Junior Legal Counsel

Summary

Join Deel, a global leader in international payroll and compliance, and contribute to our mission of connecting companies with talent worldwide. As a member of our legal team, you will provide comprehensive legal support to various internal departments, collaborating with both in-house and external legal teams. You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, implement risk mitigation strategies, and offer legal advice. This role requires a Bachelor of Law or equivalent qualification to practice law in Canada, along with 2-3 years of legal experience and a strong understanding of employment law. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and within a team are essential. Deel offers competitive pay, benefits, and perks, including remote work flexibility and stock grant opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of law or qualification to practice law in Canada
• 2-3 years of legal experience (in-house experience is a plus, but not required)
• Strong understanding of and experience in employment law
• Proactive, autonomous, and adaptable, with a strong desire for continuous learning and professional growth
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team
• Fluency in English is required

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support to various internal departments
• Collaborate with in-house and external legal teams as needed
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements
• Implement proactive strategies to mitigate legal risks and prevent disputes
• Offer legal advice to the Company
• Partner with business teams to deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of legal templates, guidelines, playbooks, and processes
• Participate in various cross-functional projects

Preferred Qualifications

In-house legal experience

Benefits

• Provided computer equipment tailored to your role
• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available