2 results for Senior Employment Lawyer in Vancouver Bc
Legal Counsel<p>Our client in the fintech industry is looking for a Legal Counsel to join their growing legal team. Reporting to senior leadership, you will provide legal and compliance support across the organization, working closely with legal, HR, and compliance teams. This is a key role where you will contribute to major business initiatives and help manage legal risk in a fast-paced fintech environment.</p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts, services agreements, and vendor contracts.</li><li>Privacy & Data Protection: Advise on privacy laws and data regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA), supporting compliance efforts and cybersecurity policies.</li><li>Regulatory & Compliance: Provide guidance on financial services, outsourcing, open banking, AI, and fintech regulations.</li><li>Intellectual Property: Assist with trademark and patent matters in collaboration with product, engineering, and marketing teams.</li><li>Corporate Governance & Transactions: Support board governance, shareholder relations, corporate filings, stock option plans, and financing rounds.</li><li>Risk & Vendor Management: Assist in enterprise risk management and vendor compliance, with knowledge of ISO, SOC2, and NIST frameworks being a plus.</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, engineering, marketing, and sales to address legal concerns across the product lifecycle.</li><li>Employment & HR Support: Provide legal assistance on employment agreements, policies, and workplace issues.</li><li>Dispute Resolution: Help manage legal disputes and litigation, working with external counsel as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>Corporate Commercial Counsel<p>We’re seeking a <strong>Corporate Commercial Counsel</strong> to oversee a wide range of legal matters and provide expert guidance to our client, a global gaming and entertainment company. You’ll support business teams, manage commercial agreements, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive company growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review, draft, and negotiate various agreements, including technology, SaaS, licensing, and partnership contracts.</li><li>Provide comprehensive legal support to all business units.</li><li>Develop and ensure compliance with governance frameworks.</li><li>Advise on legal risks and implement mitigation strategies.</li><li>Align risk tolerance with business objectives.</li><li>Establish frameworks to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and industry best practices.</li><li>Advise on key areas such as privacy, data retention, and financial reporting.</li><li>Manage Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms and streamline processes.</li><li>Train internal teams on legal tools and practices.</li><li>Partner with business teams to address legal issues and propose practical solutions.</li><li>Support strategic legal and business initiatives.</li><li>Manage and protect the company’s IP portfolio.</li><li>Provide guidance on IP-related matters and strategy.</li><li>Advise on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions.</li><li>Provide legal support throughout transaction lifecycles.</li><li>Provide advice on employment matters and litigation as needed.</li><li>Manage external counsel where required.</li></ul>