Legal Counsel (Technology)

TL;DR

Legal Counsel (Technology): Providing in-house legal direction across commercial contracts, employment law, and technology law for a fast-growing data and AI company with an accent on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements and ensuring compliance. Focus on identifying risk exposure, advising on data privacy and IP, and supporting corporate governance across Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions.

Location: Hybrid (must be based in Ontario, Canada, with an ability to meet in the Toronto office as required).

Salary: $60-$120 CAD per hour

Company

hirify.global helps Fortune 500 companies unlock growth with cutting-edge digital solutions and enterprise-scale AI systems.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, DPAs, advertising, partnership, vendor, and SaaS agreements.
• Advise on data privacy, data protection, and information security obligations, ensuring compliance with regulations like PIPEDA and U.S. privacy frameworks.
• Provide guidance on employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, and employment-related matters across Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions.
• Support internal policy development, advise leadership on risk mitigation strategies, and assist with corporate governance.
• Build and maintain internal contract templates and playbooks while identifying risk exposure and proposing business-aligned solutions.

Requirements

• J.D. or LL.B. and licensed to practice law in Canada or the United States.
• 2–5 years of legal experience, ideally in-house at a technology, data, or SaaS company, or at a law firm with a focus on technology, commercial, or data privacy law.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, Data Processing Agreements, and commercial vendor agreements.
• Familiarity with cross-border (Canada/U.S.) legal considerations.
• Strong understanding of data privacy and IP concepts in technical environments.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and responsive.

Nice to have

• Dual qualification (Canada and US).
• Proven legal experience in a technical domain.
• Ability to take ownership and be proactive with quick turnarounds on requests.
• Strong communication skills across various teams and clients.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to be the first in-house legal counsel, taking ownership and providing direction.
• Flexible working hours (10-20 hours per week).
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Support for accommodation during the interview process.
• Collaborative environment focused on using data and innovation.