Montreal Hybrid Employment

lightspeedhq is hiring a Legal Counsel

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and negotiate commercial agreements with clients, partners, and suppliers across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
  • Provide legal and business guidance to internal teams and leadership across all functions.
  • Capture legal expertise in documentation and lead training sessions for legal colleagues and business units.
  • Assess and advise on legal and compliance risks tied to product design, launch, and promotion.
  • Conduct rapid legal research and deliver concise analysis on complex issues.
  • Support cross-departmental initiatives involving multiple jurisdictions and legal systems.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen legal team workflows and implement process improvements.
  • Track evolving regulations and take proactive steps to ensure organizational compliance.
  • Assist in managing legal disputes and litigation processes.
  • Respond to inquiries and lead internal coordination for investigations by government agencies.

Benefits

  • Flexible vacation time and remote work options
  • Stock equity grants
  • Employer contributions toward retirement savings
  • Professional development and skill-building programs
  • Allowance for health and wellness expenses
  • Paid time off for community volunteering
  • Employee networks, interest groups, and sponsored social activities
  • Personal laptop purchase assistance for Mac devices
  • Extended parental leave benefits

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Other

  • Proficiency in English is mandatory for this role.
  • Three days per week are expected in the office.
  • Accessibility accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.
About company
lightspeedhq
Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Their cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.
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Job Details
Department Operations
Category other
Posted 15 days ago