Legal Counsel, Contracts

Quarterhill

5d

About The Position

The Counsel is a key member of the Legal team responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts, providing legal operations and drafting support to the General Counsel. This position requires a professional with a solid foundation in contract management, drafting agreements while assisting with corporate governance, compliance, and legal research activities. The role will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure legal and business risks are appropriately managed and contractual obligations are fulfilled.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Prior experience supporting General Counsel or Legal Departments helpful.
• In-depth knowledge of contract law and corporate governance.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-sufficient, proactively manage priorities, and independently drive projects from initiation through completion.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for candidates with training and experience in a “big law” firm or large corporate environment (e.g., PwC, Accenture, Apple, etc.), ensuring exposure to high standards, structured processes, and best-in-class practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, and maintaining a centralized contract repository.
• Draft, review, and edit a variety of agreements such as NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, amendments, and corporate legal documents.
• Monitor and track contractual obligations, key milestones, deliverables, and ensure compliance with agreed terms.
• Assist in maintaining compliance frameworks, legal trackers, and supporting corporate policy development.
• Collaborate with business units and legal counsel to identify and mitigate contractual risks while ensuring alignment with corporate policies.
• Support legal operations including document management, legal process improvements, and coordination with external counsel.
• Serve as a key point of contact for contract-related queries, providing guidance on legal and operational matters.
• Support the General Counsel in preparing legal documentation including board resolutions, corporate governance materials, and regulatory filings.

Benefits

• Paid days off (i.e. vacation, sick days, bereavement leave)
• Health and Dental plans
• Retirement plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees