*Version française ci-dessousAs a Sr Corporate Legal Counsel at Vention, you will serve as a strategic legal partner to the business as we mature into a larger, more complex, global organization. In this role, you will balance commercial agility with risk mitigation, advising on commercial transactions, guiding corporate governance, and designing scalable legal and compliance frameworks that support responsible growth across jurisdictions.
Reporting to the General Counsel, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Finance, HR, Engineering and Operations, in support of Vention's rapid business growth.
What You'll Do- Compliance Program Leadership
- Build, operationalize, and continuously improve Vention's global compliance program, including policies, controls, training, monitoring, and reporting.
- Lead compliance initiatives across key risk areas such as anti-bribery and anti-corruption, trade and export controls, sanctions, data protection, AI governance, and anti-money laundering, as applicable.
- Establish risk-based compliance assessments, third-party due diligence processes, and internal escalation pathways.
- Track regulatory developments across the U.S., Canada, and EMEA, and translate them into pragmatic, business-ready compliance requirements.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to embed compliance-by-design into business processes, product development, and go-to-market activities.
- Commercial & Corporate Advisory
- Provide legal advice on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters to support global business operations.
- Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including vendor agreements and strategic partnerships.
- Support readiness for financing due diligence, corporate transactions, and board-level governance requirements.
- Ethics, Training & Workplace Culture
- Provide guidance on sensitive internal matters, partnering with HR on employment topics and code of conduct alignment.
- Design and deliver scalable compliance and ethics training programs for leadership and employees to promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and proactive risk awareness.
- Serve as a trusted advisor for whistleblower, conflicts of interest, and code of conduct matters.
What You Bring to the TableWe're looking for skills, intellect, and experiences that will help you succeed in this role-but we also know that various profiles could be successful. If you're excited about what you read and think you'd be a great fit, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every single qualification.
You'll bring:
- 5+ years of legal experience split between a top-tier law firm and/or an in-house legal department.
- Demonstrated experience building, scaling, or managing compliance programs (e.g., anti-corruption, data protection, trade controls, ethics) in a multi-jurisdictional organization.
- A strong background in general corporate law, commercial transactions, and regulatory matters.
- Commercial experience is a strong asset-ideally within a fast-paced technology, manufacturing, or scaling enterprise environment.
- Strong working knowledge of global compliance frameworks and the ability to translate regulatory complexity into practical business guidance.
- Excellent business judgment and a demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with operational and commercial goals.
- Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec.
What We Offer- Career pathing: Real opportunities to grow through personalized development plans, bi-annual employee reviews, and mentorship program
- Professional development: Continuous training in performance management, inclusive leadership, leadership operating model, team building, and giving/receiving feedback
- Gender diversity & inclusion: Pay equity reviews, inclusive policies, and a Women's Employee Resource Group offering networking, mentorship, and quarterly learning sessions.
- Hybrid work: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home on select days.
- Community engagement: Two paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes you care about.
- Team events: All year round employee events including annual kick-off, employee summit, quarterly happy hours, and department events.
- Comprehensive benefits: A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that start day one.
- Top-up and benefits for new parents: Additional financial support and resources to support employees during their transition to parenthood.
What to Expect in Your Interview- Initial Call
- Meet the Team
- Case or take-home interview
- Decision & Offer
Vention's cultureDepartment Legal Locations Montreal Team Legal Location Montreal, QC Work Arrangement Hybrid
