Senior Corporate Legal Counsel

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  • Montreal, QC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Company DescriptionHeadquartered in Montreal and Berlin, Vention helps manufacturers automate their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across 5 continents and we have the privilege to work with a significant proportion of Fortune 500 manufacturers, from space rockets, to electrical cars, to robotics.At Vention, you'll work alongside driven and talented people who care deeply about their craft and the impact they create. We're a team of high achievers who grow through meaningful work, solving complex challenges, learning fast, and seeing the results of our efforts every day.We move quickly and aim high, but we do it together with care, collaboration, and respect. Our culture celebrates diverse perspectives and supports your growth through intentional development, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference.Job DescriptionAs a Senior Corporate Legal Counsel at Vention…You will build and strengthen our compliance framework as we mature into a larger, more visible organization. This role will proactively identify risk, design scalable compliance programs, and ensure we are prepared for regulatory scrutiny across jurisdictions.You will partner closely with executive leadership, HR, Finance, Operations, and external counsel to embed compliance discipline across the business.What You'll Do:
Compliance Program Development
  • Design and enhance the company's global compliance framework
  • Develop and maintain policies, codes of conduct, and internal controls
  • Lead compliance risk assessments across functions and jurisdictions
  • Establish governance processes aligned with a scaling, multi-entity organization
Regulatory & Corporate Compliance
  • Oversee compliance with applicable corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory laws
  • Monitor evolving regulatory requirements (U.S., Canada, EMEA as applicable)
  • Ensure readiness for financing due diligences, certification audits and regulatory inquiries
  • Support board-level governance requirements and reporting
Risk & Governance
  • Identify emerging regulatory risks tied to growth, new markets, or new product lines
  • Support executive leadership and the board in compliance reporting
  • Build scalable internal controls appropriate for a larger enterprise
Ethics & Investigations
  • Lead internal investigations related to code of conduct, regulatory concerns, or whistleblower complaints
  • Partner with HR on sensitive employment and misconduct matters
  • Ensure defensible documentation and proper escalation protocols
Data Privacy & Cross-Border Compliance
  • Support global data privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
  • Advise on cross-border regulatory exposure
  • Coordinate with external counsel on international matters
Training & Culture
  • Develop compliance training programs for leadership and employees
  • Promote a culture of accountability and proactive risk management
  • Advise leaders on practical risk mitigation in real time
QualificationsWhat You Bring to the TableWe're looking for skills, intellect, and experiences that will help you succeed in this role but we also know that various profiles (not only the one described below) could be successful. If you're excited about what you read and think you'd be a great fit, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every single qualification.You'll bring:
  • 6-8+ years of legal experience (law firm and/or in-house)
  • Strong background in corporate compliance and regulatory matters
  • Experience designing or managing compliance programs in scaling organizations
  • Experience leading internal investigations
  • Strong business judgment and ability to balance legal risk with operational reality
  • Member of the Quebec bar
Additional InformationWhat We Offer
  • Career pathing: Real opportunities to grow through personalized development plans, bi-annual employee reviews, and mentorship program
  • Professional development: Continuous training in performance management, inclusive leadership, leadership operating model, team building, and giving/receiving feedback
  • Gender diversity & inclusion: Pay equity reviews, inclusive policies, and a Women's Employee Resource Group offering networking, mentorship, and quarterly learning sessions.
  • Hybrid work: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home on select days.
  • Community engagement: Two paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes you care about.
  • Central location: Regular team gatherings and a collaborative office space in the heart of Montreal, surrounded by cafés and restaurants.
  • Team events: All year round employee events including annual kick-off, employee summit, quarterly happy hours, and department events.
  • Comprehensive benefits: A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that start day one.
What to Expect in Your Interview
  • Initial Call
  • Meet the Team
  • Case or take-home interview
  • Decision & Offer
We're committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us know, we'll ensure you have what you need to succeed.Professional Growth & DevelopmentVention believes strongly in promotion from within. For this reason, we structured a comprehensive professional development program that elevate high-performing individuals who deeply understand the inner workings of Vention. This program encompasses:
  • In-house coaching program with former industry executives working with small cohort of emerging leaders
  • Quarterly management training on topics ranging from “Giving & Receiving Feedback, to Building high-performing teams, to "Developing your own Leadership model”
  • Quarterly World-Class Speaker Series featuring industry leaders sharing their perspective and lessons learned as they build their function and business
  • Dedicated professional development channels sponsored by the Executive team to foster continuous professional learning
  • Book allocation program to further your knowledge in your domain of expertise or any business leadership topics
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at VentionWhen you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued, and can achieve extraordinary results.We celebrate differences in ideas, in experiences, and in people. Our initiatives in gender equity, career growth, and leadership development are designed to create real opportunities for everyone to thrive.Vention's cultureVention is an uplifting environment for high achievers. Thinking that Vention's culture would keep you energized? See our full culture guide .

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