House Lawyer (Enforcement & Mixed Legal Matters)

In‑House Lawyer (Enforcement & Mixed Legal Matters)

Location: Canada (Hybrid / Remote Considered)

Type: Full‑Time, In‑House

Reports to: Senior Leadership / Internal Legal Function

About the Role

We are hiring an In‑House Lawyer (Enforcement & Mixed Matters) to support the organization’s internal legal needs beyond pure transactions. This role will focus on enforcement‑related matters, disputes, and a broad range of general legal issues, acting as a primary internal legal resource for the business.

This position offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to shape how internal legal support is delivered across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Enforcement & Dispute Matters

• Manage enforcement actions, recoveries, and dispute‑related legal matters.
• Oversee litigation strategy and liaise with external counsel as required.
• Assess legal exposure and recommend pragmatic, cost‑effective solutions.

General In‑House Legal Support

• Provide legal advice across operational, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Support internal teams on contract interpretation, issue resolution, and risk management.
• Assist with internal policies, governance, and compliance initiatives.

External Counsel Management

• Determine when matters should be escalated to external counsel.
• Instruct and manage external lawyers, including reviewing work product and controlling costs.
• Ensure consistency of approach across internal and external legal matters.

Legal Function Development

• Help define internal legal scope, escalation protocols, and best practices.
• Work collaboratively with internal transactional counsel to ensure comprehensive legal coverage.
• Support the organization’s long‑term legal model, including future collaboration with independent external firms.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Licensed lawyer in good standing in Canada.
• Experience in litigation, enforcement, disputes, or general commercial law.
• Strong judgment and ability to manage complex, mixed legal matters independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Prior in‑house experience or a hybrid litigation / advisory background.
• Comfortable working in a developing legal function with evolving structures.

Compensation: Salary: $150,000-$185,000, Annual bonus: $15,000-$25,000, plus a $10,000 signing bonus.

This is a new role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $150,000.00-$185,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote