Legal Counsel (Remote from Canada)

Jobgether

13h • Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel in Canada.
This role offers the opportunity to act as a principal in-house legal advisor for a fast-moving, innovation-driven organization. You will provide legal guidance across a broad range of product, commercial, corporate, and compliance matters, partnering closely with engineering, operations, and cross-functional teams. The position requires balancing strategic counsel with hands-on execution, including drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on intellectual property and data privacy, and supporting global employment and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, low-bureaucracy environment, is adaptable to emerging technologies, and can navigate complex cross-border legal issues while maintaining high integrity and professionalism.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience as a lawyer, combining top-tier law firm and/or in-house experience
• Legally qualified to practice law in your jurisdiction
• Experience in the crypto space is required; familiarity with SOC2 and GDPR compliance is a plus
• Ability to handle cross-border legal issues, including working with local counsel when necessary
• Strong commercial acumen and pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to legal challenges
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across geographies
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing complex matters with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus
• Strong academic credentials from a recognized institution

Nice To Haves

• familiarity with SOC2 and GDPR compliance
• additional languages

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on product development, privacy, data protection, and intellectual property matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and technology transactions
• Support compliance initiatives, counseling teams on legal and regulatory implications of proposed transactions
• Advise on global employment matters, including policy development, compliance, and partnership with People teams
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to resolve cross-border legal issues
• Support the General Counsel with additional legal projects, corporate governance, and organizational initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, equity, and token package
• Premium health, dental, and vision coverage
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible paid time off and company-wide closure weeks
• $2,000 equipment stipend and $300 monthly co-working allowance
• Fully remote-first work model with optional travel to team or industry events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees