Senior Director, Legal

About the role

This senior leadership position is responsible for shaping and executing the legal strategy of a fast‑scaling, technology‑enabled hospitality business. Based in Canada, the role sits at the intersection of law, business, and operations, providing trusted advice to the CEO and executive team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the company’s overall legal strategy and advise executive leadership on legal, regulatory, and risk matters.
• Oversee commercial contracting, including drafting, negotiating, and standardizing agreements with vendors, partners, and clients.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution strategy, including external counsel selection and settlement decisions.
• Design and supervise enterprise risk management and insurance programs.
• Provide legal guidance on employment matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Lead corporate governance, entity management, and support financing, fundraising, and strategic transactions.
• Oversee intellectual property, privacy, and data‑protection compliance.
• Build and lead the internal legal and regulatory function while managing external counsel relationships.
• Develop scalable legal frameworks, policies, and templates to enable efficient operations.

Required profile

• 8+ years of legal experience, including significant in‑house counsel experience in fast‑paced environments.
• Qualified lawyer with a JD (or equivalent) and active bar membership in Canada or a relevant jurisdiction.
• Strong expertise in commercial law, contract negotiation, and enterprise risk management.
• Proven experience managing litigation, regulatory matters, and external legal counsel.
• Deep understanding of employment law, corporate governance, and transactional legal work.
• Familiarity with privacy, data protection, and intellectual property frameworks.

Required skills