Overview
The organization is seeking a skilled lawyer for the Legislative and Labor Team. This role focuses on analyzing emerging legislative and regulatory requirements, building compliance frameworks, and helping shape the regulatory conversation related to gig economy platforms, marketplace operators, and labor practices.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate clear, cross-functional regulatory responses with Policy and Government Affairs, Operations, Product, and Communications.
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of legislation impacting gig economy participants, marketplaces, retailers, and consumers, and deliver actionable legal guidance to business partners.
- Develop and document legal frameworks and compliance best practices to meet legislative and regulatory mandates.
- Manage relationships with external counsel, trade associations, and industry partners, including participation in cross-industry initiatives.
- Build and share internal expertise in emerging legal areas relevant to the organization’s business to support timely responses to new legal challenges.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
- 3+ years of experience practicing law.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize, analyze, and provide precise legal advice in response to legislative updates.
- Experience working with legislative bodies, government agencies, or regulatory matters.
- Proven success supporting compliance initiatives and executing legal frameworks.
- Understanding of legislative processes and the regulatory landscape.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with legislative or regulatory strategy.
- Familiarity with issues facing marketplace platform companies, gig economy platform companies, or similarly highly regulated businesses.
Compensation & Benefits
- Highly market-competitive compensation and benefits, varying by location.
- Remote role; base pay range depends on the candidate’s permanent work location.
- Eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants.
Canadian base pay range
Location
Remote. Hiring is currently limited to the following Canadian provinces: Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia.