Assent is seeking an experienced and business-savvy Senior Counsel to lead our global legal function at a pivotal stage of growth. You will guide strategic decisions and oversee all legal matters—commercial contracting, privacy, procurement, and governance—while mentoring a talented team. The role focuses on building scalable, efficient, and forward-thinking legal processes that enable innovation, mitigate risk, and help shape the future of responsible supply chains.
What You'll Do
- Oversee the negotiation and execution of customer contracts, including MSAs, Order Forms, SOWs, NDAs, and data processing agreements.
- Design and optimize contract playbooks, fallback positions, and approval workflows.
- Partner with Sales, Revenue Operations, and Finance to streamline deal velocity while managing risk.
- Support all vendor agreements, including technology, professional services, and data providers.
- Collaborate with IT and Finance on vendor risk assessments and contract compliance.
- Implement scalable vendor onboarding and contract lifecycle processes.
- Provide legal leadership on global privacy and data protection matters (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, etc.).
- Partner with Product, Security, and Compliance teams to advise on product features, data flows, and privacy-by-design practices.
- Maintain and update internal privacy policies and third-party data processing agreements.
- Liaise with external counsel on corporate governance, corporate structure, IP strategy, and international legal compliance.
- Manage employment-related legal issues, policies, and investigations in partnership with the Chief People Officer, Employee Experience function and external counsel as needed.
- Champion the use of legal technology (e.g., Ironclad, Salesforce integration) to automate workflows, improve insights, and accelerate execution.
- Define and track legal KPIs to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Leverage AI tools and systems to scale legal review, enhance productivity, and manage contract risks.
What We're Looking For
- Juris Doctor (JD) and an applicable license to practice law or Member of the Ontario Bar in good standing.
- 10+ years of progressive legal experience, including in-house counsel roles in B2B SaaS environments.
- Proven track record of managing commercial and privacy legal functions in a growth-stage technology company.
- Strong experience leading and mentoring high-performing legal teams.
- Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
- Hands-on experience with contract negotiation, procurement processes, and privacy frameworks.
- Proficiency in contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, especially Ironclad.
- Knowledge and practical application of AI, legal automation tools, and systems to streamline legal operations.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with Salesforce is a strong plus.
Technical Stack
- Ironclad
- Salesforce
- AI tools
- Legal automation tools
Team & Environment
You will lead the global legal function, mentoring a talented team of legal professionals, and report directly to the CFO.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary.
- Vacation time that increases with tenure.
- Comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by country).
- Life leave days.
- Corporate bonus program.
- Retirement savings options.
- Flexible work options.
- Volunteer days.
- Opportunities to get involved in corporate giving initiatives.
- Professional development days available from start date.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in Ottawa, ON, Canada, North America.
Assent is committed to growing and sustaining an environment where team members feel included, valued, and heard. Our diversity and equal opportunity practices are guided by our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and Employee Resource Groups. This commitment includes recruiting from diverse backgrounds and fostering a culture of belonging. If you require assistance or accommodation throughout any part of the interview and selection process, please contact [email protected].
