal Counsel role on our team. Our team is passionate, excited about growth opportunities, and very creative. We are looking for people who are like-minded in vision but also can contribute to the diverse thinking our team requires.

About Us

YuJa is a leader in cloud platforms and applications for regulated sector clients including higher-ed, K12, healthcare, and government. We enable enterprises to create engaging digital media experiences. We have legal headquarters in Delaware with primary U.S. offices in Silicon Valley, California and Canadian offices in Toronto.

About the Role

As an In-house Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and execution of all contracts. You will negotiate general commercial terms with our finance and business groups, ensure legal compliance, and set official contract strategies. You will have a broad range of responsibilities providing transactional support, day-to-day advice to management, and negotiation for our product sales, licensing, and services. You will also work on making sure contracts are in line with our larger company goals and philosophies while mitigating risks whenever possible along with reviewing contract terms and updating them to fit legal needs.

About You

  • Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in contract law
  • Law degree from an accredited institution - International law graduates are welcome to apply
  • Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, particularly software licensing and the RFP process, ensuring favorable terms while mitigating legal risks and aligning with company objectives
  • Experience drafting a variety of legal documentation
  • Industry subject matter expert

Why you'll love working here

YuJa is a multiple-time honoree on Forbes’ list of Best Start-Up Employers in America. We offer very competitive compensation packages based on experience and history of contributions, and comprehensive benefits and engagement opportunities.

Comprehensive Benefits :

  • Health, vision, and dental benefits, 100% employer-paid
  • Additional benefits include RRSP, gym subsidies, and more
  • Work-life balance including flexible work hours to create an ideal work-life balance
  • Paid sick days

    • Team Engagement :

  • Fun activities and celebrations, including Canada Day Trip, Saint Patrick's Day Party, Halloween Costume Contests, Holiday Dinner Party, and more
  • Office perks including company-provided snacks, drinks, and events
  • Employee recognition programs, such as gift cards and “Employee of the Week” rewards
  • Professional growth including continuous learning opportunities and reimbursements to support personal and professional development
  • Hands-on experience working with senior-level business leaders

    • Schedule

    This is an office-based role with standard hours from Monday to Friday.

    How to Apply

    This job is exclusively directed towards candidates already in Canada. You may apply directly online via this site by submitting your resume and transcripts. If any questions, please send an email to [email protected] .

    YuJa is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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