32 remote legal roles open to candidates in Canada, 11 added this week, all at fully remote, VC-backed startups. 8 of them are open worldwide. Most asked-for skills: Risk management, Stakeholder management and Regulatory compliance. Matcha reads every posting daily and emails you only the ones that fit.
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32 open roles · 11 new this week · 80% not on LinkedIn
Blockchain security leader with open-source libraries and development platform.
Own commercial contracting and legal ops for a blockchain security company; 8–10 years, in-house blockchain/digital assets experience, commercial agreements, open-source expertise, law degree, bar license; growth-stage, fully remote global tech company
Remote anywhere
Distributed team behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Jetpack, and more worldwide.
Own corporate, securities, M&A, governance, global subsidiaries, and equity programs for a late-stage global software business; US-qualified attorney with JD, 5+ years; securities, governance, M&A, financing, open-source licensing, IP; bonus: non-US breadth
Remote anywhere globally
Capital platform enabling clean energy funding through AI and markets.
Own day-to-day legal execution for clean energy project finance deals across tax equity, transferable tax credits, debt, and corporate financings; remote U.S./Canada, 5-10% travel; 3-6 years, JD, U.S. bar, energy tax credits, project finance, AI-in-legal-practice; profitable, fast-growing, equity
Remote in the U.S. or Canada; preference for New York or Washington, DC
Global open-source solutions provider; Ubuntu publisher.
Own drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts for enterprise software and global employment/partnership matters; English required; travel 2-4 times/year; law degree/JD or equivalent, active licence or progress toward it; bonus: commercial transactions, IP, corporate law, in-house/law firm, open source/tech industry
Remote in EMEA and AMER; London office optional
AI video interviewing using purchase verified respondents for brands.
Own commercial contracting for an enterprise SaaS/data business and build the in-house legal function; active US law license; 4–8 years, JD, complex enterprise technology/SaaS/data agreements; bonus: privacy/data/product counseling, legal ops, employment/corporate/compliance/IP; first in-house legal hire, equity
Remote US or Canada only
Global quantitative trading firm delivering liquidity via deep learning, FPGA.
Own end-to-end in-house legal projects across compliance, regulatory implementation, market entry, commercial contracts, and employment matters; fully remote worldwide; 7+ years, qualified lawyer, AI tools; bonus: regulated/licensed business experience
Fully remote anywhere in the world
Global quantitative trading firm delivering liquidity via deep learning, FPGA.
Own complex multi-jurisdiction commercial litigation, international arbitration, and financial recovery matters; travel for court appearances and meetings; 7+ years, active law admission, civil procedure and evidence, legal drafting, e-discovery, legal databases, Google Workspace, Notion, LLMs; bonus: ADR, legal tech, case management tools
Remote anywhere
Jerry is America's first and only AllCar™ app, on a mission to make car ownership affordable and accessible.
Own legal operations for an AI-driven consumer app in auto/home; must currently reside in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, or Ontario, Canada; bachelor's, project ownership, AI/automation interest; reports to Legal Counsel, equity
Remote US and Canada; must currently reside in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, or Ontario, Canada
Jerry is America's first and only AllCar™ app, on a mission to make car ownership affordable and accessible.
Own legal research, compliance operations, audits, regulatory inquiries, and legal automation for a consumer auto/home asset platform across US and Canada; must currently reside in approved US states or Ontario, Canada; JD or LLM, strong legal research/writing, project management, AI/automation interest; profitable, equity
Remote US and Canada; must currently reside in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, or Ontario, Canada
Employment Data Platform
Own first-contact intake for personal injury law firms, qualifying cases and securing retainers; bilingual English/Spanish; 5+ years, client-facing intake or sales, legal services preferred; 24/7 team; Series A, equity
Remote US and Canada only
Global Bitcoin app: buy, send money fast and securely worldwide.
Own US regulatory compliance for a Bitcoin financial app; US time zone required; 6+ years in financial services/payments/FinTech/crypto, US state MTL licensing, MSB obligations, NMLS, regulator exams, BSA/AML, OFAC; reports to CCO; startup, equity
Remote Americas only; US time zone required
Training and evaluating AI for real-world finance, healthcare, and legal.
Create realistic Excel-based legal work tests for AI across disputes, insolvency, commercial/corporate matters; strong written English; 3+ years legal practice/legal ops/litigation support, advanced Excel for claims registers, damages calculations, data cleaning, multi-criteria lookups, error tracing; 4–6 week contract.
Remote anywhere; fully remote contract on your own schedule.
Global platform for connected risk; trusted by Fortune 500.
Lead legal negotiations for enterprise SaaS deals on an AI GRC platform, supporting west-region sales; 8+ years in-house transactional experience, 5+ years negotiating enterprise SaaS agreements, licensed lawyer in good standing; $300M+ ARR scale.
