Manulife
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Recherchez-vous des possibilités illimitées de perfectionnement et de réussite? En proposant un travail qui apporte des défis dans un environnement souple et coopératif, nous pouvons aider nos clients à réaliser leurs rêves et leurs aspirations.
Sommaire du poste
Fournir des analyses et des conseils d’ordre juridique, y compris en rédigeant et révisant divers contrats et autres documents, reliés aux domaines de l’assurance-vie individuelle, la distribution et l’assurance-crédit hypothécaire pour apporter un support stratégique aux Services aux particuliers (les « Unités d’affaires »). L’accent sera mis sur les demandes venant de l’unité d’affaires Assurance-vie et les services partagés s’y rattachant (notamment les équipes de Marketing, Finances, Conformité et Exploitation).
Afin de soutenir les vice-présidents adjoints et les conseillers juridiques principaux de l’équipe des Services juridiques, Services aux particuliers, les responsabilités du conseiller juridique, Services aux particuliers, comprendront :
Fournir des avis juridiques, des conseils et du soutien relativement au droit des assurances, aux lois sur la publicité et le marketing, à la distribution des produits d’assurance, aux lois sur la protection des renseignements personnels, ainsi qu’à tout autre domaine lié aux activités exercées dans les provinces et les territoires canadiens, au besoin
Offrir des conseils, du soutien d’ordre juridique et réglementaire et sensibiliser les Unités d’affaires aux sujets qui les concernent, tout en prévoyant et contrant les risques touchant les unités d’affaires dans le cadre de divers projets liés aux activités et aux initiatives stratégiques des Services aux particuliers
Rédiger et réviser divers contrats et conventions; polices et certificats; documents de marketing; guides sur les produits; documents liés à des concours et de nature promotionnelle; politiques et méthodes administratives de l’entreprise, etc.
Fournir un soutien juridique concernant des questions relatives à la gouvernance, notamment les politiques et les procédures; suivre l’évolution de la législation, de la réglementation et du secteur
Participer à des conférences, à des présentations, à des comités et à des groupes de travail sectoriels
Passer en revue les demandes de règlement litigieuses et préparer des avis ou d’autres documents pour appuyer les Unités d’affaires
Collaborer étroitement avec les conseillers juridiques internes et externes, au besoin
Principaux défis
Être capable d’évaluer et d’établir les priorités, et de gérer efficacement les attentes des clients dans un environnement dynamique où le rythme est rapide
Être capable de rediriger facilement son attention sur une nouvelle tâche et de réévaluer les priorités selon l’évolution des circonstances
Faire preuve de jugement en aidant les unités administratives à gérer et à équilibrer les risques juridiques et commerciaux
*** English ***
Are you looking for unlimited opportunities to develop and succeed? With work that challenges and makes a difference and a flexible and supportive environment, we can help our customers achieve their dreams and aspirations.
Job Summary
Provides legal analysis and advice, including through drafting and reviewing of contracts and other documents, related to Individual Life Insurance, Advisor Distribution and Mortgage Creditor (“Business Units or BUs”) in order to provide strategic support to our Retail Markets business. Primary emphasis will be put on our Insurance Business Unit and associated shared services (including the Marketing, Finance, Compliance and Operations teams).
In order to support the AVP’s and Senior Counsels on the Retail Markets Legal team, the responsibilities of Counsel, Retail Markets will include:
Providing legal opinions, advice and assistance in the areas of insurance law, advertising and marketing law, insurance products distribution, privacy law and other related areas in all Canadian jurisdictions, as required
Providing legal and regulatory support and advice and raising awareness with BU operations, while anticipating and guarding against associated risks to the BUs on a variety of projects and initiatives related to Retail Markets’ business and strategic initiatives
Drafting and reviewing various contracts and business agreements; policies and certificates; marketing materials; product guides; contest documentation and other promotional materials; corporate policies and procedures, etc.
