Senior Director, Corporate Counsel

Accountabilities:

• • Lead legal workstreams for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, negotiations, transaction documentation, external advisors, and post-closing activities.
  • Advise senior stakeholders on corporate governance, securities, entity management, and public company compliance matters.
  • Support international expansion by advising on subsidiary formation, regulatory requirements, and legal considerations across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Support financing transactions and related securities law compliance.
  • Oversee corporate entities, records, subsidiary management, governance processes, and corporate policies.
  • Partner with Finance on insurance renewals, tax planning, financial statements, employee equity, commission plans, and other strategic initiatives.
  • Review marketing materials and advise business teams on relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and deliver compliance training covering applicable legal and regulatory topics.
  • Identify legal and business risks across the organization and develop practical strategies to mitigate them.
  • Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, including external counsel, case strategy, negotiations, and internal coordination.
  • Oversee the intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
  • Manage external legal counsel and coordinate cross-functional teams on complex legal matters.
  • Serve as a trusted legal advisor to leaders across the organization, balancing thoughtful risk management with commercial priorities.
  • Use emerging AI-enabled legal tools thoughtfully to improve research, drafting, review, regulatory monitoring, and overall team efficiency.

  Requirements:

  • Juris Doctor degree with active bar membership in the United States or Canada.
  • At least 10 years of relevant legal experience, including experience at a nationally recognized law firm and ideally a combination of late-stage private and public company environments.
  • Experience in technology or SaaS businesses is preferred.
  • Strong experience leading or supporting mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, negotiations, transaction documentation, and post-closing integration.
  • Deep knowledge of corporate governance, securities laws, entity management, and public company compliance.
  • Experience advising on international expansion, subsidiary structures, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Experience supporting financing transactions and associated securities law requirements.
  • Strong ability to identify legal and business risks, develop pragmatic mitigation strategies, and communicate recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders.
  • Experience managing external counsel and coordinating complex, cross-functional legal projects.
  • Excellent judgment, written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail.
  • Practical, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach to legal work.
  • Ability to independently manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of execution.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with ambiguity and changing priorities.
  • Strong interest in applying AI and emerging technologies responsibly to improve legal workflows and decision-making.

  Benefits:

  • Remote full-time opportunity available within the United States or Canada.
  • U.S. annual base salary: $269,000–$404,000 USD.
  • Canada annual base salary: $234,000–$351,000 CAD.
  • Equity grant and, where applicable, participation in incentive programs.
  • Competitive health and dental benefits.
  • Retirement savings support, including 401(k) in the United States and RRSP in Canada.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Maternity and parental leave top-up programs.
  • Remote-first working environment.
  • Paid volunteer days and peer-to-peer recognition programs.
  • Free access to the organization's password management service.
  • Opportunities for in-person engagement through department offsites, team meetings, and customer or industry events.
  • Collaborative environment with opportunities to work on complex corporate, technology, and international legal matters.