General Counsel

6 months ago

Vancouver, Canada EarthDaily Agro Full time

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Full Time

Corporate

Executive

EarthDaily Analytics (EDA), headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a vertically

EDC will be the most powerful global change detection and change monitoring system ever developed, capable of generating unprecedented predictive analytics and insights - information that is fundamental to decision-making for government policies, business strategies, science research investments and financial risk advisory.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the CEO, and working closely with the Board of Directors, the General Counsel will be responsible for the legal affairs of EDA and its subsidiary and affiliate organizations.

The General Counsel will manage the legal aspects of the day-to-day and long-term growth/expansion of the business. You will provide a legal contract administration function for customer and partner agreements in addition to handling regulatory affairs, risk mitigation and legal support for mergers and acquisitions. The General Counsel will also provide general legal guidance to senior management on a range of topics from intellectual property law to privacy law to employment law.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accountable for leading corporate strategic and tactical legal initiatives. Provides management team and other staff with effective advice on legal strategies and their implementation.
- Execute company’s transactions for growth through mergers/acquisitions from due diligence to closing, ensuring compliance and optimal risk management in deals and developing the legal and tax structures for acquisitions/partnerships with internal and external advisors.
- Manage the legal function and the legal aspects of EarthDaily Analytics’ day-to-day operations, including partner/customer contracts, regulatory affairs, intellectual property, employment, financing matters, employment law and other general risk management.
- Manage Board of Directors minute books, periodic reporting for EarthDaily Analytics and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies and provide advice with respect to future and possible EarthDaily Analytics’ obligations under Canadian and/or US securities laws.
- Ensure that the Corporation complies with laws and guidelines in a variety of global jurisdictions related to EarthDaily Analytics’ businesses and its activities.
- Monitor changing laws and codes and takes proactive action to ensure that EarthDaily Analytics does not violate these laws.
- Write and execute documents related to the Corporation’s activities including letters, statements, contracts, and agreements ensuring that documents are easy to understand, readable and enforceable in the best interest of the Corporation.
- Review press releases and advertising and marketing materials to ensure that they comply with legal requirements.
- Provide training to the company on a variety of legal topics including legal sales contract administration and employment legislation.
- When required and within the allocated budget, hire and manage on a day-to-day basis, the legal personnel, including external counsel to meet agreed objectives.
- Manage additional legal professionals by promoting a positive, forward thinking and focused working philosophy, leading by example. Mentor individuals by delivering regular feedback and performance reviews, fostering a strong team ethos.
- Demonstrate exemplary standards of ethics, behaviour, quality, domain knowledge and professionalism and subscribes to the Corporation’s values, culture, vision, and mission.
- Work closely and in collaboration with all functional units to create a legally responsible, cohesive, and integrated organization system comprised of existing and new business entities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 12+ years in-house and/or corporate law firm legal experience
- Expert knowledge of corporate and contract law, with demonstrated experience dealing with regulatory authorities; Demonstrated experience in public-tech with remote sensing sector experience (an asset)
- Expert knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements and procedures

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple deadlines; Exceptional organizational abilities; Innovative and resourceful with a strong sense of corporate awareness
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- An ability to navigate complex legal issues and translate into creative, compliant and workable business solutions
- Strong judgment and attention to detail
- Ability to manage, assess and address priorities
- Highly effective general management skills in a teamwork environment with members of various skill levels and areas of expertise
- Must represent the company both internally and externally in a highly professional manner while enhancing the reputation and business opportunities of the company
- Ability to direct and focus external counsel to achieve the company’s business objectives and resolve disputes
- Must be flexibl

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