Ontario - Start-Up Lawyer

Overview

This role is with a Canadian law organization that delivers sophisticated, business-minded legal counsel by combining Big Law training with in-house experience and close client collaboration. The approach emphasizes measurable outcomes such as deals closed and risks avoided, with no billable-hour targets.

Responsibilities

• Advise entrepreneurs and startups with corporate legal services, including:
  • Company formation
  • Shareholders’ agreements
  • Private placements
  • Corporate transactions
  • Stock option plans
  • License agreements
  • Terms and conditions of use
  • Employment matters
• Provide clear, business-driven legal answers under time pressure and stand behind recommendations.
• Operate with autonomy and manage mandates independently.
• Represent the organization at startup-related conferences, networking events, and organizations.

Requirements

• A law degree.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience advising entrepreneurs and startups, preferably from private practice at a major Canadian law firm.
• Ability to deliver clear, business-driven guidance under time pressure.
• Comfort working independently and running your own mandates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting growth companies across a range of corporate matters, including the areas listed under Responsibilities.
• Comfort with external engagement through conferences, networking events, and startup organizations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Control over practice schedule: full-time or reduced schedule, with flexibility based on preference.
• No billable hour targets.
• No lockstep and no partnership tournament.
• Compensation that reflects the work you do.

Location

• Ottawa, Ontario.
• Remote work elsewhere in Canada is also acceptable.