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Davidson and Co1 week ago

Senior Legal Counsel

$170,000–$190,000 year

Hybrid · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Doctorate Or Professional Degree
Company size
Unknown

Job Summary

Senior Legal Counsel in-house role providing practical legal guidance across corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, employment law, privacy and data governance, and strategic growth. Responsibilities include advising on corporate governance, structuring, mandates, and best practices; supporting committee meetings; developing policies and governance frameworks; drafting and negotiating commercial contracts including client engagements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and partnership agreements; ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements; identifying and mitigating legal and operational risks; advising on independence, conflicts of interest, and ethical obligations; managing client disputes and coordinating with external counsel; overseeing litigation and investigations; providing guidance on data privacy and information governance; advising on employment law matters; supporting mergers and acquisitions and due diligence; advising on new service offerings and client engagement models; developing internal legal processes and documentation; ability to work flexibly in full-time or part-time arrangements.

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of legal experience, including in-house corporate experience and/or private practice followed by in-house roles
  • Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), or equivalent legal degree from a recognized law school
  • Admission to practice law in a relevant Canadian jurisdiction
  • Hands-on, full-scope legal generalist experience
  • Experience in professional services environment preferred but not required
  • Strong communication skills and ability to engage with executive leadership and Boards
  • Experience with corporate governance, contracts, risk management, and regulatory compliance
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