Junior Legal Counsel I Canada - Remote

Overview

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform.

In Short

• Assist in legal research and provide guidance on regulations, HR and compliance matters.
• Support drafting and reviewing agreements, including client agreements, vendor contracts, and regulatory submissions.
• Work closely with senior legal counsel on licensing applications, regulatory filings, and ensuring product compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner with internal teams such as compliance, finance, and product to ensure legal and regulatory considerations are embedded in business operations.
• Contribute to developing and implementing processes to streamline legal operations, contract negotiation, and compliance frameworks.
• Help create and maintain legal playbooks, policies, and training materials for internal teams.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience with a strong background in cross border employment law matters and regulated industries.
• Specialist knowledge of commercial law and contract negotiation.
• You will be proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to continually learn and develop professionally.
• You will be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• You have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• You are fluent in English (other languages are a plus).

Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location.
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country.
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.