Legal Counsel - Canada

Vistra

Canada
On-site
U.s.-law governed commercial contracts
Services agreements and sow structures
Data protection concepts and dpas
Vistra is seeking a Legal Counsel for their Canada office to support the legal function across the Americas, focusing on the review, drafting, and negotiation of U.S.-law governed commercial contracts. The role involves day-to-day contract execution, collaboration with internal stakeholders, and leveraging technology to enhance legal processes

Job Summary

  • The role supports the Legal function across the Americas by efficiently reviewing and negotiating U.S.-law governed commercial contracts.
  • Candidates will apply standard templates and playbooks to ensure consistency, speed, and quality in contract execution.
  • This is a fully remote, permanent position reporting to the Head of Legal Americas with benefits aligned to the candidate's country of residence.

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Vistra is seeking a Legal Counsel for their Canada office to support the legal function across the Americas, focusing on the review, drafting, and negotiation of U.S.-law governed commercial contracts. The role involves day-to-day contract execution, collaboration with internal stakeholders, and leveraging technology to enhance legal processes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • U.S.-law governed commercial contracts
  • Services agreements and SOW structures
  • Data protection concepts and DPAs
  • Contract management systems experience
  • AI assisted legal tools proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Latin America cross border matters
  • Strong commercial judgment and autonomy
  • Proactive interest in legal technology innovation
  • Ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • Law degree or equivalent legal qualification
  • Solid experience with U.S. style contracts
  • Excellent written and spoken English

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