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Quarterhill Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Legal Counsel, Contracts

Quarterhill Inc. is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage the full lifecycle of contracts and provide legal operations support. The role involves drafting agreements, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners to manage legal and business risks.

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Responsibilities

Contract Lifecycle Management
Manage the entire lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, and maintaining a centralized contract repository
Draft, review, and edit a variety of agreements such as NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, amendments, and corporate legal documents
Monitor and track contractual obligations, key milestones, deliverables, and ensure compliance with agreed terms
Compliance & Risk Management
Assist in maintaining compliance frameworks, legal trackers, and supporting corporate policy development
Collaborate with business units and legal counsel to identify and mitigate contractual risks while ensuring alignment with corporate policies
Legal Operations
Support legal operations including document management, legal process improvements, and coordination with external counsel
Serve as a key point of contact for contract-related queries, providing guidance on legal and operational matters
Corporate Governance
Support the General Counsel in preparing legal documentation including board resolutions, corporate governance materials, and regulatory filings

Qualification

Contract ManagementContract LawCorporate GovernanceLegal OperationsCompliance ManagementLegal ResearchProject ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field
At least 4 years of experience, preferably in a corporate environment
Prior experience supporting General Counsel or Legal Departments helpful
In-depth knowledge of contract law and corporate governance
Demonstrated ability to be self-sufficient, proactively manage priorities, and independently drive projects from initiation through completion

Preferred

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred
Preference for candidates with training and experience in large scale enterprise corporate environments or accounting firms with exposure to high standards, structured processes, and best-in-class practices

Benefits

Paid days off ( i. e. vacatio n, sick days, bereavement leave)
Health and Dental plans
Retirement plans
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Employee referral program

Company

Quarterhill Inc.

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Driving the future of transportation further, faster, smarter.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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