Providing legal support on various governance matters, including policies and procedures; monitoring legislative, regulatory and industry developments
Participating in industry conferences, presentations, committees and working groups
Reviewing contentious claims and preparing opinions or other documentation to support Bus
Collaborating with internal and external counsel, as needed
Key Problems/Challenges:
Must be able to assess and balance work priorities and manage client expectations effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Must be able to shift focus smoothly and reassess priorities in response to changing circumstances
Must display good judgment in assisting BUs, managing and balancing legal and business risks
Qualifications
Exigences du poste (connaissances, aptitudes et compétences)
Être membre du Barreau d’une province ou d’un territoire canadien et avoir une excellente connaissance de la législation canadienne (common law et droit civil)
Compter de 6 à 9 ans d’expérience dans un cabinet d’avocats ou un service juridique interne comprenant plusieurs avocats
Connaissance de l’assurance vie individuelle et/ou des principes généraux de l’assurance
Connaissance des cadres législatifs applicables aux produits d’assurance vie et d’assurance maladie, des lois sur la protection des renseignements personnels, aux lois sur la publicité et le marketing, des normes du secteur, et de la distribution de produits d’assurance
Solide connaissance des principes, pratiques et procédures juridiques et capacité à les appliquer dans un contexte d’entreprise
Excellentes aptitudes pour l’analyse, l’interprétation et la recherche
Excellentes aptitudes pour négocier et grande force de persuasion
Excellent sens de l’organisation
Excellentes aptitudes pour la communication orale et écrite
Grand sens de l’autonomie et de la responsabilité
Capacité de travailler efficacement en équipe et de collaborer avec des partenaires d’affaires dans le cadre de divers projets
Grande motivation et excellent sens des relations interpersonnelles
À Propos de Manuvie
La Société Financière Manuvie, groupe mondial et chef de file des services financiers, aide les gens à réaliser leurs rêves et leurs aspirations en priorisant leurs besoins et en leur fournissant de bonnes solutions et recommandations. Elle exerce ses activités principalement sous les noms de John Hancock aux États-Unis et de Manuvie ailleurs dans le monde. Elle propose des conseils financiers ainsi que des solutions d’assurance, de gestion de patrimoine et de gestion des actifs à des particuliers, à des groupes et à des institutions. À la fin de 2017, elle comptait environ 34 000 employés, 73 000 agents et des milliers de partenaires de distribution au service de plus de 26 millions de clients. Au 31 décembre 2017, son actif géré et administré se chiffrait à plus de 1 040 milliards de dollars canadiens (829,4 milliards de dollars américains) et, au cours des 12 mois précédents, elle avait versé à ses clients près de 26,7 milliards de dollars. Elle exerce ses activités principalement en Asie, au Canada et aux États-Unis, où elle est présente depuis plus de 100 ans. Son siège social mondial se situe à Toronto, au Canada, et elle est inscrite aux bourses de Toronto, de New York et des Philippines sous le symbole « MFC », ainsi qu’à la Bourse de Hong Kong sous le symbole « 945 ».
*** English ***
Job Requirements (Knowledge/Skills/Competencies):
Called to the Bar in a Canadian jurisdiction and excellent knowledge of Canadian law principles (Common Law and/or civil law)
6 - 9 years of experience in a multi-lawyer in-house law department or law firm
Knowledge of the life insurance business and/or insurance principles in general
Experience with and knowledge of legislative frameworks related to life and health insurance products; privacy legislation; advertising and marketing laws; industry standards; insurance product distribution
Strong knowledge of legal principles/practices and processes, and ability to apply them in a corporate environment
Excellent analytical, interpretive and research skills
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong sense of autonomy and ownership
Must be able to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with business partners on various projects and initiatives
Highly motivated with great interpersonal skills
About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people achieve their dreams and aspirations by putting customers' needs first and providing the right advice and solutions. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States and Manulife elsewhere. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2017, we had approximately 34,000 employees, 73,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving more than 26 million customers. As of December 31, 2017, we had over $1.04 trillion (US$829.4 billion) in assets under management and administration, and in the previous 12 months we made $26.7 billion in payments to our customers. Our principal operations are in Asia, Canada and the United States where we have served customers for more than 100 years. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges and under '945' in Hong Kong.
