We are seeking a Legal Counsel to provide support across the legal, governance, and compliance functions for LawZero. This role reports to the General Counsel & VP, Legal & Corporate Affairs.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage a range of legal agreements, including vendor and service provider agreements, partnerships, grant and donation agreements, IP and data licensing agreements, employment agreements, and confidentiality agreements. Lead the implementation of scalable processes for contract operations.
• Work with the research, product, and engineering teams to ensure legal and responsible AI considerations are embedded in the research and product development lifecycle. Identify and address regulatory, privacy, and other legal risks related to the development of frontier AI technologies.
• Act as a key support for the Corporate Secretary function, assisting with logistics for the Board of Directors, Advisory Councils, and Committees. Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, documents, resolutions, and ensure appropriate post-meeting follow-ups to ensure implementation of decisions. Support the VP in matters related to LawZero's corporate structure and governance.
• Assist with establishing and managing the organization's intellectual property strategy, including implementing internal practices and policies with the research, product, and engineering teams.
• Support the development, deployment, and monitoring of practices and policies for data sourcing and usage. Work closely with the data team to implement data governance practices and processes. Champion compliance with privacy and data protection regimes.
• Monitor developments in national and international AI legal frameworks and voluntary standards. Assist the VP with LawZero's AI governance efforts and support leadership in internal and external initiatives involving AI governance and policy.
• Monitor and research evolving regulatory requirements and establish scalable internal policies.

Skills and qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience practicing law
• Experience in a technology or research environment will be considered an asset
• A pragmatic and solution-oriented approach
• A no-ego, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and willingness to work on a variety of tasks
• Member in good standing with the Barreau du Québec
• Fully bilingual (French and English)

What we offer

• The chance to contribute meaningfully to a globally critical initiative
• Comprehensive health benefits (including mental health and wellness management account)
• 20 days of vacation per year upon start
• Employer contribution of 4% to your retirement savings, with no required employee match
• Additional compensation totaling 8% of your salary to apply towards additional retirement savings or bonuses (independent of group and individual performance)
• A team of passionate world-class experts in their field
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment in our vibrant office space in the heart of Little Italy, in the trendy Mile-Ex district, close to public transportation

About Teneo 

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.  

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other cor­po­ra­tions, financial insti­tu­tions and organizations.  

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, and ESG.  

The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 45+ offices around the world. 

Teneo is looking for a highly skilled, dynamic, and driven communications professional to join our Toronto, Calgary, or Montreal office. 

As we continue to grow our operations in Canada, we are looking for a high caliber candidate to join our dynamic and professional Strategy and Communications team as a Senior Vice President. This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in building and expanding the Teneo Canada business.  

Description

 A Senior Vice President within Teneo Strategy is the client facing member of our account teams.  

 As a Senior Vice President, you are responsible for developing communications strategy and providing senior-led advisory to clients. This may include, but not be limited to, online and offline communications strategy and tactics, long-term and rapid response planning, and crisis management. Senior Vice Presidents are sophisticated, client-facing individuals who can deal directly and solely with clients on corporate strategy, communications, investor relations, government affairs, and public relations. Senior Vice Presidents will work hand in hand with senior members of the firm to manage client engagements and deliver best-in-class service.  

Responsibilities

• Drive and develop communications strategies and campaigns on behalf of clients
• Drive and contribute to the business development strategy and outreach, including proposal development and pitch participation nationally
• Work on client accounts and support client work in the Toronto, Calgary, and Montreal offices; opportunities to contribute to other global accounts when required
• Responsible for preparing client ready strategic plans, press releases, talking points, Q&As, briefing memos, and distributed media materials; managing messages; and coordinating client program activities
• Interact directly and be the point person with the clients to create and execute on communications initiatives
• Responsibility for setting strategy and workloads for core account team and delivering high quality client service
• Able to anticipate and understand client experiences and external trends to advise on how to best meet clients’ current and future needs
• Serve as a role model and mentor to colleagues
• Establish priorities based on strategic direction, considering multiple perspectives and interdependencies with others
• Responsible for meeting deadlines and timelines 

Qualifications

• 10+ years in public relations/corporate communications/media/investor relations or relevant experience
• Ability to provide strategic advice to senior level clients, including C-suite
• Understanding of macro-economic, political, and regulatory environments to inform strategic advice to clients
• Strong media and business network in Canada
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to develop and execute multiplatform communications strategies
• Ability to think creatively, approach communications from new angles, and manage both up and down the organization
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; experience delivering presentations in PowerPoint is required
• Education - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 
• Agency/consulting experience preferred
• Bilingualism is not required but would be an asset
• Able to work from the office a minimum of three days per week

What We Offer

As a Teneo employee, you'll enjoy unique benefits including flexible time off policy; medical, dental, and vision coverage; long-term disability, and life insurance; RRSP plan with corporate matching; team events; snacks; and other perks. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law. 

Total Compensation Package: Includes annualized bonus, RRSP match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of additional benefits and perks.