Senior Legal Counsel

5 days ago

toronto, canada Flipp Full-time
Flipp partners with the largest North American retailers and brands to deliver local promotions and savings to millions of engaged shoppers daily, driving superior returns on investments.
We help people make smarter shopping decisions with autonomy and accountability. With rising living costs, Flipp's mission is crucial. Our Shopper Consideration Platform allows retailers and manufacturers to create digital experiences from their savings & deals content, aiding shoppers in deciding what to buy and where to buy it. Together, we make a difference.
Our five principles, Progress Over Perfection, Clarity Through Transparency, Learn Loudly, Challenge with Empathy, and Always Build Better, bring a relentless progress mindset to life. They’re not just slogans, but they’re the behaviours we expect, reward, and hold ourselves accountable to. You'll be equipped to make an impact, realize your potential, and stay inspired every step of the way.
The Legal team provides expert guidance and support on legal matters to protect the organization’s interests, manage risks, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible for guiding cross-functional business teams across the organization, including analyzing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements;

providing regulatory and compliance support to the business;

and supporting businessteams with risk analysis, strategic legal advice, and legal research.
What you'll get the opportunity to do:
Research and advise internal stakeholders on legal issues and regulatory compliance best practices across key areas, including employment, privacy, and intellectual property law
Develop and implement legal processes, policies, and procedures to support compliance and risk mitigation
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements to protect company interests and identify potential risks
Analyze contracts and provide clear, actionable recommendations to business and leadership teams
Partner with the Associate General Counsel on complex agreements, ensuring appropriate oversight and approval
Lead legal process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and cross-functional collaboration
Design and deliver legal education and resources to empower teams with practical guidance and self-serve tools
Manage external counsel and vendors supporting legal and procurement activities
Support corporate development initiatives, including financings, M&A, and other strategic transactions
What you'll bring to the team:
J.D. (or equivalent international law degree)
4 years of corporate/commercial law experience in‑house or at a law firm (or combined)
Experience managing junior lawyers/students or clerks
Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario (or applicable provincial regulator)
How We Support You
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure that you are rewarded for impact, take part in accelerated career growth, thrive with highly flexible benefits, and are empowered to do your best work in a remote‑first environment. In alignment with our overall Total Rewards Philosophy, we believe compensation should be fair, clear, consistent, and aligned to growth.
Compensation:
$160,000 - $170,000 CAD
What we bring:
An inclusive, collaborative environment where your voice matters
The tools and opportunities you need to grow and develop
Every opportunity to own your success
Your authentic self, every day
Your best work, from anywhere
An appetite for learning, curiosity, and a growth mindset
Motivation, initiative and the mind of an entrepreneur
How to apply:This position is currently vacant and open for applications. If you’re interested in working with us on the future of shopping, fill out the fields below and submit your application. While experience and skill sets are valuable, growth potential and attitudes are equally important. If you’re prepared to grow dramatically with your team at a world‑class learning organization, consider applying. We understand that the most creative solutions require diversity in thought and life experiences.
Flipp is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, family status, disability, or gender identity or expression or any other protected grounds. We are proud to be a welcoming space for employees, of every background, to bring their whole selves to work with confidence. Flipp is committed to providing appropriate acco