Legal Counsel

Toronto, OntarioFull-TimeMid-levelLegal

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What You'll Be Doing

  • Draft, review, and negotiate:
  • Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
  • Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Data Processing Addendums (DPAs)
  • Advertising and partnership agreements
  • Vendor and SaaS agreements
  • Support redlining and negotiation with enterprise clients
  • Build and maintain internal contract templates and playbooks
  • Identify risk exposure and propose practical, business-aligned solutions
  • Advise on data privacy, data protection, and information security obligations
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., PIPEDA, U.S. privacy frameworks, state-level laws as relevant)
  • Support client security reviews and contractual data obligations
  • Review terms related to IP ownership, licensing, and software development
  • Draft and review employment agreements and independent contractor agreements
  • Advise on employment-related matters across Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions
  • Support onboarding/offboarding risk mitigation (IP assignment, confidentiality, etc.)
  • Assist with corporate governance and intercompany matters as needed
  • Support internal policy development (data handling, acceptable use, etc.)
  • Advise leadership on risk mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate on ISO/compliance-related documentation as needed
  • Serve as a trusted internal advisor on legal and contractual issues

What You'll Bring

  • J.D. or LL.B. and licensed to practice law in Canada or the United States (dual qualification is a plus)
  • 2–5 years of legal experience at In-house at a technology, data, or SaaS company, or at a law firm with a focus on technology, commercial, or data privacy law
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, Data Processing Agreements, and commercial vendor agreements
  • Familiarity with cross-border (Canada/U.S.) legal considerations
  • Strong understanding of data privacy and IP concepts in technical environments
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and responsive
  • Comfortable operating independently in a lean, fast-moving environment

What Sets This Role Apart

  • Proven legal experience in a technical domain
  • Ability to take ownership and be proactive
  • Quick turnarounds on requests
  • Strong communication skills across clients, business team, and technical team

Salary Range

  • $80 to $120 CAD per hour

Job Summary

CompanyShyftLabs
LocationToronto, Ontario
TypeFull-Time
LevelMid-level
DomainLegal