Legal Counsel (18 Month Term)

at  Payworks Inc

Doing business to business, person to person. Payworks is a leading workforce management solutions provider and multi-year winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. We are proud to be Canadian owned and operated as well as committed to developing world-class products and providing a progressive workplace culture where Doing Right by People is our purpose.
With clients of all sizes from coast to coast and more than 500 employees, we currently have an exciting opportunity on our Legal & Privacy team for the right candidate. Because when it comes to great people, there’s always room for one more.

DOING RIGHT BY PEOPLE – IT’S WHAT WE DO

Payworks’ Legal & Privacy team is responsible for the legal, compliance and governance matters at Payworks. Our team is growing and this is an exciting and unique opportunity to join a dynamic technology company on an 18 month term with the potential to extend! Reporting to the General Counsel & Privacy Officer, the Legal Counsel will provide practical, effective and timely legal services to Payworks on a variety of matters as well as contribute towards the development, implementation and management of Payworks’ legal, compliance and governance programs and procedures. If you are someone that is seeking an opportunity to join a dynamic legal & privacy team, gain expertise in wide-ranging legal work, and to make a significant impact on Payworks’ business and our community, then please read on!

BONUS SKILL SET

• Experience with and knowledge of technology sector and technology law an asset.
• Knowledge of payroll and/or financial law and industry an asset.
• Written and oral fluency in both official languages (French/English) an asset.

• Deliver First-Rate Legal Support – Employing your background and experience, you will provide day to day legal advice and support in a range of areas, with a focus on corporate, commercial and workplace matters, including the following: 1) Drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating various corporate, commercial and transactional contracts and agreements, such as services, vendor, partner, confidentiality, sponsorship and technology agreements; 2) Supporting business transactions, including acquisitions and financings; 3) Drafting, reviewing and advising on various workplace matters and agreements including employment, real property, intellectual property and privacy matters and agreements; 3) Maintaining a database of existing contracts; and 4) Coordinating with external counsel of a variety of matters, including intellectual property and corporate matters.
• Update & Inform – You will support the continual review of legal, compliance and governance policies, processes, procedures and materials to ensure we stay on the leading edge. Leveraging your excellent communication skills, you will provide legal guidance by liaising with key internal and external stakeholders as required on legal, compliance and governance matters – this includes educating and providing support through the delivery of related training presentations and continuous interactions.
• Champion High-Quality Compliance – You will track regulatory requirements related to our business; monitor current and emerging industry, legal, compliance and governance best practices and trends; perform compliance impact assessments and inquires; and assist with risk management policies, procedures and programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Make an Impact – You will also have the opportunity to complete special and strategic projects that matter to our business and other duties as assigned by the General Counsel & Privacy Officer.