217 General Counsel jobs in Canada

Toronto | 2+ years

About FP Canada:

Established in 1995, FP Canada™ is a national not-for-profit education, certification and professional oversight organization working in the public interest. FP Canada is dedicated to championing better financial wellness for all Canadians by leading the advancement of professional financial planning in Canada.

The Role:

FP Canada is searching for an Associate General Counsel to join its legal team in Toronto. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel will be responsible for a variety of legal matters, with an emphasis on contract drafting, review, and negotiation. Experience in employment law, intellectual property, and/or privacy law will be considered assets, as will bilingualism in English and French.

A true generalist role, the Associate General Counsel will work closely with senior management and support the organization’s various business teams. This is a newly created role, and an excellent opportunity to contribute and make an impact in an organization with an important public mission.

The AGC will have at least two years of post-call experience in contract drafting, review, and negotiation, gained either at a leading law firm or major corporation. The AGC will:

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of commercial matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating, non-disclosure agreements, and complex contracts and agreements;
• Support with employment law matters, including workplace policies and employment agreements;
• Support with intellectual property matters (copyright/trademark), including protection, licensing, enforcement, and management of IP assets;
• Provide guidance, develop policies, procedures, and training initiatives on privacy and data protection compliance, including privacy policies, data governance, PIPEDA, CASL requirements and risk mitigation.
• Partner with internal business units to identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions;
• Support the General Counsel with other tasks as needed.

This is a hybrid role, requiring ~2 days in the office per week in downtown Toronto. Interested candidates should submit a CV in confidence to Travis Usher at Ref #LI33917.

This is an exclusive search with ZSA Legal Recruitment. All CVs sent to FP Canada will be redirected to ZSA for review.

Toronto | 2+ years

About FP Canada:

Established in 1995, FP Canada™ is a national not-for-profit education, certification and professional oversight organization working in the public interest. FP Canada is dedicated to championing better financial wellness for all Canadians by leading the advancement of professional financial planning in Canada.

The Role:

FP Canada is searching for an Associate General Counsel to join its legal team in Toronto. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel will be responsible for a variety of legal matters, with an emphasis on contract drafting, review, and negotiation. Experience in employment law, intellectual property, and/or privacy law will be considered assets, as will bilingualism in English and French.

A true generalist role, the Associate General Counsel will work closely with senior management and support the organization’s various business teams. This is a newly created role, and an excellent opportunity to contribute and make an impact in an organization with an important public mission.

The AGC will have at least two years of post-call experience in contract drafting, review, and negotiation, gained either at a leading law firm or major corporation. The AGC will:

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of commercial matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating, non-disclosure agreements, and complex contracts and agreements;
• Support with employment law matters, including workplace policies and employment agreements;
• Support with intellectual property matters (copyright/trademark), including protection, licensing, enforcement, and management of IP assets;
• Provide guidance, develop policies, procedures, and training initiatives on privacy and data protection compliance, including privacy policies, data governance, PIPEDA, CASL requirements and risk mitigation.
• Partner with internal business units to identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions;
• Support the General Counsel with other tasks as needed.

This is a hybrid role, requiring ~2 days in the office per week in downtown Toronto. Interested candidates should submit a CV in confidence to Travis Usher at Ref #LI33917.

This is an exclusive search with ZSA Legal Recruitment. All CVs sent to FP Canada will be redirected to ZSA for review.

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Location: Various locations across Alberta

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destinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. We are committed to building a robust talent databank, enabling our recruiters to quickly connect job seekers with relevant opportunities as they arise. Our dedication to Integrity, Transparency, and Innovation ensures a professional and honest experience for all candidates.

Location: Various locations across Ontario

Job Description: As Legal Counsel/General Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal advice to a corporation, ensuring all business activities are compliant with legal standards. You will oversee legal operations, manage external counsel, and address a wide range of legal matters, from contracts to regulatory issues.

Key Responsibilities:

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destinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. We are committed to building a robust talent databank, enabling our recruiters to quickly connect job seekers with relevant opportunities as they arise. Our dedication to Integrity, Transparency, and Innovation ensures a professional and honest experience for all candidates.

