Chief Legal Officer (Remote)
Lead all legal matters including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management for a high-growth AI-driven gig-economy platform. Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts while providing strategic legal advice to senior leadership on emerging risks.
- Remote
- Canada
- Posted Aug 27, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Role: Chief Legal Officer (Remote) Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere) Job Type: Contract Payout: $90 - $130/hour Role Overview: We are hiring for one of our clients seeking a Senior General Counsel to provide high-level legal oversight for a technology platform operating in the gig-economy space. The role involves shaping legal strategy and ensuring compliance for a rapidly expanding AI-driven platform with global operations. Key Responsibilities: • Lead all legal matters including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management for a high-growth platform. • Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership deals, and commercial contracts. • Provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership on emerging legal risks in the gig-economy and AI sectors. • Manage litigation and dispute resolution, including coordinating with external counsel and representing the company in legal proceedings. • Develop and implement policies to ensure compliance with international laws, including data privacy, consumer protection, and employment regulations. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior legal advisory role. • Strong expertise in corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance within technology or gig-economy platforms. • Experience advising on AI-related legal issues, including data privacy, intellectual property, and ethical considerations. • Proven ability to manage cross-border legal matters and advise on international regulatory frameworks. • Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders. More About the Opportunity: This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the technology and gig-economy industry, contributing to the legal framework that supports innovation and scalability. The position involves shaping the legal direction of a platform that connects millions of users worldwide. Equal Opportunity Employer: We hire based on skills and expertise. All qualified candidates are welcome regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history. Applications are reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications. Apply Now!
What you’ll do
Lead all legal matters including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management for a high-growth AI-driven gig-economy platform. Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts while providing strategic legal advice to senior leadership on emerging risks.
Requirements
Requires a minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior advisory role. Expertise in corporate law, AI-related legal issues, and international regulatory frameworks is essential.
Listed skills
- Regulatory CompliancePreferred
- Risk ManagementPreferred
- Contract NegotiationPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Corporate Governance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Legal Strategy
- Litigation Management
- Data Privacy
- Consumer Protection
- Employment Regulations
- AI Legal Issues
- Intellectual Property
- Cross-border Legal Matters
Job areas
- Legal
- Management & Leadership
- Technology
- Consulting
- Software
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 10+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Associate
