Legal Counsel – In‑House UAV Technology

About the role

Draganfly Innovations Inc. is seeking an experienced In‑House Counsel to join its growing legal team. The role will partner across the business to provide practical legal guidance on commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and emerging technology matters within the UAV industry.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, supplier and reseller agreements, NDAs, licensing, and government contracts.
• Advise on regulatory compliance matters relevant to UAV operations, such as aviation regulations, export controls (ITAR/EAR, CGP), data privacy (PIPEDA, GDPR), and product compliance.
• Support corporate governance, including board and committee materials, securities filings, and subsidiary management.
• Provide counsel on intellectual property strategy, including protection, licensing, and enforcement.
• Manage and triage litigation, disputes, and pre‑litigation matters in coordination with external counsel.
• Partner with Sales, Procurement, HR, Finance, and Product teams to deliver pragmatic, business‑aligned legal advice.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and internal policies.
• Manage external counsel relationships and legal spend.

Required profile

• LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Called to the Bar in Canada (Saskatchewan, Ontario, or BC preferred) or the United States; in good standing.
• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally a mix of top‑tier law firm and in‑house experience.
• Strong commercial contracting background with excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines.

Required skills