VP, Legal Counsel

1 month ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada CaseWare Full time
VP, Legal Counsel Job Description

Caseware, a leading Fintech company, is seeking a highly skilled VP, Legal Counsel to join its senior leadership team. As a key member of the team, you will report directly to the CFO and play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling the legal function within the company.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the Legal Team, providing day-to-day legal advice and guidance on risk mitigation, customer/vendor contracts, data processing and security, corporate leases, and insurance.
  • Scale the Legal Team and establish departmental strategy.
  • Oversee key customer deals and act as a collaborative partner internally and externally.
  • Manage complex legal agreements focused on technology software and data privacy, including SaaS subscription services.
  • Draft and maintain policies, procedures, and contract templates to meet regulatory requirements and improve internal workflows.
  • Advise the Executive Leadership Team on changes to relevant laws and regulations, including global privacy and data protection requirements.
  • Implement and ensure compliance with global privacy laws and data protection requirements (GDPR, CCPA, COPPA).
  • Engage with internal and external clients regarding legal and regulatory requirements and enterprise risk management.
  • Support negotiations with various stakeholders globally.
  • Contribute to the organization's risk management strategies, focusing on regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and operational resilience.
  • Support intellectual property registrations, renewals, and potential litigation with external counsel.
  • Manage external counsel spending and legal budget.
  • Travel as required.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Active membership in the Law Society of Ontario (additional US State Bar membership is a plus).
  • Minimum of 7+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house at a technology company.
  • Strong leadership skills with business acumen.
  • Experience managing and scaling a legal team in a fast-growth SaaS company.
  • Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts for on-premise software and SaaS services.
  • Working knowledge of employment law and corporate governance for international entities.
  • Ability to mentor Legal Team members and take ownership of projects and initiatives.
  • Expertise in data protection laws (CCPA, GDPR, UK Data Protection Act).
  • Experience with M&A, legal due diligence, and communicating with Board Members and Investors.
  • Familiarity with contract management software, trademark and patent processes, distribution channels, and international PeopleOps issues.
  • Experience in the audit and accounting industry.
Additional Skills:
  • Comfortable advising all organizational levels, including Executive Leadership, Senior Management, Board of Directors, and Investors.
  • Knowledge of SaaS, subscription agreements, reseller agreements, and technology-related offerings.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Collaborative approach with other teams (Finance, Sales, People Ops, Product, Technology).
  • Energetic self-starter with initiative and business judgment.
What You Bring:
  • Strong leadership and business acumen.
  • Proven track record in managing and scaling legal teams.
  • Extensive experience in commercial contracts, employment law, and corporate governance.
  • Mentorship capabilities and ownership of significant projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of data protection laws.
What You May Bring:
  • M&A exposure and legal due diligence.
  • Experience with Board and Investor communications.
  • Implementation of contract management software.
  • Trademark and patent registration/renewal knowledge.
  • Distribution channel experience.
  • Support for international PeopleOps issues.
  • Experience in the audit and accounting industry.

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