Senior Legal Counsel
Vena Solutions
Legal
Canada
CAD 166,840-225,724 / year + Equity
Posted on Mar 24, 2026
This is a flexible position and has the option of working in our Toronto office full time, hybrid throughout the week or working entirely remotely.
Vena is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its growing Legal team and support a high-growth SaaS organization as it continues to scale. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, this role will serve as a trusted legal partner to the business, providing hands-on, solutions-oriented advice across a broad range of commercial, regulatory, and general legal matters.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned lawyer who thrives in cross-functional collaboration, brings strong business judgment, and is driven to build scalable legal processes in a high growth technology company operating in rapidly evolving environment.
Vena is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its growing Legal team and support a high-growth SaaS organization as it continues to scale. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, this role will serve as a trusted legal partner to the business, providing hands-on, solutions-oriented advice across a broad range of commercial, regulatory, and general legal matters.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned lawyer who thrives in cross-functional collaboration, brings strong business judgment, and is driven to build scalable legal processes in a high growth technology company operating in rapidly evolving environment.
- Department
- Legal
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Canada - Flex (0006)
- Workplace type
- Fully remote
How You'll Make an Impact
- Provide practical, commercially-focused legal advice across corporate/commercial, privacy, regulatory, employment, and intellectual property matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including SaaS
subscription agreements, MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and other customer, partner, reseller, and vendor contracts - Act as a legal business partner to Sales, Customer Success, Product, Finance, People, Marketing, and Operations teams
- Support privacy, data protection, and regulatory compliance initiatives in a SaaS environment
- Advise on employment-related matters, including drafting employment agreements, supporting employee relations escalations, and advising on compliance with applicable employment legislation across Canadian jurisdictions, the US and the UK
- Assist with corporate governance, transactional, and risk management activities, including internal policies and compliance workflows
- Help manage external counsel relationships to ensure high-quality advice and cost-effective legal spend
- Contribute to the development and optimization of Legal team operations, including contract templates, playbooks, workflows, automation, and process improvements
- Support internal compliance training and education initiatives to foster a culture of compliance
- Take on additional responsibilities and projects as the Legal team and company continue to grow
- Travel as required to support key company events (e.g. company kickoffs, team on-sites, team-building events, etc.)
We'd Love to See
- Qualified lawyer licensed to practice law in Ontario (or another Canadian jurisdiction with eligibility to transfer)
- 7–10 years of post-call experience with a strong foundation in technology and commercial law
- Experience gained at a leading Canadian law firm and/or in-house at a technology or SaaS company
- Demonstrated experience negotiating technology and SaaS agreements
- Working knowledge of privacy/data protection, employment, and IP issues relevant to SaaS businesses
- Strong business judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Comfort with legal technology, contract management tools, and process improvement
- AI-first mindset with demonstrated curiosity and experimentation with legal AI tools, contract automation, and emerging legal technology use cases
- Prior in-house experience at a high-growth technology company preferred
- Experience supporting cross-border or international commercial arrangements
- Interest in contributing to legal best practices, playbooks, and operational improvements
Educational Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree
- Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario (or eligible to transfer)
The salary range for this role is $166,840 - 225,724 CAD.
*Our salaries are tailored to roles, levels and locations. Your individual pay within this range is influenced by factors like work location, skills, experience and education. As you progress in your role, your compensation may adapt, offering flexibility for growth beyond initial levels. For specifics, your recruiter will provide details and address any questions during the hiring process.
*Our salaries are tailored to roles, levels and locations. Your individual pay within this range is influenced by factors like work location, skills, experience and education. As you progress in your role, your compensation may adapt, offering flexibility for growth beyond initial levels. For specifics, your recruiter will provide details and address any questions during the hiring process.
About Vena Solutions
At Vena, we’re reimagining how businesses plan and grow: powered by data, collaboration, and innovation 🌱
Headquartered in Toronto with a global reach, we help finance teams work smarter using the tools they already love (yes, we’re talking about Excel!). Trusted by over 1,800 organizations and 150,000+ users every day, Vena Solutions brings clarity to complexity.
We're a people led company that leads with our CORE values (Customer Trust, One Team, Respect & Authenticity and Execution Excellence) and are driven by our mission
Headquartered in Toronto with a global reach, we help finance teams work smarter using the tools they already love (yes, we’re talking about Excel!). Trusted by over 1,800 organizations and 150,000+ users every day, Vena Solutions brings clarity to complexity.
We're a people led company that leads with our CORE values (Customer Trust, One Team, Respect & Authenticity and Execution Excellence) and are driven by our mission
We’re growing fast, thinking big, and having fun along the way. The future of finance is being built here, and we’d love for you to be part of it 🚀
Why Choose Us:
💰 Compensation
We offer competitive and comprehensive total rewards packages that we review yearly to stay ahead of the market! Transparency is key, we keep you in the loop on how we design our comp programs. Build your future with our Employee Stock Option Program, Retirement Savings, Support & 401k Matching Programs.
🎓 Personal Growth & Learning
Level up your skills with Vena! We support your journey with education subsidies, professional development programs, and learning opportunities to help you grow your career and reach your goals. Your future is bright and we’re here to invest in it!
🧘♀️ Health & Wellness
Your well-being = our priority! Great health & dental plans, wellness sessions (virtual & in-person), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a free Headspace subscription to support your mental health.
🌍 Global Reach
Vena is everywhere you are! With offices in Toronto, London, and Indore, as well as team members across the United States, EMEA and beyond, we're a truly global company. Collaborate with colleagues around the world and bring diverse ideas to life: no passport required!
🌴 Time Off
Recharge with generous leave options - perfect for vacation, wellness, personal time, parental support, volunteering, and more.
🏡 Flexibility
We embrace a flexible culture that supports different ways of working, depending on the role and location. While some of our teams enjoy hybrid arrangements, others thrive in-office or remotely. With modern workspaces in Toronto, Indore, and London, we offer inspiring environments when you need them - and the freedom to work in ways that work best for you and your team.
✨ AI-Powered Innovation
At Vena, we don’t just keep up, we're leading the way! 🚀
We empower team members at every level to actively explore AI best practices, identify meaningful opportunities to apply AI in their work, and champion innovative solutions that drive impact.
By fostering a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use, we’re building a future where AI enhances how we work, think, and lead. From automating workflows to enhancing insights, AI is woven into everything we do.
We empower team members at every level to actively explore AI best practices, identify meaningful opportunities to apply AI in their work, and champion innovative solutions that drive impact.
By fostering a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use, we’re building a future where AI enhances how we work, think, and lead. From automating workflows to enhancing insights, AI is woven into everything we do.