Enterprise AI is moving from pilots to production, and the constraint is no longer the model — it's the data. Agents are only as good as what they can sense, trust, and act on in the moment, and real-time, event-driven data is becoming the foundation every serious AI system runs on. Solace is the leading real-time data platform for the enterprise AI era. Established enterprises worldwide — including RBC Capital Markets, Bosch, Heineken, PSA Singapore, United Airlines, Schwarz Group, and hundreds more — have built their business around Solace to enable intelligent, real-time experiences, modernize their application and integration landscape, and create seamless digital journeys for their customers, partners, and employees.

So, the next time you drive a car, order furniture online, fly in a plane, check your bank balance on your phone, your positive experience could be a direct result of our technology—and your hard work!

We are hiring a business-minded Senior Corporate Counsel to join Solace's growing Legal team and own our corporate legal affairs. You will manage governance for the parent company and its international subsidiaries, support board and executive activity, and help build our corporate compliance practices.

You will be a key member of our Legal team and work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary and with external counsel on complex and often strategic matters. This is a hands-on, senior legal role. You will advise on today’s and tomorrow’s corporate legal strategy and recommend where to build in-house capability and where to lean on outside counsel.

Corporate Governance and Corporate Affairs

- Own day-to-day corporate governance, statutory compliance and corporate records for the parent company and its domestic and international subsidiaries.
- Prepare and coordinate board and committee materials, including agendas, resolutions, minutes and written consents.
- Oversee annual filings,



director and officer appointments and changes to corporate structure.
- Manage corporate service providers and local counsel across jurisdictions.
- Support the formation of new subsidiaries and advise on the legal requirements of entering new jurisdictions, working with local counsel.
- Own and manage Solace’s compliance calendar and work cross-functionally to meet compliance requirements.
- Manage Solace’s insurance program (including renewals) and office leases, and support Finance on tax planning, financial statements, and employee equity program.

Corporate Transactions and Strategic Initiatives

- Run corporate due diligence. Keep records transaction-ready, organize diligence materials and coordinate with internal teams and external counsel.
- Advise on securities law requirements for private financings and employee equity grants, with external counsel as needed.

Compliance and Risk Management

- Develop, maintain and improve corporate policies, procedures and internal guidance.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess what they mean for the business.
- Work with Finance, Human Resources, Information Security, and other teams to identify and address compliance risks.
- Support compliance reviews and reporting. Develop and deliver compliance training for employees.
- Escalate material legal and compliance risks with practical recommendations.

General Legal and Business Support

- Give practical legal advice on corporate and operational matters.
- Provide support on HR and other legal matters as needed.




- Keep the senior leadership team informed of significant developments, emerging risks and material compliance issues.

and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

- 10+ years of corporate law experience in private practice, in-house or both.
- Strong knowledge of corporate law, corporate governance and statutory compliance.
- Working knowledge of securities law as it applies to private company financings and equity plans.
- Hands-on experience with subsidiary governance, board documentation and ongoing corporate obligations.
- Strong drafting, analytical and project management skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and see matters through with minimal supervision.
- Clear communicator who can explain legal requirements to non-lawyers and recommend practical solutions.
- Experience with international subsidiaries or multiple jurisdictions.

Experience in compliance, regulatory or risk management frameworks and programs, including export controls and trade compliance.

Experience with employment law and advising on HR matters.

Experience in a technology company or other complex corporate environment.

Growth mindset – Our training programs are designed to help you level up, fast.

Customer Obsessed – We’re proud of our world-class customer lineup (we’re not shy about it).

Keep it fun – We’re social, we keep things easy, and we know how to have a good time.

Creative culture – We’ve got a outstanding sense of humour and we make cool videos on topics like MITT and this (check them out!).

To help identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the role, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial stage of resume screening. These tools compare submitted resumes to the job description, focusing on education, experience, and skills.

At Solace, we believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and growth, both in business and in life.

📌 Corporate and Compliance Senior Lawyer F/H (Ottawa)
🏢 Solace
📍 Ottawa