Remote Canada only
Global employment and payroll platform for compliant hiring worldwide.
Own global entity setup and maintenance for international expansion; fluent English; 4+ years in entity management/company secretarial/corporate legal, multi-jurisdiction setups, governance, filings/incorporations/registrations, notarisation/certification/legalisation, project management; bonus: law degree/equivalent preferred; works closely with CEO; profitable Series B scale-up
Remote anywhere
Regulated trading platform connecting buy/sell firms with traders for efficient execution.
Own legal operations for an international AdTech business; 5+ years in international legal work, strong B2B contracts, English negotiation, privacy/advertising compliance (GDPR/ePrivacy, cookies, data sharing), process building, multi-entity structures; early stage, path to leadership
Remote policy unclear
Global platform for connected risk; trusted by Fortune 500.
Lead legal negotiations for enterprise/strategic SaaS deals on an AI GRC platform; must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in residence; 8+ years in-house transactional experience, 5+ years negotiating SaaS agreements, contract lifecycle, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace; $300M+ ARR scale
Remote Canada or Sweden only
Institutional-grade DeFi vaults delivering risk-adjusted, data-driven yields.
Own commercial contracting and broad legal work for an onchain finance business; remote limited to contiguous US and Canada; JD and active US state bar required, strong in-house commercial contracts, cross-functional legal breadth; first Assistant GC, second senior lawyer, shapes legal function
Remote in the contiguous United States and Canada only
Co-locating industrial demand with dedicated hybrid power generation.
Own South Central energy regulatory strategy for large-load power/data-center projects in ERCOT and future SPP; based near listed hubs, in-region travel/in-person engagement required; 5+ years, electric power system planning for large loads, interconnection, transmission, generation/storage, ERCOT market design.
Flexible remote for candidates within 60 miles of hubs in the US or Canada: Austin, SF Bay Area, NYC, Denver, Calgary, or Toronto.
On-orbit data relay via in-house hybrid optical satellite constellation network.
Owns global legal, regulatory, compliance, government affairs, and governance for a satellite communications company; licensed in US or Canada, occasional on-site Toronto; 15+ years, JD, executive/board support, complex commercial deals, corporate governance, international business law; reports to CEO/Board, equity
Remote US or Canada only; occasional on-site presence in Toronto required
Modaxo unites mobility technology companies delivering person-transport software solutions.
Own commercial legal work for software/public-sector contracting across multiple jurisdictions; some travel; 5–10 years, admitted to practice in US or Canada, software licensing, SaaS/IT contracts, public procurement, contract negotiation; bonus: M&A, privacy/GDPR; leadership team, manages Contracts and Compliance Managers
Remote US or Canada only
Easy, secure private networks; no upfront cost, minimal latency.
Lead and scale the legal function for a growing distributed software company; must hold a law degree and active bar admission; significant in-house tech legal experience, scaling legal in startup/high-growth environments; equity; growth-stage, top legal role.
Remote Canada only
Easy, secure private networks; no upfront cost, minimal latency.
Own day-to-day commercial legal support for a networking/security software company; law degree and active bar required; tech-company commercial transactions, startup/high-growth scaling, complex negotiations; bonus: cloud, cybersecurity, SaaS, privacy/data protection, AI, APIs; reports to Head of Legal, equity
Remote Canada only
Web data extraction API for AI applications.
Own all legal for AI web-data infrastructure: strategy on crawling, AI training data, copyright, governance, compliance, disputes, and team; US work authorization required, no visa sponsorship; 12+ years, state bar, California eligibility, in-house venture-backed tech; reports to CEO, Series B, equity
Hybrid in San Francisco, CA or Toronto, ON only; onsite 3+ days/week. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Co-locating industrial demand with dedicated hybrid power generation.
Lead in-house development and real estate legal for energy and data center projects, overseeing project finance and M&A support; must hold J.D. and current license, renewables agreement negotiation experience, prior lawyer/paralegal management; reports to General Counsel; equity
Flexible remote, but candidates must live within 60 miles of hubs in the US or Canada
Platform helps build new products from idea to global launch and growth.
Turns Apple/Google/Meta/TikTok policies into actionable roadmaps for product and marketing teams; reviews and approves mobile/web product content and marketing materials for platform-policy compliance; works directly with platform partners on compliance issues; monitors policy changes and updates company processes; creates internal policies, checklists, guides, and trainings; partners with legal on marketing/product legal risks, IP, and user data protection; handles IP infringement takedowns; must have Upper-Intermediate+ English and legal education or experience in law/compliance; bonus: basic IP and personal data protection knowledge
Fully remote from anywhere in the free world; offices optional in Ukraine or Poland
One seamless fintech platform for money and life in Canada.
