Senior Legal Counsel at Lightspeed Commerce

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 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
3-5+ years of legal practice in a combination of in-house and private-practice environments, preferably supporting a SaaS technology company
Extensive experience in employment litigation and handling employment-related matters
Experience with managing litigation or other dispute resolution matters
Experience maturing and managing privacy programs, including developing and driving privacy-focused strategic initiatives
Familiarity with different types of IP assets and related licenses, including open source software, patents, etc
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (fluency required); French is a strong asset

Responsibilities

Serves as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, including executive leadership, particularly on People & Culture, Marketing, Product & Technology, Security, and Information Systems / Technology teams
Acts as a key advisor and partner to the People & Culture team on employment litigation, employee contracting matters, company policy-making, employee training, and other employment-related matters
Mentors and works closely with senior People Business Partners on various employment-related issues
Assists with management of global litigation matters, including preparing evidence (as needed), overseeing external litigation counsel, and informing litigation strategy
Assists with management of the Company’s global intellectual property (“IP”) portfolio, and contributes to the Company’s IP policy-making, programs, and strategy
Contributes to the maturity of the Company’s privacy program, manages privacy-related requests (internally and externally), and drives strategic privacy initiatives forward
Develops processes, procedures, and programs for innovative delivery of legal services to ensure the efficiency and scalability of the Legal function
Provides assistance with mergers and acquisitions
Engages with other Legal team members as an advisor
Supports commercial contracting and compliance functions
Advances risk culture at Lightspeed
Liaises with government and regulatory bodies

Skills

Employment Law

Litigation Management

Intellectual Property

Privacy Law

Legal Advisory

Policy Development

Employee Training

External Counsel Oversight

IP Portfolio Management

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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