Legal Counsel at Lightspeed Commerce

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Lightspeed Commerce Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, CommerceIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
  • Licensed to practice law in Canada and/or the United States
  • 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or as in-house counsel, preferably with exposure to international, multi-jurisdictional matters
  • Broad commercial experience with extensive background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, terms and conditions, and other similar contracts
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (fluency required); French is a strong asset
  • Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with customers, strategic partners, and vendors/suppliers across NOAM, EMEA and APAC
  • Delivering legal and general commercial advice to key stakeholders across all Lightspeed departments
  • Documenting legal know-how and delivering training to the wider Legal Team and business stakeholders
  • Identifying and advising on legal risks and compliance issues relating to the structuring, development and marketing of new products or features
  • Performing quick, focused legal research and analysis
  • Helping manage legal aspects of complex, cross-functional, multi-jurisdictional projects
  • Suggesting, building and improving upon the Legal Team’s operations and processes
  • Monitoring changes to regulatory requirements and proactively handling regulatory developments
  • Supporting litigation and other disputes management
  • Managing investigations by and requests from regulatory bodies and government authorities

Skills

Commercial Contracts
Drafting
Negotiating
Legal Research
Compliance
Risk Management
Regulatory Monitoring
Litigation Support
Cross-jurisdictional Law
Legal Training

Lightspeed Commerce

Provides software solutions for retailers and restaurateurs

About Lightspeed Commerce

Lightspeed Commerce provides software solutions designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses in the retail and restaurant sectors. Their main products include point-of-sale systems, inventory management tools, and analytics features that help businesses operate more efficiently and engage with customers effectively. These tools work together to streamline operations, allowing businesses to manage sales, track inventory, and analyze performance data all in one place. Unlike many competitors, Lightspeed focuses on a subscription model for its services, which includes ongoing support and updates, as well as transaction fees for payment processing. The company's goal is to enhance global commerce by empowering SMBs with the technology they need to thrive in a competitive marketplace.

Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$2.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Leave
Extended Healthcare Benefits
Mental Health Support
Lightspeed Equity Scheme
Health & Wellness Credit
Volunteer Day

Risks

Increased competition from SpotOn in the restaurant POS market.
Adyen's Tap to Pay on iPhone poses a threat to Lightspeed's payment solutions.
Candis's financial management solutions could attract Lightspeed's target market.

Differentiation

Lightspeed offers a unified platform for both retail and hospitality businesses.
The company integrates online and offline sales channels for seamless operations.
Lightspeed's subscription model provides consistent revenue through software and transaction fees.

Upsides

Growing demand for unified commerce platforms aligns with Lightspeed's offerings.
Rise of contactless payments presents expansion opportunities for Lightspeed's payment solutions.
Subscription-based models are trending, benefiting Lightspeed's recurring revenue strategy.

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