In-House Legal Counsel
Company Description
R26_0008408 reputed company is seeking a Junior Commercial Counsel to play a key supporting role reputed company the NA legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, Americas, this junior legal position will assist with a broad range of commercial legal matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements under the guidance of senior legal team members. Working closely with the Senior Counsel, Canada, and under the direction of the General Counsel, Americas, this role will collaborate with commercial, product, and operational teams to provide practical legal support on a variety of contractual matters. The Junior Commercial Counsel will reputed company hands-on experience supporting licensing, client, vendor, and partnership agreements, balancing risk management with business needs in a dynamic, global company environment. This is a remote position for anyone currently living in and eligible to work in Canada.
Job Description
Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, such as client agreements, licensing agreements, data sharing agreements, vendor reputed company, and partnership arrangements, under the supervision of senior counsel. Provide day-to-day legal support to business stakeholders on commercial contracting matters, escalating reputed company issues to the Senior Counsel or General Counsel as needed. Collaborate with sales, procurement, product, privacy, and reputed company teams to help identify and address legal and compliance considerations in commercial transactions, with guidance from senior legal colleagues. Support the Senior Counsel, Canada, and General Counsel, Americas in managing commercial transactions and licensing arrangements, taking on increasing responsibility as experience grows. Advise business teams on standard contractual risk, company policies, and terms, seeking guidance from senior lawyers on more reputed company matters. Assist with the development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes to improve efficiency and consistency. Help manage contract workflows and support efficient contract review and execution processes. Promptly escalate material legal or risk issues to the Senior Counsel, Canada, or General Counsel, Americas to ensure proper handling and resolution.
Qualifications
LL.B. or J.D. and admission to practice law in a Canadian province. Approximately 2–4 years of relevant legal experience, ideally including work supporting commercial transactions at a law firm or in-house, with a preference for experience in technology, data, or market research companies. Some experience drafting and negotiating B2B commercial agreements is an asset. Familiarity with intellectual property, licensing, and data-reputed company contractual issues is preferred. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a global environment, and a willingness to learn from and support senior legal team members. Additional Information Pay Range - $85,000 - 108,000 CAD - This posting is for a reputed company vacancy Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off reputed company Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-reputed company criteria. reputed company use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human reputed company, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.reputed company.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies. About NIQ NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new reputed company to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reputed company. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit NIQ.com Want to reputed company up with our latest updates? Follow us on: reputed company | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We reputed company that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. reputed company employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national reputed company, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://reputed company.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion Career Site Team: Legal Compensation: CAD 85000 - CAD 108000 - yearly Apply To This Job