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LoiZéro

Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate Governance

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have 6 to 10 years of relevant experience, with strong expertise in corporate law, cross-border governance, and legal entity management.
  • Be a member in good standing of the Quebec Bar, or another bar permitting practice in Quebec, subject to applicable eligibility conditions.
  • Have experience advising complex multinational structures, coordinating local and specialized legal counsel, and synthesizing legal, tax, financial, and operational advice into clear recommendations.
  • Be able to independently lead complex matters, set priorities, and consult the Vice President, Legal Affairs leadership, other members of senior management, or external specialists when necessary; assess recommendations and translate them into concrete actions.
  • Communicate effectively in French and English, including explaining complex issues to board members, senior management, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to governance of LoiZéro’s legal entities internationally, including subsidiary governance, entity formation and restructuring, board and membership matters, corporate approvals, delegations of authority, signing rules, and ongoing corporate obligations.
  • Participate in managing intercompany relationships, including inter-entity agreements, funding flows, transfer pricing, tax matters, and other cross-border activities, in close collaboration with the finance team, tax advisors, and external law firms.
  • Serve as assistant corporate secretary to the board and other governance bodies by preparing meeting materials, minutes, and resolutions, and maintaining governance documentation.
  • Contribute to developing and designing LoiZéro’s governance structure as an international, high-impact organization with multiple stakeholders in AI safety, and participate in recruiting and onboarding new members.
  • Support fundraising and financing initiatives, including government grants and international philanthropic contributions.
  • Design and implement a pragmatic compliance and risk-management framework, including developing, deploying, and monitoring policies, processes, and practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and LoiZéro’s mission.
  • Coordinate external law firms across jurisdictions, ensuring clear mandates, quality deliverables, and budget follow-up.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience combining law-firm practice with an in-house legal counsel role.
  • Experience in a fast-growing environment, a nonprofit organization, and/or corporate secretarial work.
  • Experience in technology, artificial intelligence, or another regulated industry, and interest in using technology, data, and AI to improve legal processes.

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