General Counsel

• Provide Beneva managers and employees with the support, training, and advice required to apply the company’s Code of Ethics
• Participate in drafting corporate policies, directives, and documents
• Review corporate documents prepared by other executive vice-presidencies from a governance perspective
• Monitor, analyze, draft, and/or provide recommendations regarding governance, corporate law, ethics, and ESG factors
• Participate in internal follow-ups arising from regulators’ monitoring reports and prepare the appropriate accountability reports
• Document Beneva’s internal governance with the various executive vice-presidencies
• Ensure the consistency, distribution, and updating of institutional documents submitted to the Board of Directors and/or Executive Committee
• Participate in the development and implementation of the organization’s programs and projects involving the Legal Department
• Act as secretary for Beneva committees and other governing bodies, as needed

Senior Legal Counsel, Governance and Ethics

• Independently carry a case load of litigation files from start to finish
• Defend auto claims, accident benefits, bodily injury, commercial lines, property, subrogation, and coverage matters
• Provide assessments to claims partners on liability and quantum of damages
• Draft opinions, pleadings, and motions
• Conduct Examinations for Discovery
• Attend case-conferences, Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) hearings/arbitrations, motions, pre-trials and trials
• Share and contribute to the growth of legal knowledge with colleagues
• Deliver exceptional client experience and superior legal services
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a team-oriented legal environment

Junior Claims Legal Counsel

• Independently carry a case load of litigation files from start to finish
• Defend auto claims, accident benefits, bodily injury, commercial lines, property, subrogation, and coverage matters
• Provide assessments to claims partners on liability and quantum of damages
• Draft opinions, pleadings, and motions
• Conduct Examinations for Discovery
• Attend case-conferences, Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) hearings/arbitrations, and Court for motions, pre-trials, and trials
• Share and contribute to the growth of legal knowledge with colleagues
• Collaborate with the team to deliver exceptional client experience and superior legal services

• Provide legal advice and strategic support to the organization’s various business units
• Draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts related to the real estate and construction sectors, including ACC and CCDC contracts
• Participate in drafting and negotiating various types of contracts and related contractual documents
• Prepare and review deeds, agreements, confidentiality agreements, account-opening documents, and corporate documents
• Coordinate the work of external legal counsel as needed and follow up on mandates
• Advise internal teams on legal issues related to construction projects and contractual relationships
• Actively manage construction and real estate management litigation
• Assess risks, develop settlement strategies, and coordinate matters with external counsel
• Handle information requests, claims, and interventions from organizations including the CCQ, CNESST, and RBQ
• Collaborate on implementing and maintaining practices related to personal information protection and compliance with Law 25
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in the company’s areas of activity

Legal Counsel, Contract Law and Litigation

• Manage the creation, organization, and administration of legal entities in Canada and abroad
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in Canada and internationally
• Manage commercial contracts, leases, vendor agreements, partnerships, and other key agreements
• Establish, maintain, and enhance governance, compliance, and integrity programs
• Resolve governance, compliance, and integrity-related issues
• Coordinate activities with external legal counsel
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to all departments
• Support the corporate structure, governance framework, and contracts required for Genetec’s international growth

Legal Counsel – Corporate and Operations

• Provide legal advice to business stakeholders across multiple geographies
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, services, supplier, reseller, distribution, and NDA agreements
• Review and negotiate RFPs, public and private tenders, and related terms and conditions
• Apply risk management techniques and provide practical legal and strategic advice
• Review contracts and subcontracting arrangements and interface with customer and vendor contracting personnel
• Work with management, sales, finance, and operations teams to structure contracts
• Manage, direct, and mentor the Contracts Manager and Compliance Manager
• Plan and oversee team activities and competing priorities
• Assess contract risks and ensure compliance with law, company policies, government specifications, and business goals
• Research multiple jurisdictions and improve contract processes and templates
• Maintain accurate contract files and communicate legal and contract information to stakeholders
• Support M&A and portfolio-acquisition activity, including due diligence, transaction documents, and post-close integration
• Assist with policy development and training
• Advise on data protection and privacy compliance, including UK/EU GDPR and US state privacy laws
• Manage disputes, claims, and litigation with external counsel
• Support corporate governance and compliance

Legal Counsel – Government, Software Licensing

• Serve as lead counsel for global cybersecurity matters as a core member of Match Group's incident response team
• Advise on breach assessment, regulatory notification obligations, and legal strategy across jurisdictions
• Monitor, interpret, and operationalize emerging privacy, cyber, and data laws around the world
• Conduct horizon scanning and gap analysis
• Translate new obligations into actionable compliance programs, including for AI, biometrics, and breach notification
• Partner with the Security team on vendor risk assessments, audits, and compliance frameworks
• Advise product and engineering teams on privacy-by-design for new features and data flows
• Develop and maintain internal legal guidance, policies, and playbooks
• Support global privacy-program audits, assessments, and cross-functional governance initiatives
• Work collaboratively and independently with the global Privacy Team

Senior Privacy Counsel

• Coordinate cross-functional regulatory responses with Policy and Government Affairs, Operations, Product, and Communications teams
• Review legislation impacting gig economy participants, marketplaces, retailers, and consumers
• Deliver actionable legal guidance to business partners to support compliant operations
• Develop and document legal frameworks and compliance best practices
• Manage relationships with external counsel, trade associations, and industry partners
• Support cross-industry initiatives shaping the regulatory conversation around gig economy innovation
• Build and share expertise in emerging legal areas relevant to Instacart’s business

Legislative Counsel

• Monitor global privacy and data protection developments and translate enforcement trends into actionable guidance
• Review and advise on new products and business initiatives across e-commerce, advertising, health, and AI-driven product lines
• Develop privacy frameworks for advertising data use, audience targeting, measurement, consent, and sensitive data restrictions
• Assess and govern data-sharing arrangements with retail partners, advertisers, vendors, and subsidiaries
• Establish and maintain DPAs, BAAs, and cross-border transfer mechanisms including SCCs and DPF
• Support PRAs and DPIAs
• Improve privacy intake and documentation processes
• Create scalable privacy guidance, templates, playbooks, and training materials

Privacy Counsel

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including SaaS licenses, vendor contracts, and partnership/binder agreements
• Support product development, underwriting authorities, and digital automation risks
• Ensure compliance with provincial insurance regulators such as RIBO across Canadian operating provinces
• Assist the General Counsel in preparing Board of Directors materials
• Provide legal guidance to the internal Claims/Errors & Omissions team on complex files, litigation, and risk mitigation
• Serve as enterprise privacy authority and maintain the data protection framework with the Information Security Officer
• Develop, maintain, and oversee Privacy Impact Assessments
• Lead legal response to data security incidents and privacy inquiries
• Manage breach notification assessments and transparent reporting
• Develop and deliver compliance and privacy training for 350+ staff
• Establish ethical and legal guardrails for AI, machine learning, and AI-driven underwriting tools
• Monitor emerging Canadian technology regulations
• Review digital, online, and traditional marketing initiatives for regulatory compliance
• Support the GC/CECO in maintaining and evolving the corporate Ethics and Compliance program

General Counsel jobs in Canada

Senior Legal Counsel, Governance and Ethics

Junior Claims Legal Counsel

Junior Claims Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel, Contract Law and Litigation

Legal Counsel – Corporate and Operations

Legal Counsel – Government, Software Licensing

Senior Privacy Counsel

Legislative Counsel

Privacy Counsel

Associate General Counsel, Privacy Officer