Legal Counsel, Commercial Law Specialist

1 month ago


Canada Digitalwaters Full time
Job Title: Legal Counsel, Commercial Law

Digital Waters is a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to monitoring freshwater sources and empowering communities with actionable insights to improve water quality and safeguard the environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure Digital Waters complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including environmental laws, labor laws, and non-profit regulations.
  • Develop and implement strategies to protect the organization from legal risks and liabilities.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements, including employment contracts, vendor agreements, partnership agreements, and volunteer agreements.
  • Create and update organizational policies, terms, and conditions to ensure legal compliance and protection.
  • Oversee and manage any litigation or legal disputes involving the organization.
  • Provide legal advice to the board of directors, executive team, and other stakeholders on various legal matters.
  • Educate staff and volunteers on legal compliance and risk management practices.
  • Develop protocols for responding to legal incidents and managing potential liabilities related to the deployment of monitoring devices or volunteers in public waterways.
Requirements:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal practice, with a focus on non-profit organizations, environmental law, or a related field.
  • Licensed to practice law in Ontario, Canada.
  • Strong understanding of non-profit and environmental law.
  • Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Ability to provide clear and concise legal advice.
  • Experience with risk management and compliance strategies.
  • Familiarity with international legal issues related to environmental monitoring.
  • Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations.
Why Work with Digital Waters?

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on water quality and community health.

Flexible remote working arrangements.

Digital Waters is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.



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