Legal Counsel in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel in Canada.

This is a high-impact legal role at the intersection of technology, commercial growth, and global expansion within a fast-scaling SaaS environment. You will act as a strategic legal partner to cross-functional teams, helping shape and negotiate complex commercial agreements while enabling revenue growth and innovation. The role blends hands-on contract negotiation with broader advisory responsibilities across corporate, compliance, and operational matters. You will collaborate closely with teams such as Privacy, Finance, HR, and Risk to balance business velocity with appropriate safeguards. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will support both day-to-day legal needs and long-term strategic initiatives. This position also plays a key role in enabling international expansion and supporting a rapidly evolving global workforce. It is ideal for a business-minded legal professional who thrives in dynamic, high-growth environments.

• Lead negotiation, drafting, and execution of complex commercial agreements, including enterprise customer and strategic partner contracts that directly support revenue growth.
• Act as a key legal advisor to cross-functional teams, aligning business objectives with legal, privacy, compliance, and risk management requirements.
• Support vendor, partner, and customer contracting strategies to optimize deal velocity and scalability across global markets.
• Provide legal guidance on corporate and commercial matters, including employment-related issues across a distributed international workforce.
• Assist with regulatory, privacy, and compliance matters in collaboration with internal stakeholders such as Privacy, Governance, Risk, and Finance teams.
• Contribute to global expansion initiatives by advising on cross-border considerations and supporting new market entry efforts.
• Operate independently as a trusted advisor, balancing legal risk with business enablement in a fast-paced environment.

• Active membership in the Law Society of British Columbia with 4–7 years of post-call experience.
• Background in corporate and commercial law, ideally with exposure to SaaS, technology transactions, cross-border deals, M&A, or international privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SOC 2, EU AI Act).
• Proven experience negotiating and closing complex commercial agreements, often independently or as lead counsel.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate legal considerations into practical, growth-oriented solutions.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining quality and precision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Comfortable operating with autonomy while contributing to a highly collaborative, values-driven culture.

• Competitive base salary in the range of $130,000–$165,000 CAD annually, plus bonus eligibility.
• Stock options and/or performance-based incentives depending on role and employment type.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Flexible and modern working arrangements depending on seniority and location.
• Annual company-wide gathering in Vancouver for collaboration, learning, and team-building activities.
• Opportunity to work in a high-growth, global SaaS environment with strong exposure to strategic business decisions.
• Culture focused on learning, collaboration, ownership, and professional growth.