Disclaimer:  We are proactively building a databank for future opportunities in CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Public Accounting. These are not currently active jobs. By applying, you will be part of our trusted network, ensuring our recruiters can promptly match you with suitable roles as they become available. Let us help you take the next step in your career journey!

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Job Description

La dynamique de votre équipe :

Le Vice-Président des Affaires Juridiques et Conseiller Général est un membre clé de l’équipe de direction exécutive, responsable de la supervision des fonctions juridiques, de conformité, d’éthique et de gouvernance à l’échelle mondiale. Ce rôle agit en tant que conseiller stratégique auprès du PDG, guidant les décisions commerciales sous un angle juridique et veillant à ce que les opérations mondiales de Genetec respectent les lois et règlements applicables dans plusieurs juridictions

Votre journée en un coup d'oeil :

Stratégie Juridique et Leadership

• Diriger le développement et la mise en œuvre d’une stratégie juridique mondiale alignée sur les objectifs commerciaux de Genetec.
• Fournir des conseils juridiques proactifs à la direction exécutive et aux unités commerciales sur les questions de droit des sociétés, commercial, confidentialité, propriété intellectuelle, travail et réglementation.
• Servir de secrétaire général, soutenant les fonctions de gouvernance et les réunions du conseil d’administration.

Conformité Mondiale et Gestion des Risques

• Superviser les programmes de conformité de l’entreprise et assurer leur alignement avec les normes internationales, y compris les lois anti-corruption, la protection des données (RGPD, CCPA, etc.) et les lois sur le contrôle des exportations.
• Développer et mettre en œuvre des cadres de gestion des risques à travers les unités commerciales et les régions géographiques.
• Surveiller les tendances juridiques mondiales et veiller à ce que les politiques et procédures internes restent à jour et conformes.

Gestion des Contrats et Support Commercial

• Superviser les négociations de contrats, y compris les accords clients, les contrats fournisseurs, les licences et les partenariats stratégiques.
• Diriger une équipe mondiale de conseillers juridiques internes, assurant la cohérence des pratiques juridiques à travers les régions (Amérique du Nord, LATAM, EMEA, APAC).
• Collaborer avec l’audit interne, la sécurité et les TI pour évaluer et gérer les risques d’entreprise, y compris les risques cybernétiques et liés aux données.

Propriété Intellectuelle et Confidentialité des Données

• Protéger et faire respecter les droits de propriété intellectuelle de Genetec à l’échelle mondiale.
• Superviser les programmes mondiaux de confidentialité et de protection des données, y compris la confidentialité dès la conception, les audits et la réponse aux incidents.
• Gérer stratégiquement le portefeuille de propriété intellectuelle de Genetec et les questions de licences technologiques à travers les juridictions.
• Fournir des conseils juridiques sur le développement de produits impliquant l’IA, le cloud, l’informatique en périphérie et les technologies de surveillance.

Développement Corporatif

• Soutenir les activités de fusions et acquisitions, les coentreprises et autres transactions stratégiques d’un point de vue juridique.
• Participer à la diligence raisonnable, à la structuration et à la planification de l’intégration.

Leadership d’Équipe et Développement Organisationnel

• Diriger une équipe juridique mondiale performante, favorisant une culture d’excellence, de réactivité et de partenariat commercial.
• Aligner les ressources juridiques sur les priorités stratégiques à travers les unités commerciales et les géographies.
• Développer des cadres internes pour la formation, la mise à jour des politiques et l’éducation juridique.

Votre expertise technique :

• Doctorat en droit (JD) ou diplôme juridique équivalent d’un établissement accrédité; membre en règle d’un barreau.
• Minimum de 15 ans d’expérience juridique avec une exposition significative au droit des sociétés international et à la conformité.
• Expérience avérée en tant que cadre juridique dans une organisation mondiale axée sur la technologie (de préférence dans les secteurs du logiciel, de la cybersécurité ou de la sécurité physique).
• Solide compréhension des lois sur la confidentialité, des réglementations commerciales internationales et du droit de la propriété intellectuelle.
• Expérience dans la gestion d’équipes juridiques mondiales et dans l’opération à travers plusieurs juridictions.
• Bilinguisme (anglais et français).

