Overview
This role oversees the Corporate Legal function and provides strategic legal guidance across a broad range of matters. Reporting to the VP, Legal & General Counsel, the Senior Director, Corporate Counsel will support growth, M&A activity, international expansion, financing activities, and corporate and subsidiary governance.
This position is remote within the United States and Canada.
Responsibilities
- Lead legal workstreams for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, negotiations, drafting and reviewing transaction documents, and coordinating with external advisors and internal stakeholders.
- Provide guidance on legal considerations and regulatory requirements related to international operations and expansion.
- Oversee corporate entities, corporate records, and related governance processes, including the incorporation and ongoing management of global subsidiaries.
- Support corporate governance by developing and implementing corporate policies and procedures.
- Advise Finance on matters including insurance renewals, tax planning, financial statements, employee equity, commission plans, and other strategic projects.
- Review marketing materials and advise on applicable compliance requirements.
- Develop and deliver compliance training programs for employees on relevant legal and regulatory topics.
- Identify legal risks across the organization, develop practical mitigation strategies, and communicate recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, including overseeing external counsel, developing case strategies, and supporting negotiations.
- Manage the intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
- Serve as a trusted legal partner to leaders across the business, balancing thoughtful risk management with the needs of a fast-moving company.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor with active bar membership in Canada or the United States.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience, including time at a nationally recognized law firm; ideally a mix of late-stage private and public company work.
- Experience in technology or SaaS is preferred.
- Experience leading or supporting mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, negotiations, transaction documentation, and post-closing integration.
- Strong knowledge of corporate governance, securities laws, entity management, and experience preparing for or managing public company compliance.
- Experience advising on international expansion, including subsidiary formation and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience supporting financing transactions and related securities law compliance.
- Ability to identify legal and business risks, develop practical mitigation strategies, and communicate recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Experience managing external counsel and coordinating cross-functional teams on complex legal matters.
- Excellent judgment, written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail.
- Practical, collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.
- Ability to manage competing priorities independently while maintaining a high standard of execution.
Compensation & Benefits
USA-based roles only
- Annual base salary between $269,000 USD and $404,000 USD
- Immediate participation in benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others)
- Generous paid time off
- Equity grant
- Where applicable, participation in incentive programs
Canada-based roles only
- Annual base salary between $234,000 CAD and $351,000 CAD
- Immediate participation in benefits program (health, dental, RRSP and many others)
- Generous paid time off
- Equity grant
- Where applicable, participation in incentive programs
Compensation is approached with fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.
Location
Remote opportunity within the United States and Canada.