Description:
About the role:We are seeking an articulate Corporate Legal Counsel to join our Legal and Compliance Team. The Corporate Legal Counsel will have the opportunity contribute across a wide range of legal matters and jurisdictions to support our unique and innovative industry. You will work closely with our Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel and the legal team and be involved in various legal matters related to intellectual property, commercial contracts, employment, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct comprehensive legal research on various topics relevant to the software industry, including intellectual property law, data protection, privacy regulations, licensing agreements, and other applicable laws and regulations.
- Legal Advisory: Provide timely and strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, and advise on contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Contract Review and Drafting: Assist in reviewing, analyzing, and drafting a wide range of contracts, such as software development agreements, licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and service agreements.
- Intellectual Property Support: Collaborate with the legal team to manage and protect the company's intellectual property assets, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Assist in conducting trademark searches, filing applications, and responding to office actions.
- Litigation Management: Collaborate with external counsel in managing litigation matters, including dispute resolution, litigation strategy, and risk mitigation.
- Compliance and Regulatory Matters: Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, such as data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, PIPEDA), consumer protection laws, and industry-specific regulations.
- Due Diligence: Support the legal team in conducting due diligence reviews for potential business partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions.
- Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and organized legal documentation, including contracts, correspondence, and other legal records.
- Policy Development: Contribute to the development and maintenance of corporate policies to align with legal requirements and industry best practices.
- Legal Support: Provide assistance to the legal team in day-to-day legal operations, including preparing legal memos, presentations, and reports.
- Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including software developers, product managers, and executives, to provide legal guidance and support.
Qualifications:
- Must have been called to Bar within which you practice and a minimum of 3-year corporate law experience.
- Proficient in conducting legal research, analyzing statutes, case law, and legal precedents.
- Prior experience with reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of intellectual property law concepts.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute positively to a professional work environment.
- Familiarity with the software industry and an aptitude for understanding technical concepts and terminology would be advantageous.
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