Title: Legal Counsel

Location: Toronto, Ontario, at 60 Adelaide Street East

In Office: This position is expected to be in office 4 days per week

About Thentia

Thentia is a fast-growing, venture capital-backed software as a service (SaaS) company that is emerging as a world leader in government technology with a platform that is transforming and modernizing how regulatory organizations are conducting business. As a company of builders, thinkers, and owners, Thentia gives employees the opportunity to create amazing solutions, showcase their talents, and benefit from our shared success as we scale up in the U.S., Canadian, and global markets. Our solutions directly impact public trust and regulatory integrity, helping regulators and agencies meet 21st century standards by leveraging predictive analytics, Big Data, AI, and other innovative capabilities.

About The Role

We are seeking an articulate Corporate Legal Counsel to join our Legal and Compliance Team. The Corporate Legal Counselwill 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. This position is located in Toronto and if hired, will be expected work in office 4 days per week.

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.

We’re proud to be ‘Great Place to Work’ certified in the U.S. and Canada. Nearly 90% of our employees have participated and nearly 9 out of 10 employees overall agreed that Thentia is a ‘great place to work’.

What we offer - Thentia provides employees with:

A competitive base salary
Opportunity to work within a high performing culture
Fully paid for health and wellbeing benefits (subject to country differences)
Vacation, paid holidays and time off, and wellbeing days
Opportunity for discretionary performance bonuses (or sales commissions, based on role)
Opportunities for personal and professional growth, promotion, and advancement
A learning environment to challenge yourself and others to do their best work
An environment to do innovative work
An ability to make an impact in an evolving industry that impacts public trust and safety

What we look for:

We know that Thentia’s culture isn’t going to be for everyone. We work hard, smart, diligently, and are looking for people who are motivated to be part of building something great and who want to make an impact in a unique industry. We lead by our Thentia 8 Principles of customer focus, integrity, accountability, adaptability, achievement, purpose, teamwork, and being authoritative. Check out our company website (https://thentia.com/thentia-careers/#culture) as you consider if we’re the right place for you.

Our Commitment

Thentia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are building products for a diverse world and are committed to building and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard, which enables us to make commerce better for everyone. We strongly encourage applications from racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, provincial, or local laws in the regions we operate. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, or internships.

We thank all applicants in advance for applying. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

Staffing Firms: Thentia does not accept unsolicited submissions. All firms must have valid agreements in place.

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