About The RoleWe are seeking a versatile in‑house Senior Legal Counsel to serve as a trusted advisor to our Partners and senior leaders. This role operates at the intersection of strategy, governance, and execution, and is ideal for a seasoned legal professional who can balance high‑level advisory with hands‑on management of day‑to‑day legal matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in enabling the firm’s growth while ensuring strong governance, effective risk management, and ongoing regulatory compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide practical legal advice and guidance on a wide range of firm matters, including corporate governance, structuring, mandates, and best practicesSupport committee meetings, including preparation of materials, resolutions, and maintenance of firm recordsSupport the development and maintenance of firm policies and governance frameworksDraft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and strategic agreements including client engagements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and partnership agreementsEnsure compliance with applicable qualified standards and regulatory requirementsIdentify and mitigate legal and operational risks across the firmAdvise on engagement risk, liability exposure, and insurance mattersAdvise on independence, conflicts of interest, and ethical obligations within a public practice environmentManage and assist with the resolution of client disputes and sensitive matters, including those involving public companies, while coordinating with internal stakeholders, external counsel, regulators, and clientsManage and coordinate litigation, disputes,



and investigations where necessary involving external counsel where neededProvide guidance on data privacy, confidentiality, and information governance requirements ensuring compliance with privacy legislationAdvise on employment and human resources‑related legal matters ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practicesSupport mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic growth initiatives, including due diligence and transaction documentationAdvise on new service offerings and client engagement modelsManage and coordinate external legal counsel effectively and cost‑efficiently where requiredDevelop, enhance, and scale internal legal processes, templates, and documentationQualifications & Experience7+ years of legal experience, including in‑house corporate experience and/or private practice followed by in‑house rolesBachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), or equivalent legal degree from a recognized law schoolExperience with professional services environment preferred, but not requiredDemonstrated ability to operate as a hands‑on, full‑scope legal generalistProven ability to work independently in a lean, high‑responsibility environmentStrong business acumen, sound judgment, and a pragmatic approach to risk managementExcellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with executive leadership and BoardsAdmission to practice law in a relevant Canadian jurisdictionCompensationWe believe in transparency and fairness when it comes to compensation. For this role, the annual salary range is $170-190K, depending on experience. Our total rewards package adds more value beyond the base salary.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Legal Counsel - $170,000 - $190,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 DavidsonLLP
📍 Winnipeg