Senior Legal & Operations Specialist

5+ years of experience in risk management, paralegal, and/or compliance advisory work, preferably including review of simple legal agreements and documents. 3+ years of experience owning projects end-to-end, including design, execution, and ongoing monitoring and improvement. Ideally, experience with Jira. Proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills, comfortable working with cross-functional teams and able to explain complicated things simply and clearly. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can prioritize across multiple tasks. Demonstrates ethical integrity and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion. Ideally, experience working with scaling companies or other entrepreneurial environments, and spanning multiple jurisdictions, including Canada and the U.S.

Review simple agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, and provide risk advice. Establish and improve processes and standards to resolve account ownership and payment disputes. Design learning and knowledge resources for legal information. Lead research on risk issues, including emerging laws, regulatory compliance, tax, and corporate governance. Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Privacy, and Security teams to plan risk and compliance strategies. Build trust with customers by improving and managing legal and risk controls.