Legal Counsel, Marketing and Advertising

Summary

Join Wealthsimple's Regulatory Team as Legal Counsel, Marketing & Advertising and provide legal counsel and guidance on advertising and marketing campaigns. Draft and negotiate various marketing and advertising agreements. Respond to and track risk escalations and investigate complaints related to advertising materials. Stay updated on industry trends and advise clients on best practices for compliance. The role requires active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and 5+ years of experience in advertising and marketing law. Wealthsimple offers competitive salary, top-tier health benefits, retirement savings matching, generous paid time off, wellness and professional development budgets, a 90-day away program, and various employee resource groups.

Requirements

• Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on advertising and marketing law, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department setting
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian advertising laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Competition Act, Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, and applicable provincial regulations

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and guidance on advertising and marketing campaigns, including reviewing advertising materials for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and drafting and reviewing promotional or contest terms and conditions
• Draft and negotiate a variety of agreements related to marketing and advertising, such as sponsorship agreements, influencer agreements and agency agreements
• Respond and track risk escalations and investigate possible complaints related to advertising materials
• Stay updated on industry trends and changes in advertising regulations, and advise clients on best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with digital marketing platforms and technologies, including social media advertising and influencer marketing
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively advise clients and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to categorize and prioritize reviews

Benefits

• Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance
• Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple for Business
• 20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days
• Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets respectively
• 90 days away program: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year
• A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)
• Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year