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Legal Counsel

Aylo
Full TimemidHybrid
Montréal, QuebecPosted 10 days ago

Job Description

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Established in 2004, we are a tech pioneer offering world-class adult entertainment and games on some of the internet’s safest and most popular platforms. With the support of an international team of dynamic and collaborative innovators, we are on a mission to enable safe user experiences and empower our communities by celebrating diversity, inclusion, and expression — all while maintaining robust trust-and-safety protocols.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:100,&quot;335559739&quot;:100}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">We embrace the best of both worlds! Local talent can thrive in our collaborative office space with the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, while remote team members play an integral role in shaping our dynamic culture from afar. We have offices in Montreal (Quebec), Austin (Texas) and Nicosia (Cyprus).</span> <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">*A select number of positions require full-time in office attendance*</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We’re&nbsp;looking for a pragmatic and business-minded Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team. In this role, you will partner with teams across the organization to&nbsp;provide&nbsp;practical legal guidance, support commercial initiatives, and help manage legal risk in a fast-moving technology environment.&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;work on a broad range of matters including commercial contracting, intellectual property, and regulatory issues while helping the business move forward with confidence.&nbsp;Experience with emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, and a strong understanding of internet law will be considered valuable assets.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>What&nbsp;you'll&nbsp;be doing</strong>&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements across the organization, including services agreements, license agreements, NDAs, intercompany agreements, and corporate and related legal documentation.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Provide clear, practical legal advice to internal stakeholders on commercial,&nbsp;technology&nbsp;and intellectual property matters,&nbsp;including&nbsp;matters related to emerging technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence, machine learning) and internet law.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Support product, commercial, and strategic initiatives by&nbsp;identifying&nbsp;legal risks and proposing practical solutions.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Conduct legal research and prepare concise guidance on applicable laws,&nbsp;regulations&nbsp;and emerging legal issues.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Assist&nbsp;with discovery and due diligence in connection with litigation, audits, financing, and transactional matters.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Support intellectual property enforcement activities, including cease-and-desist letters and domain name dispute processes (e.g., UDRP or URS).&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Monitor and advise on legal developments in the fields of artificial intelligence, data privacy, and internet law, to ensure compliance with evolving regulatory landscapes.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Contribute to the development and improvement of contract templates, legal&nbsp;playbooks&nbsp;and internal processes.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>What&nbsp;you'll&nbsp;need to be successful</strong>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Must haves</strong>&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">3–5 years of legal experience, ideally in commercial, technology, or intellectual property law.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Member in good standing of the&nbsp;Quebec or Ontario Bar.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills in&nbsp;English, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to business stakeholders.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Bilingual (French and English).&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Demonstrated ability to handle concurrent matters while meeting tight deadlines</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Proven track record working with diverse departments and operations teams to achieve business objectives.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to coordinate with external counsel and manage legal matters across different time zones (North America/Europe).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Advanced&nbsp;proficiency&nbsp;with Microsoft Office.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Nice to haves</strong>&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience supporting&nbsp;common law&nbsp;jurisdictions.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Prior&nbsp;in-house experience in a global technology or digital company.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience advising on intellectual property or technology licensing matters.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Familiarity with legal issues relating to artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, or other emerging technologies.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience advising on internet law, digital content regulation, or data privacy matters.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>In this role you may be exposed to adult content</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

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