Senior Director, Legal Services & General Counsel

Senior Director, Legal Services & General Counsel

Join to apply for the Senior Director, Legal Services & General Counsel role at Information Services Corporation ISC. We are an industry‑leading employer with a global presence, offering registry and information management services for public data and records. Our mission of putting the right information in the right hands, at the right time drives our innovation, growth, and well‑being.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Information Services

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a legal team with a focus on commercial delivery.
• Set strategic direction and oversee all corporate legal affairs aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Advise senior leadership and the Board on key corporate, commercial, securities, regulatory, and litigation matters, including legal risks and proactive guidance on implications of business decisions.
• Serve as a strategic business partner, directing internal and external legal resources to support operational success.
• Ensure securities law compliance, including disclosure obligations, insider trading, and governance requirements.
• Lead legal due diligence, negotiation and drafting related to corporate transactions, including M&A, financings, contracts, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and maintain legal policies, frameworks, and procedures that drive compliance and risk mitigation.
• Monitor and interpret emerging laws and regulatory trends impacting the organization.
• Manage all litigation, disputes, and investigations, including oversight of external counsel and costs.
• Establish and deliver measurable service standards and performance metrics for the legal function.

Qualifications

• A law degree and active membership in good standing with a Canadian law society.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive legal experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience advising or serving a publicly traded company on securities, governance, and disclosure matters.
• Proven experience in corporate/commercial law, structuring and negotiating complex business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of Canadian securities law, corporate governance frameworks, and capital markets.
• Exceptional judgment, integrity, and the ability to balance legal risk with business opportunity.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence at the executive and Board levels.

What We Offer

We believe in progress with purpose.

• Record of sustainable growth
• Investment in diversifying lines of business
• Education support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Recognition programs

About ISC

ISC (TSX: ISC) is a leading provider of registry and information management services for public data and records. Throughout its history, ISC has delivered value to government, industry, and community, serving as the partner of choice for governments and private‑sector organizations seeking solutions across the information management spectrum.

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If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply by November 30, 2025. The position will remain posted until filled. We thank all candidates; only those selected for interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, please advise if you require any accommodations prior to the interview.