In-house Legal Counsel

Yuja

$100K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of experience in contract law
  • Law degree from an accredited institution
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts, especially software licensing and RFPs
  • Proficient in creating a variety of legal documentation
  • Expertise in the relevant industry

Responsibilities

  • Oversee preparation and execution of all contracts
  • Negotiate commercial terms with finance and business teams
  • Ensure legal compliance across contracts
  • Develop and implement contract strategies aligning with company goals
  • Provide transactional support and advisory to management
  • Review and update contract terms to mitigate risks

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits
  • RRSP, gym subsidies, and additional perks
  • Flexible work hours promoting work-life balance
  • Paid sick days
  • Engaging team activities and celebrations
  • Office perks like snacks and drinks
  • Employee recognition programs and rewards
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning
Full Job Description
About the Role

As an In-house Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and execution of all contracts. You will negotiate general commercial terms with our finance and business groups, ensure legal compliance, and set official contract strategies and have a broad range of responsibilities providing transactional support, day-to-day advice to management, and negotiation for our product sales, licensing and services. You will also work on making sure contracts are in line with our larger company goals and philosophies while mitigating risks whenever possible along with reviewing contract terms and updating them to fit legal needs.

About You
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in contract law
  • Law degree from an accredited institution
  • Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, particularly software licensing and the RFP process, ensuring favorable terms while mitigating legal risks and aligning with company objectives
  • Experience drafting a variety of legal documentation
  • Industry subject matter expert


Why you'll love working here

YuJa is a multiple-time honoree on Forbes' list of Best Start-Up Employers in America. We offer very competitive compensation packages based on experience and history of contributions, and comprehensive benefits and engagement opportunities.

Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Health, vision, and dental benefits, 100% employer-paid
  • Additional benefits include RRSP, gym subsidies, and more
  • Work-life balance including flexible work hours
  • Paid sick days


Team Engagement:
  • Fun activities and celebrations, including Canada Day Trip, Saint Patrick's Day Party, Halloween Costume Contests, Holiday Dinner Party, and more
  • Office perks including company-provided snacks, drinks and events
  • Employee recognition programs, such as gift cards and "Employee of the Week" rewards
  • Professional growth including continuous learning opportunities and reimbursements to support personal and professional development
  • Hands-on experience working with senior-level business leaders


Schedule

This is an office-based role with standard hours from Monday to Friday.

How to Apply

This position is open only to candidates who are currently based in Canada. To apply, please submit your resume through this site.

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