In-House Legal Counsel (Commercial, Compliance & Growth)

RightBlue Labs

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re hiring an in-house legal counsel to operate at the center of the business. This is a high-velocity, execution-focused role supporting sales, financing, and client delivery in real time. You won’t sit on the sidelines. You’ll be embedded in deal flow, structuring agreements, managing risk, and ensuring we move quickly without exposing the business. This role is ideal for someone leaving a law firm or early in-house role who wants ownership, speed, and direct impact.

Requirements

3–6 years of experience (law firm and/or in-house)
Strong grounding in Canadian commercial law
Experience drafting and negotiating contracts independently
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-moving environments

Nice To Haves

Exposure to financing, security (PPSA), or structured agreements is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate client agreements, financing structures, and partnerships
Support live deal cycles with fast turnaround (often same-day)
Create and standardize contract templates and fallback positions
Work directly with sales and leadership to close deals efficiently
Structure payment terms tied to CRA timelines, disbursements, and financing
Manage downside scenarios (delayed refunds, unpaid balances, client risk)
Support enforcement, collections, and dispute resolution
Reduce revenue leakage through better contract design
Advise on legal exposure tied to SR&ED and grant engagements
Review positioning and representations for defensibility
Support audit-readiness from a legal standpoint
Build and maintain internal policies (privacy, data handling, regulatory compliance)
Ensure alignment with Canadian regulatory frameworks
Create scalable legal workflows and approval processes