Recherchez-vous des possibilités illimitées de perfectionnement et de réussite? En proposant un travail qui apporte des défis dans un environnement souple et coopératif, nous pouvons aider nos clients à réaliser leurs rêves et leurs aspirations.
Sommaire du poste
Fournir des analyses et des conseils d’ordre juridique, y compris en rédigeant et révisant divers contrats et autres documents, reliés aux domaines de l’assurance-vie individuelle, la distribution et l’assurance-crédit hypothécaire pour apporter un support stratégique aux Services aux particuliers (les « Unités d’affaires »). L’accent sera mis sur les demandes venant de l’unité d’affaires Assurance-vie et les services partagés s’y rattachant (notamment les équipes de Marketing, Finances, Conformité et Exploitation).
Afin de soutenir les vice-présidents adjoints et les conseillers juridiques principaux de l’équipe des Services juridiques, Services aux particuliers, les responsabilités du conseiller juridique, Services aux particuliers, comprendront :
Fournir des avis juridiques, des conseils et du soutien relativement au droit des assurances, aux lois sur la publicité et le marketing, à la distribution des produits d’assurance, aux lois sur la protection des renseignements personnels, ainsi qu’à tout autre domaine lié aux activités exercées dans les provinces et les territoires canadiens, au besoin
Offrir des conseils, du soutien d’ordre juridique et réglementaire et sensibiliser les Unités d’affaires aux sujets qui les concernent, tout en prévoyant et contrant les risques touchant les unités d’affaires dans le cadre de divers projets liés aux activités et aux initiatives stratégiques des Services aux particuliers
Rédiger et réviser divers contrats et conventions; polices et certificats; documents de marketing; guides sur les produits; documents liés à des concours et de nature promotionnelle; politiques et méthodes administratives de l’entreprise, etc.
Fournir un soutien juridique concernant des questions relatives à la gouvernance, notamment les politiques et les procédures; suivre l’évolution de la législation, de la réglementation et du secteur
Participer à des conférences, à des présentations, à des comités et à des groupes de travail sectoriels
Passer en revue les demandes de règlement litigieuses et préparer des avis ou d’autres documents pour appuyer les Unités d’affaires
Collaborer étroitement avec les conseillers juridiques internes et externes, au besoin
Principaux défis
Être capable d’évaluer et d’établir les priorités, et de gérer efficacement les attentes des clients dans un environnement dynamique où le rythme est rapide
Être capable de rediriger facilement son attention sur une nouvelle tâche et de réévaluer les priorités selon l’évolution des circonstances
Faire preuve de jugement en aidant les unités administratives à gérer et à équilibrer les risques juridiques et commerciaux
*** English ***
Are you looking for unlimited opportunities to develop and succeed? With work that challenges and makes a difference and a flexible and supportive environment, we can help our customers achieve their dreams and aspirations.
Job Summary
Provides legal analysis and advice, including through drafting and reviewing of contracts and other documents, related to Individual Life Insurance, Advisor Distribution and Mortgage Creditor (“Business Units or BUs”) in order to provide strategic support to our Retail Markets business. Primary emphasis will be put on our Insurance Business Unit and associated shared services (including the Marketing, Finance, Compliance and Operations teams).
In order to support the AVP’s and Senior Counsels on the Retail Markets Legal team, the responsibilities of Counsel, Retail Markets will include:
Providing legal opinions, advice and assistance in the areas of insurance law, advertising and marketing law, insurance products distribution, privacy law and other related areas in all Canadian jurisdictions, as required
Providing legal and regulatory support and advice and raising awareness with BU operations, while anticipating and guarding against associated risks to the BUs on a variety of projects and initiatives related to Retail Markets’ business and strategic initiatives
Drafting and reviewing various contracts and business agreements; policies and certificates; marketing materials; product guides; contest documentation and other promotional materials; corporate policies and procedures, etc.
