Legal Counsel - Technology

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal guidance on technology-related matters, including software licensing, data privacy, cybersecurity, and commercial contracts for our client in Vancouver, BC. This role requires you to have a strong background in technology law, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance.

• Pay Rate: $140K - $170K / year (based on experience)

• Location: Vancouver, BC (hybrid)

• Job type: Temporary | Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, and statements of work. Maintain contract playbooks and ensure compliance.

• Advise on data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA), cybersecurity policies, and regulatory compliance. Support data governance and incident response processes.

• Assist in trademark and patent matters, collaborating with product, engineering, and marketing teams.

• Provide legal guidance on financial services, payments, open banking, AI, outsourcing, and fintech regulations. Support EU expansion efforts.

• Support governance matters, financing rounds, acquisitions, stock option plans, and shareholder relations.

• Assist in risk mitigation strategies, vendor management, and compliance with ISO, SOC2, and NIST frameworks.

• Work with product, engineering, sales, and marketing teams to address legal considerations throughout the product lifecycle.

• Provide insights on emerging trends in fintech, payments, cybersecurity, and data protection.

• Assist HR with employment agreements, policies, and workplace issues.

• Manage legal disputes and coordinate with external counsel as needed.

Qualifications:

• Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited Canadian university.

• Active member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario or the Law Society of British Columbia. Membership with a U.S. state bar is an asset.

• 3-5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal role, specializing in technology law, with proven expertise in negotiating and managing complex contracts. Experience in the payments or financial services industry is preferred.

• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Here's why you should apply:                                                                

• Extended health and dental benefits

• Paid time off 

• Savings and retirement plan matching

• Parenthood top-up

• Mentorship programs, and leadership series

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

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