Junior Legal Counsel

AlgaeCal Inc.

. Review and draft commercial agreements, including influencer and supplier agreements .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaJunior💰 CA$50,000 - CA$90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, identifying legal risks, and providing practical legal advice. Proficient in navigating regulatory requirements, particularly in FDA and FTC compliance, while supporting trademarks and brand assets.

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Juris DoctorCommercial Agreement DraftingRegulatory ComplianceIntellectual Property ProvisionsLegal Risk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingLegal ResearchRisk IdentificationCompliance MitigationTrademark Enforcement

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailSound JudgmentConfidentialityCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

FDA RegulationsFTC RegulationsAdvertising LawConsumer ProductsECommerce

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and draft commercial agreements, including influencer and supplier agreements
Identify material contractual risks in indemnities, warranties, termination rights, intellectual property provisions, and limitations of liability
Research regulatory questions and provide practical legal advice
Handle demand letters and other legal matters
Advise business teams on legal risks, trade-offs, and practical solutions
Review marketing copy, packaging, product names, supplier agreements, and new business initiatives for legal and compliance exposure
Support trademarks, brand assets, product names, licensing, co-branding, and enforcement
Help navigate FDA, FTC, advertising, privacy, disclaimer, licensing, and cross-border requirements
Protect customers, brands, and the business while supporting responsible growth and compliant innovation
Collaborate with internal teams and leaders to understand objectives and recommend clear action plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed a Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent qualification
One to two years of in-house legal experience or comparable commercial legal experience
Experience drafting and reviewing commercial agreements
Ability to identify and assess indemnities, warranties, termination rights, intellectual property provisions, and limitations of liability
Ability to explain complex legal issues in plain English
Ability to draft clear contracts, practical memos, useful summaries, and recommendations
Ability to identify legal and compliance risks and recommend practical mitigation
Interest in trademarks, brand assets, product names, licensing, co-branding, and enforcement
Comfort with FDA, FTC, advertising law, privacy, disclaimers, licensing, and cross-border requirements
Experience in supplements, healthcare, eCommerce, or regulated consumer products is an asset
Sound judgment, confidentiality, discretion, and adherence to professional obligations
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
Humble, hungry to learn, and people smart

Benefits

Comp & perks

A generous healthcare package
Monthly team events and activities
Flexible Stat Holidays with the option to bank days for later use
Weekly team lunches
Casual dress code
Incredible dog-friendly, Yaletown office one block from SkyTrain