Providing legal support on various governance matters, including policies and procedures; monitoring legislative, regulatory and industry developments
Participating in industry conferences, presentations, committees and working groups
Reviewing contentious claims and preparing opinions or other documentation to support Bus
Collaborating with internal and external counsel, as needed
Key Problems/Challenges:
Must be able to assess and balance work priorities and manage client expectations effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Must be able to shift focus smoothly and reassess priorities in response to changing circumstances
Must display good judgment in assisting BUs, managing and balancing legal and business risks
Qualifications
Exigences du poste (connaissances, aptitudes et compétences)
Être membre du Barreau d’une province ou d’un territoire canadien et avoir une excellente connaissance de la législation canadienne (common law et droit civil)
Compter de 6 à 9 ans d’expérience dans un cabinet d’avocats ou un service juridique interne comprenant plusieurs avocats
Connaissance de l’assurance vie individuelle et/ou des principes généraux de l’assurance
Connaissance des cadres législatifs applicables aux produits d’assurance vie et d’assurance maladie, des lois sur la protection des renseignements personnels, aux lois sur la publicité et le marketing, des normes du secteur, et de la distribution de produits d’assurance
Solide connaissance des principes, pratiques et procédures juridiques et capacité à les appliquer dans un contexte d’entreprise
Excellentes aptitudes pour l’analyse, l’interprétation et la recherche
Excellentes aptitudes pour négocier et grande force de persuasion
Excellent sens de l’organisation
Excellentes aptitudes pour la communication orale et écrite
Grand sens de l’autonomie et de la responsabilité
Capacité de travailler efficacement en équipe et de collaborer avec des partenaires d’affaires dans le cadre de divers projets
Grande motivation et excellent sens des relations interpersonnelles
À Propos de Manuvie
La Société Financière Manuvie, groupe mondial et chef de file des services financiers, aide les gens à réaliser leurs rêves et leurs aspirations en priorisant leurs besoins et en leur fournissant de bonnes solutions et recommandations. Elle exerce ses activités principalement sous les noms de John Hancock aux États-Unis et de Manuvie ailleurs dans le monde. Elle propose des conseils financiers ainsi que des solutions d’assurance, de gestion de patrimoine et de gestion des actifs à des particuliers, à des groupes et à des institutions. À la fin de 2017, elle comptait environ 34 000 employés, 73 000 agents et des milliers de partenaires de distribution au service de plus de 26 millions de clients. Au 31 décembre 2017, son actif géré et administré se chiffrait à plus de 1 040 milliards de dollars canadiens (829,4 milliards de dollars américains) et, au cours des 12 mois précédents, elle avait versé à ses clients près de 26,7 milliards de dollars. Elle exerce ses activités principalement en Asie, au Canada et aux États-Unis, où elle est présente depuis plus de 100 ans. Son siège social mondial se situe à Toronto, au Canada, et elle est inscrite aux bourses de Toronto, de New York et des Philippines sous le symbole « MFC », ainsi qu’à la Bourse de Hong Kong sous le symbole « 945 ».
*** English ***
Job Requirements (Knowledge/Skills/Competencies):
Called to the Bar in a Canadian jurisdiction and excellent knowledge of Canadian law principles (Common Law and/or civil law)
6 - 9 years of experience in a multi-lawyer in-house law department or law firm
Knowledge of the life insurance business and/or insurance principles in general
Experience with and knowledge of legislative frameworks related to life and health insurance products; privacy legislation; advertising and marketing laws; industry standards; insurance product distribution
Strong knowledge of legal principles/practices and processes, and ability to apply them in a corporate environment
Excellent analytical, interpretive and research skills
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong sense of autonomy and ownership
Must be able to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with business partners on various projects and initiatives
Highly motivated with great interpersonal skills
About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people achieve their dreams and aspirations by putting customers' needs first and providing the right advice and solutions. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States and Manulife elsewhere. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2017, we had approximately 34,000 employees, 73,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving more than 26 million customers. As of December 31, 2017, we had over $1.04 trillion (US$829.4 billion) in assets under management and administration, and in the previous 12 months we made $26.7 billion in payments to our customers. Our principal operations are in Asia, Canada and the United States where we have served customers for more than 100 years. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges and under '945' in Hong Kong.
