Legal Counsel

The Lightspeed Legal Team is seeking a Legal Counsel in Montreal to partner and collaborate daily with our business teams, preparing and negotiating commercial agreements and providing commercially-minded legal solutions.

What you will be doing

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with customers, strategic partners, and vendors/suppliers across NOAM, EMEA and APAC.
• Delivering legal and general commercial advice to key stakeholders across all Lightspeed departments.
• Documenting legal know-how and delivering training to the wider Legal Team and business stakeholders.
• Identifying and advising on legal risks and compliance issues related to the structuring, development and marketing of new products or features.
• Performing focused legal research and analysis.
• Helping manage legal aspects of complex, cross-functional, multi-jurisdictional projects.
• Suggesting, building and improving upon the Legal Team's operations and processes.
• Monitoring regulatory changes and proactively handling regulatory developments.
• Supporting litigation and other dispute management.
• Managing investigations by and requests from regulatory bodies and government authorities.

What you need to bring

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Licensed to practice law in Canada and/or the United States.
• 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or as in-house counsel, preferably with exposure to international, multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Broad commercial experience with extensive background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, terms and conditions, and other similar agreements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; French is a strong asset. Fluency in English is required.
• Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Even better if you have, but not necessary

• Experience working in different jurisdictions and languages; the technology, financial services, and/or SaaS industries.
• Specific experience with partnership agreements (referral, reseller, and integration), SaaS contracts and procurement contracts.
• Knowledge of and experience with privacy, IP, fiscalization, and corporate laws.

What's in it for you

• Truly flexible hybrid environment (3 days per week in office).
• Genuine career opportunities in a rapidly growing company.
• Work in a team that is growth-oriented but lean enough to make a real impact.
• Lightspeed RSU program.
• Unlimited paid time off policy.
• Flexible working policy.
• Health insurance.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Possibility for transit fee coverage.
• Paid leave assistance for new parents.
• LinkedIn Learning.
• Volunteer day.

Lightspeed is a proud equal-opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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