Adecco is currently hiring a full-time experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal guidance on technology-related matters, including software licensing, data privacy, cybersecurity, and commercial contracts for our client in Vancouver, BC. This role requires you to have a strong background in technology law, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance.
Pay Rate: $140K - $170K / year (based on experience)
Location: Vancouver, BC (hybrid)
Job type: Temporary | Full-time
Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, and statements of work. Maintain contract playbooks and ensure compliance.
Advise on data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA), cybersecurity policies, and regulatory compliance. Support data governance and incident response processes.
Assist in trademark and patent matters, collaborating with product, engineering, and marketing teams.
Provide legal guidance on financial services, payments, open banking, AI, outsourcing, and fintech regulations. Support EU expansion efforts.
Support governance matters, financing rounds, acquisitions, stock option plans, and shareholder relations.
Assist in risk mitigation strategies, vendor management, and compliance with ISO, SOC2, and NIST frameworks.
Work with product, engineering, sales, and marketing teams to address legal considerations throughout the product lifecycle.
Provide insights on emerging trends in fintech, payments, cybersecurity, and data protection.
Assist HR with employment agreements, policies, and workplace issues.
Manage legal disputes and coordinate with external counsel as needed.
Qualifications:
Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited Canadian university.
Active member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or the Law Society of British Columbia. Membership with a U.S. state bar is an asset.
3-5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal role, specializing in technology law, with proven expertise in negotiating and managing complex contracts. Experience in the payments or financial services industry is preferred.
Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada
Here's why you should apply:
Extended health and dental benefits
Paid time off
Savings and retirement plan matching
Parenthood top-up
Mentorship programs, and leadership series
Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.
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