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General Counsel

General Counsel

yohrs • Toronto, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Headlines:

  • Vice President, General Counsel
  • Remote - East Coast located
  • US listed company - Cleantech infrastructure

Were partnering with a global cleantech infrastructure leader seeking a VP General Counsel to own and elevate the companys legal and compliance function. This is a role for a sharp, pragmatic attorney who thrives in fast‑moving environments and isnt afraid to get hands‑on. If you enjoy building systems, solving complex problems, and driving meaningful operational impact, youll feel right at home.

This isnt a manage the law firms position. Its for someone who does the work—a strategic thinker with the execution muscle to match, and the judgment to guide a public‑company leadership team through transformation and growth.

Why This Role Matters

You will e shaping the legal backbone of a company driving the transition to cleaner, smarter infrastructure. Your work will influence global operations, support transformative growth, and help steer a mission‑driven organization through its next chapter.

If youre energized by impact, complexity, and the chance to build something meaningful from the inside, this is your opportunity.

What You Will Lead

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and Board on governance, risk, strategy, and major transactions
  • Own all corporate governance, public‑company compliance, and board advisory responsibilities
  • Oversee SEC filings, disclosures, insider‑trading policies, and global regulatory requirements
  • Build and scale a global compliance program across multiple jurisdictions
  • Lead employment law matters, workplace investigations, and international employment issues
  • Guide employee relations topics including terminations, restructurings, and workforce changes
  • Review and approve HR policies, handbooks, and employment documentation
  • Advise on data privacy and employee data protection (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
  • Support DEI initiatives from a compliance and risk‑management perspective
  • Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, technology licenses, and strategic partnerships
  • Manage litigation, disputes, and regulatory inquiries with a focus on early, cost‑effective resolution
  • Lead and mentor a small, high‑performing legal team grounded in accountability and operational excellence

What You Bring

  • Experience of combined top‑tier law firm and in‑house experience
  • Background supporting or leading legal functions within a public company
  • Deep expertise in corporate governance, global compliance, SEC reporting, and employment law
  • Strong command of employment law across discrimination, harassment, wage & hour, leave, and classification
  • Ability to balance employee advocacy with business‑risk management
  • Proven success navigating global legal issues across multiple jurisdictions
  • Demonstrated ability to build efficient in‑house processes and reduce external counsel reliance
  • A do more with less mindset—resourceful, frugal, and operationally strong
  • A leadership style rooted in humility, collaboration, accountability, and adaptability



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