Leads compliance advisory, regulatory compliance management, and the privacy office for a regulated fintech/neobank; reports to the Chief Compliance Officer; owns end-to-end privacy program including PIAs, consent design, data handling governance, cross-border transfers, breach response, privacy complaints, access/correction requests, data inventory, privacy notices, and training; primary advisor to product, marketing, technology, payments, partnerships, and user success on new products, features, campaigns, and business arrangements; owns regulatory interpretation, marketing/disclosure sign-off, whistleblower and ethics programs, regulatory horizon scanning, obligations inventory, and compliance policy governance; leads and develops compliance/privacy team and presents to senior management and board committees; advises on responsible AI use and applies AI/automation/analytics to compliance and privacy workflows; requires 10+ years in compliance, privacy, or regulatory legal work in financial services, deep knowledge of Canadian consumer protection, retail banking or payments, and privacy law; must have built or substantially matured a privacy or regulatory change program; fintech/neobank/direct-to-consumer financial institution experience preferred; relevant designation such as CIPP/C, CAMS, CRCM, or LL.B/JD is a plus
Remote Canada only
All-in-one payment automation for SMBs with approvals, controls, and integrations.
Hands-on individual contributor role leading and scaling the privacy program at a payments/fintech company; primary focus on Canadian privacy compliance and responsible AI adoption; lead privacy assessments for products, features, vendors, and data uses including PIAs; embed privacy by design across product development, AI tools, models, vendors, and automated processes; manage data rights requests, privacy incidents/breach assessments, third-party privacy reviews, cross-border data issues, and retention/deletion practices; monitor Canadian and U.S. privacy/AI developments and turn them into actionable guidance; also supports enterprise risk management rollout, risk register and assessments, regulatory change, third-party risk, audits, remediation, Retail Payment Activities Act obligations, and AML/ATF work; reports to Senior Manager, Compliance; requires 3–6+ years hands-on privacy experience, strong knowledge of PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25, Alberta PIPA, and BC PIPA; must have practical privacy assessment/incident experience; AI governance depth not required but curiosity about AI is important; bonus: familiarity with CCPA/CPRA and state privacy laws, ERM/third-party risk/fintech regulation/payments compliance/AML-ATF exposure, CIPP/C or other privacy certifications, English/French bilingualism
Remote Canada only
A force multiplier for production payroll & accounting: Film, TV, & commercial teams get more done, faster with Wrapbook
Individual-contributor principal GRC leader owning privacy and security governance end-to-end; build and mature GRC programs from the ground up in fintech/SaaS/payments context; set multi-year strategy while executing hands-on; lead annual SOC 1 and SOC 2 audit lifecycle, evolve ISMS policies/control framework, mature vendor risk management and customer assurance; build data governance across collection, storage, access, retention, deletion; own privacy compliance across GDPR and CCPA including DSARs, data mapping, retention, classification; partner on DPAs, subprocessors, privacy-by-design, and enterprise AI data governance for internally built and procured AI; translate NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and EU AI Act into company controls; requires 10+ years in GRC/info security/privacy compliance, experience using AI to automate GRC work, deep expertise in SOC 2/ISO 27001/PCI DSS and GDPR/CCPA, and ownership of SOC audits plus enterprise and third-party risk programs; certifications such as CISSP/CISA/CISM/CRISC/CIPP/CIPM/CIPT/AIGP are a plus
Remote US and Canada only
Global identity verification platform for fraud prevention across 195 countries.
Requires over 15 years of experience in privacy or technology law with deep expertise in GDPR, US, and Canadian privacy regulations. A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is strongly preferred, along with a track record of leading privacy programs in agile SaaS environments.
Remote full-time (hybrid available); based on an office or fully remote with no stated regional restrictions.
Global identity verification platform for fraud prevention across 195 countries.
Requires 15+ years of experience in privacy or technology law with deep expertise in GDPR, US, and Canadian privacy regulations. A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is strongly preferred, along with a track record of leading privacy programs in SaaS environments.
Hybrid or fully remote from North America (US/Canada). Hybrid offices require hub presence ~3 days/week.
Predictive AI protection via insider risk analytics and workforce intelligence.
Own operational legal support for a SaaS cybersecurity/DLP business, partnering closely with the General Counsel; 2–5 years, paralegal certificate/law degree/JD, commercial contracts, NDAs/MSAs/vendor agreements, contract tools, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; bonus: GDPR/CCPA/HIPAA, DocuSign/Adobe Sign, CLM
Remote only from Poland, Mexico, Canada, or Argentina
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23 companies have open legal roles in Canada. The most active right now:
Share of the 30 postings that name each skill:
Figures from the postings on this page, updated weekly. Last update 2026-10-26.
22 of the 30 postings are limited to Canada, usually for payroll or time-zone reasons; 8 are open worldwide. 15 also hire in the US.
41% ask for 5 to 10 years, 17% for 2 to 5 years, 38% for 10 or more, and 3% are open to candidates with under 2 years.
11 in the last 7 days, 32 over the last 6 months, from 23 companies.
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