Sandvine
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced and highly effective Director of Legal to draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements for Sandvine, globally.
This opportunity is for you if you possess in-depth knowledge of commercial contracts and business law and are highly effective in your ability to negotiate complex commercial transactions.
The Job
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including direct sale agreements for hardware, software, maintenance and consulting services, RFPs/RFIs, reseller and teaming agreements, license/sublicense agreements, and evaluation agreements.
Interface with various groups within Sandvine to understand key IP, commercial principles and finance requirements and ensure commercial contract terms comply with corporate directives, policies and procedures;
Keep abreast of applicable laws, regulations and industry guidance that impact commercial agreements
Collaborate and partner effectively with the business, including advising executives and developing business practices and training for sales professionals on issues related to commercial licensing and service transactions;
Assist with and/or lead Legal department projects as assigned, including efforts to develop, implement and enhance templates, best practice guides and processes that improve transaction velocity without material increases in risk.
What Skills You Bring
An undergraduate degree in law
Member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and in good standing
Minimum of 7 years of experience as a trusted advisor and negotiator of complex business transactions preferably in a high-tech sales environment
In-depth knowledge of commercial contracts and business law related to hardware/software, SaaS, IT consulting and software maintenance
Knowledge of IFRS revenue recognition and basic accounting principles
Strong negotiation and drafting skills
Demonstrated capability in creating and negotiating complex commercial transactions in addition to typical sales agreements
A practical and proactive problem-solver who possesses strong business acumen and is confident, mature and calm in high stress situations
Must be able to juggle multiple priorities and tasks in a fast paced environment;
Comfortable and confident in dealing directly with all levels of management and field personnel
Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and leadership skills
Knowledge of information technology and telecommunications, industries is a strong plus
The Company
At Sandvine, we’re really smart people doing a really hard, important job. We’re building a smarter Internet. Communication service providers use our products to deploy new subscriber services, engage with subscribers and gain insight into, optimize and secure network traffic. We are a global organization over 300 customers in more than 100 different countries.
Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Places to Work® Institute 10 times, our Team Members have the opportunity to innovate, take on new challenges, and make a difference in delivering products that have a real business impact to our global customers. Their ideas are heard and quickly translated into reality, helping to shape tomorrow's smarter Internet.
What Can You Expect From Us
Casual & Collaborative work environment
Employee development - training programs, lunch and learns, and education reimbursement
Fun Work Environment that includes team events, sports leagues, on-site gaming + complementary drinks and snacks
International travel opportunities
Onsite service such as hair stylist, chiropractor, massage therapist, lunch delivery and financial advisors
Thank-you for your interest in Sandvine. While we’re not able to reach out to everyone who applies, we will contact you if your skills and experience are a match for the role. Otherwise, we’ll keep your resume in case there is a match with future opportunities.
In the meantime, if you want to learn more about life at Sandvine, follow us on Twitter (@Sandvine) and Facebook (Facebook.com/Sandvine).
Sandvine is committed to supporting a culture of inclusion, diversity and accessibility to employment for all. We are proud to operate as an equal opportunity employer.
The Sandvine Global Talent Acquisition Team
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced and highly effective Director of Legal to draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements for Sandvine, globally.
This opportunity is for you if you possess in-depth knowledge of commercial contracts and business law and are highly effective in your ability to negotiate complex commercial transactions.
The Job
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including direct sale agreements for hardware, software, maintenance and consulting services, RFPs/RFIs, reseller and teaming agreements, license/sublicense agreements, and evaluation agreements.
Interface with various groups within Sandvine to understand key IP, commercial principles and finance requirements and ensure commercial contract terms comply with corporate directives, policies and procedures;
Keep abreast of applicable laws, regulations and industry guidance that impact commercial agreements
Collaborate and partner effectively with the business, including advising executives and developing business practices and training for sales professionals on issues related to commercial licensing and service transactions;
Assist with and/or lead Legal department projects as assigned, including efforts to develop, implement and enhance templates, best practice guides and processes that improve transaction velocity without material increases in risk.
What Skills You Bring
An undergraduate degree in law
Member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and in good standing
Minimum of 7 years of experience as a trusted advisor and negotiator of complex business transactions preferably in a high-tech sales environment
In-depth knowledge of commercial contracts and business law related to hardware/software, SaaS, IT consulting and software maintenance
Knowledge of IFRS revenue recognition and basic accounting principles
Strong negotiation and drafting skills
Demonstrated capability in creating and negotiating complex commercial transactions in addition to typical sales agreements
A practical and proactive problem-solver who possesses strong business acumen and is confident, mature and calm in high stress situations
Must be able to juggle multiple priorities and tasks in a fast paced environment;
Comfortable and confident in dealing directly with all levels of management and field personnel
Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and leadership skills
Knowledge of information technology and telecommunications, industries is a strong plus
The Company
At Sandvine, we’re really smart people doing a really hard, important job. We’re building a smarter Internet. Communication service providers use our products to deploy new subscriber services, engage with subscribers and gain insight into, optimize and secure network traffic. We are a global organization over 300 customers in more than 100 different countries.
Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Places to Work® Institute 10 times, our Team Members have the opportunity to innovate, take on new challenges, and make a difference in delivering products that have a real business impact to our global customers. Their ideas are heard and quickly translated into reality, helping to shape tomorrow's smarter Internet.
What Can You Expect From Us
Casual & Collaborative work environment
Employee development - training programs, lunch and learns, and education reimbursement
Fun Work Environment that includes team events, sports leagues, on-site gaming + complementary drinks and snacks
International travel opportunities
Onsite service such as hair stylist, chiropractor, massage therapist, lunch delivery and financial advisors
Thank-you for your interest in Sandvine. While we’re not able to reach out to everyone who applies, we will contact you if your skills and experience are a match for the role. Otherwise, we’ll keep your resume in case there is a match with future opportunities.
In the meantime, if you want to learn more about life at Sandvine, follow us on Twitter (@Sandvine) and Facebook (Facebook.com/Sandvine).
Sandvine is committed to supporting a culture of inclusion, diversity and accessibility to employment for all. We are proud to operate as an equal opportunity employer.
The Sandvine Global Talent Acquisition Team
Thalmic Labs
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Corporate Counsel
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Full Time
Legal
Experienced
About you:
You are a lawyer with well-rounded experience, which will enable you to provide pragmatic legal and strategic support to Thalmic Labs. You thrive in fast-paced, quickly-changing environments. Relating to people across a variety of backgrounds and functions is a strength of yours, and while you sweat the small stuff, you always keep the big picture in mind.
What you'll do
Provide in-house legal counsel to a fast-growing wearable technology company
Develop a risk management program with a strong focus on regulatory compliance
Draft and negotiate contracts with development and supply chain partners
Develop policies, procedures, and practices to administer the company’s corporate legal affairs and regulatory compliance programs efficiently and effectively
Support internal clients in the functional areas of (but not limited to) corporate, finance, commercial, employment, immigration, Mergers & Acquisitions, real estate, marketing, privacy, security, and manage regulatory compliance and litigation
Maintain minute books and other corporate records for parent company and subsidiaries
Manage outside counsel in multiple jurisdictions for corporate matters
Ensure compliance in all areas of business and advise of business conduct and ethics
Support future finance and related banking activities
Responsible for keeping abreast of current legislative developments, particularly those that may have an impact upon company operations
Reporting into the General Counsel and working closely with the management team
What you need:
Law Degree from an accredited law school (LLB or Juris Doctor)
Licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada to practice law as a lawyer in Ontario
4+ years’ experience with a law firm or as in-house counsel with exposure to Contract, Employment, and Corporate Law
Experience in cross-border issues and business
Ability to persuade and motivate
You like working in a dynamic, collaborative environment with smart, funny, and interesting people
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work across organizations and lead cross-functional teams
Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership abilities
Strong judgment, prioritization, and decision-making abilities
Good conflict resolution and negotiating skills
Bonus points for:
Experience in tech
Experience with a variety of product regulations in the US and Canada
US licensed is also a plus
Feel like you can’t tick all the boxes above? If you have some of the skills and experience that we’re looking for and are willing to use your talent to learn the rest, we encourage you to apply!
