Director of Legal Affairs

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September 26

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Workleap

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HR Tech • SaaS • Productivity

Workleap is a company that provides an integrated platform designed to improve the employee experience by focusing on engagement, performance, and development. Their suite of products includes Officevibe, Pingboard, and various Learning Management Systems (LMS) that help businesses tackle challenges like hybrid work, onboarding, professional development, and performance management. Workleap aims to create happier and more productive workplaces by making it easier for HR teams to manage and enhance their HR strategies. With a customer base exceeding 20,000 leaders globally, Workleap offers tools that are easy to implement and integrate with existing HR and productivity systems.

201 - 500 employees

👥 HR Tech

☁️ SaaS

⚡ Productivity

💰 Private Equity Round on 2023-06

📋 Description

• Lead and mentor the in-house legal team, promoting a collaborative and solution-oriented culture • Act as the primary legal advisor to the executive team and cross-functional business leaders • Oversee commercial legal operations, including contract negotiation, vendor agreements, and partnership support • Provide guidance on data privacy, compliance, and regulatory frameworks across multiple regions • Support strategic corporate initiatives, including M&A and corporate governance matters • Continuously improve internal legal processes, templates, and knowledge sharing • Build strong internal relationships to promote a proactive and business-oriented legal function • Report to the CFO and collaborate closely with Workleap’s leadership team

🎯 Requirements

• Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and active membership in the Barreau du Québec • 10+ years of progressive legal experience • At least 5 years in a senior in-house role, preferably within a technology or SaaS company • Strong ability to go beyond the law to provide pragmatic, business-first advice • Autonomous and able to make decisions with confidence • Excellent communication skills; able to simplify complex legal matters clearly and concisely • Ability to communicate fluently in both French and English, written and spoken • Experience leading legal operations in a SaaS or tech environment • Knowledge of privacy laws such as GDPR and other global regulations, and IP considerations, a plus • Experience supporting executive teams and corporate strategy

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work (#LI-Remote) • Environment that will adapt to your daily life and your needs • Ability to express yourself, evolve and develop your creativity • Healthy and inclusive work environment • Collaborative team culture built on trust