Director, Legal Affairs at Cozey

Mount Royal, Quebec, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Contracts, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Management, International Expansion, Employment Law, Privacy And Data Protection, Cap Table Management, Risk Management, Legal Governance, Negotiation, Compliance, Dispute Management

Industry

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

Description

The mission of the Director of Legal Affairs at Cozey We are looking for a business-minded, pragmatic, resourceful, and solutions-oriented Director, Legal Affairs to build and lead our in-house legal function. Reporting to the COO & CFO, this role will be a key partner in Cozey’s growth by supporting international expansion, protecting our brand and intellectual property, and ensuring we operate with strong governance and thoughtful risk management. You will own the core legal work that underpins our operations, including leases and expansion, employment and partnerships, IP and consumer protection, capital structure and governance, privacy and data protection, compliance, and dispute management. You’ll work closely with leadership and teams across the business to enable fast, smart decision-making and scalable processes. What You’ll Be Doing Draft and negotiate agreements with key partners, suppliers, logistics providers, and technology vendors, ensuring terms are clear and balanced. Negotiate and manage leases for retail and fulfillment centres in Canada, the USA, Australia, and future markets, and support legal and administrative setup in new geographies. Work with local counsel to manage entity formation, licenses, and registrations for international expansion. Oversee Cozey’s patents and trademarks, coordinating with external counsel (ROBIC) to protect our intellectual property globally. Support equity-related matters, including stock options, RSUs, and secondary transactions, ensuring documentation aligns with the cap table and board approvals. Manage privacy and data protection efforts, including compliance with Canadian, U.S., and international frameworks, and prepare for incident response. Ensure employment law compliance across regions and maintain contract templates for employees, contractors, and partners. Ensure policies, website content, warranties, and marketing materials comply with consumer protection laws in all operating jurisdictions. We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have 8–10+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house experience or acting as primary external counsel to high-growth companies (ideally in e-commerce, retail, or consumer brands). Strong experience in commercial contracts and corporate law, plus expertise in at least one of the following: employment, real estate, or privacy/data protection. Experience working across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., Canada and the U.S.), with comfort coordinating local counsel internationally. Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and communicate legal risk in clear, business-friendly language. Experience supporting cap table management, stock option plans, or financing transactions. A track record of building or improving scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks. Comfort operating as a “team of one” initially — hands-on, pragmatic, and resourceful, with the ability to balance detail and strategy. High integrity, sound judgment, and a strong sense of ownership and accountability. You’ll Know You’re Successful When Cozey can enter new markets, sign key leases, and launch new initiatives with confidence and minimal legal surprises. Core contracts, policies, and templates are standardized, easy to use, and help the business move faster while managing risk. Employment, consumer, and privacy compliance are well managed, with clear policies and documented practices. Disputes and litigation are handled proactively, efficiently, and within agreed budget and risk tolerance. Insurance, capital structure, and governance documentation are organized, coherent, and aligned with business operations. Teams see Legal as a proactive, practical partner that enables progress rather than acting as a bottleneck. We Care About You A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Endless opportunities for personal and professional growth in a fast-growing startup. A generous PTO policy to support rest and balance. A role where your strategies and decisions directly influence company operations and growth. A workplace where everyone is welcomed, heard, and valued. Please note that we may use AI-powered tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as application screening and interview coordination. These tools help us focus our time where it matters most: getting to know candidates. All hiring decisions are made by people, and we’re committed to a fair and inclusive process.

Responsibilities

Build and lead the in-house legal function to support international expansion and protect the company's brand and intellectual property. Manage core legal operations including commercial agreements, leases, employment law, and corporate governance.