Why Thalmic: Day-to-day, we challenge each other to constantly raise the bar, encourage unconventional thinking to achieve innovative breakthroughs, and are passionately committed to surpassing our goals. We advocate a healthy lifestyle and promote continuous learning in a flexible work environment. Most of all, we set visionary goals, and we’re passionate about building the best, most impactful products that people will love.
About us: Thalmic is a hardware + software company building exciting technologies that will shape the future of human-computer interaction, backed by a world-class team of investors including Intel Capital, Spark Capital and The Amazon Alexa Fund. We announced our first product, the Myo gesture control armband, in 2013, and pre-sold over 10,000 units in the first 48 hours. Myo is now shipping worldwide and has gone on to win numerous awards, including Digital Trends’ “Best of CES 2014” Award for Cool Tech.
Corporate Counsel
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Full Time
Legal
Experienced
About you:
You are a lawyer with well-rounded experience, which will enable you to provide pragmatic legal and strategic support to Thalmic Labs. You thrive in fast-paced, quickly-changing environments. Relating to people across a variety of backgrounds and functions is a strength of yours, and while you sweat the small stuff, you always keep the big picture in mind.
What you'll do
Provide in-house legal counsel to a fast-growing wearable technology company
Develop a risk management program with a strong focus on regulatory compliance
Draft and negotiate contracts with development and supply chain partners
Develop policies, procedures, and practices to administer the company’s corporate legal affairs and regulatory compliance programs efficiently and effectively
Support internal clients in the functional areas of (but not limited to) corporate, finance, commercial, employment, immigration, Mergers & Acquisitions, real estate, marketing, privacy, security, and manage regulatory compliance and litigation
Maintain minute books and other corporate records for parent company and subsidiaries
Manage outside counsel in multiple jurisdictions for corporate matters
Ensure compliance in all areas of business and advise of business conduct and ethics
Support future finance and related banking activities
Responsible for keeping abreast of current legislative developments, particularly those that may have an impact upon company operations
Reporting into the General Counsel and working closely with the management team
What you need:
Law Degree from an accredited law school (LLB or Juris Doctor)
Licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada to practice law as a lawyer in Ontario
4+ years’ experience with a law firm or as in-house counsel with exposure to Contract, Employment, and Corporate Law
Experience in cross-border issues and business
Ability to persuade and motivate
You like working in a dynamic, collaborative environment with smart, funny, and interesting people
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work across organizations and lead cross-functional teams
Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership abilities
Strong judgment, prioritization, and decision-making abilities
Good conflict resolution and negotiating skills
Bonus points for:
Experience in tech
Experience with a variety of product regulations in the US and Canada
US licensed is also a plus
Feel like you can’t tick all the boxes above? If you have some of the skills and experience that we’re looking for and are willing to use your talent to learn the rest, we encourage you to apply!
Why Thalmic: Day-to-day, we challenge each other to constantly raise the bar, encourage unconventional thinking to achieve innovative breakthroughs, and are passionately committed to surpassing our goals. We advocate a healthy lifestyle and promote continuous learning in a flexible work environment. Most of all, we set visionary goals, and we’re passionate about building the best, most impactful products that people will love.
About us: Thalmic is a hardware + software company building exciting technologies that will shape the future of human-computer interaction, backed by a world-class team of investors including Intel Capital, Spark Capital and The Amazon Alexa Fund. We announced our first product, the Myo gesture control armband, in 2013, and pre-sold over 10,000 units in the first 48 hours. Myo is now shipping worldwide and has gone on to win numerous awards, including Digital Trends’ “Best of CES 2014” Award for Cool Tech.
