Legal Counsel

Summary

Join Wattpad's growing legal team as a Legal Counsel, providing strategic legal advice and support across various matters. You will review and negotiate commercial contracts, collaborate with internal teams, conduct legal research, and advise on legal and regulatory trends. This role requires a JD or LLB, call to the bar in at least one Canadian province, and 2-4 years of relevant experience in corporate, commercial, and entertainment law. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Wattpad offers competitive benefits, including top industry health benefits, RRSP contributions, generous vacation and parental leave, and the opportunity to work remotely.

Requirements

• JD or LLB, called to the bar in at least one Canadian province
• In good standing with your bar
• 2-4 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Experience in corporate, commercial and entertainment law
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new areas of law
• Ability to build and manage relationships, to respond and interact with different stakeholders (creative, technical, business, legal, etc.) in a professional, personable, and inclusive manner
• A growth mindset and a strong drive to think creatively and proactively with regard to strategy, workflow, risk, and problem-solving
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing projects in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with multiple and divergent demands

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, with a focus on SaaS, marketing, advertising and entertainment agreements
• Work closely with product, engineering, brand safety, ads, marketing and HR teams on a wide range of matters from project inception through to completion
• Conduct research and prepare concise analyses on complex legal issues, including online advertising, consumer protection, platform liability and international promotional & marketing activities
• Stay current and advise the company on relevant legal and regulatory trends and developments including with respect to international privacy and online safety laws
• Identify, assess, and advise on business and legal risk factors across the company, while also identifying solutions to achieve business objectives
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including managing external counsel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in employment law, privacy law, and/or litigation management
• Experience with a contract management system (such as Ironclad)

Benefits

• Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals
• Top industry health benefits, including vision and dental
• Your own health/wellness account to spend each year
• RRSP Contributions (Canada)
• Generous vacation and Maternity/Parental leave top-up program
• Corporate discount for gym memberships for you and your family
• Work from almost anywhere in the world for part of the year
• Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!