Un atout si vous avez :

• Penseur stratégique avec une approche pratique et orientée vers les affaires des questions juridiques.
• Visionnaire et stratégique avec une profonde appréciation de l’intersection du droit, de la technologie et de l’innovation.
• Compétences exceptionnelles en communication et en négociation.
• Intégrité élevée et éthique professionnelle.
• Solides capacités de leadership et de gestion d’équipe.
• Capacité à opérer efficacement dans un environnement dynamique et innovant avec des priorités évolutives.

Voilà ce que nous offrons !

• Régime de rémunération attrayant
• Programme de remboursement des frais de formation
• Repas subventionnés à notre incroyable Bistro (Les Cordons Bleus)
• Équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée grâce à un horaire de travail flexible
• Café gratuit à volonté
• Espace de stationnement gratuit pour tous les employés
• Centre d’entraînement sur place

Nous savons que la diversité des parcours et des expériences apporte une grande valeur à nos équipes. Même si vous ne cochez pas toutes les cases nous vous encourageons à postuler – votre profil pourrait nous surprendre!

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Your team’s dynamic:

The Vice-President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing the global legal, compliance, ethics, and governance functions. This role acts as a strategic advisor reporting to the CEO, guiding business decisions with a legal lens and ensuring Genetec’s global operations adhere to applicable laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

Your day at a glance:

Legal Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of a global legal strategy aligned with Genetec’s business objectives.
• Provide proactive legal advice to executive leadership and business units on corporate, commercial, privacy, IP, labor, and regulatory matters.
• Serve as Corporate Secretary, supporting governance functions and Board of Directors meetings.

Global Compliance & Risk Management

• Oversee corporate compliance programs and ensure alignment with international standards, including anti-bribery, data protection (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), and export control laws.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation frameworks across business units and geographic regions.
• Monitor global legal trends and ensure internal policies and procedures are kept current and compliant.
• Define and execute the long-term legal strategy aligned with Genetec’s global business vision and expansion.
• Lead complex negotiations and high-stakes litigation or regulatory matters as needed.

Contract Management & Commercial Support

• Supervise contract negotiations, including customer agreements, vendor contracts, licensing, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead a global team of in-house counsel, ensuring consistency in legal practices across regions (North America, LATAM, EMEA, APAC).
• Collaborate with internal audit, security, and IT to assess and manage enterprise risk, including cyber and data risks.

Intellectual Property & Data Privacy

• Protect and enforce Genetec’s intellectual property rights globally.
• Oversee global privacy and data protection programs, including privacy-by-design, audits, and incident response.
• Strategically manage Genetec’s IP portfolio and technology licensing matters across jurisdictions.
• Provide legal guidance on product development involving AI, cloud, edge computing, and surveillance technologies.

Corporate Development

• Support M&A activities, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions from a legal standpoint.
• Participate in due diligence, structuring, and integration planning.

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead a high-performing global legal team, fostering a culture of excellence, responsiveness, and business partnership.
• Align legal resources with strategic priorities across business units and geographies.
• Develop internal frameworks for training, policy updates, and legal education.

Your technical expertise:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree from an accredited institution; member in good standing of a bar association.
• Minimum 15 years of legal experience with significant exposure to international corporate law and compliance.
• Proven track record as a legal executive in a global, technology-driven organization (preferably in software, cybersecurity, or physical security sectors).
• Strong understanding of privacy laws, international trade regulations, and IP law.
• Experience managing global legal teams and operating across multiple jurisdictions.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

An asset if you have:

• Strategic thinker with a practical, business-oriented approach to legal issues.
• Visionary and strategic with a deep appreciation for the intersection of law, technology, and innovation.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• High integrity and professional ethics.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, innovative environment with evolving priorities.

Let’s talk perks!

• Attractive compensation package
• Training Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Subsidized meals in our amazing Bistro (Les Cordons Bleus)
• Work-life balance with a flexible working schedule
• Free, unlimited coffee
• Private, free parking for all employees
• Onsite fitness facility with personal trainer

We know that diverse backgrounds and experiences bring great value to our teams. Even if you don't think you tick all the boxes, we still encourage you to apply - your profile may surprise us!

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