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Senior Legal CounselPhotonic • Coquitlam, BC, CA
Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

Photonic • Coquitlam, BC, CA
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
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Description

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join Photonic’s legal team and play a key role in shaping the commercialization of our world-leading quantum technology. This position offers the opportunity to provide strategic legal guidance across product development, go-to-market initiatives, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is motivated, organized, and curious, with the ability to quickly master complex legal issues and translate them into clear, practical advice for non-legal stakeholders. You combine strong academic foundations with practical advice, sound business judgment while delivering actionable guidance that enables teams to move forward with confidence.

Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

  • Advise product, design, and engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle
  • Ensure compliance with Canadian and international laws, including technology, licensing, export, and IP regulations
  • Identify and mitigate legal risks proactively
  • Draft and negotiate commercial agreements related to product development, manufacturing, and distribution
  • Collaborate on intellectual property strategy and enforcement
  • Develop scalable processes, policies, and templates to streamline legal support
  • Partner cross-functionally on privacy, security, compliance, and IP matters
  • Provide practical, risk-balanced legal guidance to senior leaders
  • Stay informed on product developments and cultivate creative legal solutions

WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

  • JD or LLB, and membership in a Canadian provincial bar, with eligibility to practice in British Columbia.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal role
  • Expertise in technology product development and regulatory compliance
  • Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills
  • Ability to simplify complex concepts and deliver actionable advice
  • Strategic thinker with sound judgment and adaptability in fast-paced environments
  • Technically savvy and enthusiastic about innovation
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
  • A collaborative mindset and a positive sense of humor

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

  • Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies to drive breakthroughs that redefine computing
  • Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day
  • Inclusive company culture that values collaboration
  • Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected
  • Competitive compensation package including base salary, stock options, and relocation assistance for global talent
  • Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, life, long term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top-ups, and a flexible spending account
Photonic Inc. is a leading quantum technology company developing commercial-scale quantum computers and quantum networks to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges in materials science, drug discovery, climate change, and security. The company’s approach unlocks performance at scale through unmatched distributed quantum computing capabilities. Photonic’s high-connectivity Entanglement First™ architecture leverages a unique qubit modality—optically linked silicon spin qubits—to enable powerful computation, efficient error correction, and seamless integration with existing data center and telecom environments. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with operations in the United States and United Kingdom, Photonic’s team is advancing quantum technologies alongside leading investors, partners, and customers worldwide.
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