Build the corporate governance structure behind an international AI safety organization . LawZero is a Montréal-based non-profit advancing safe-by-design AI research under the scientific direction of Professor Yoshua Bengio. Launched in 2025, LawZero is growing fast and expanding into a global non-profit operating at the cutting edge of AI. In this role, you will be supporting a global portfolio of corporate governance, entity and intercompany matters, as well as compliance and risk management.

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LawZero’s global corporate governance and entity matters , including subsidiary governance, entity establishment and restructuring, board and membership matters, corporate approvals, delegated authorities, signing frameworks and ongoing entity maintenance.

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LawZero’s intercompany affairs , including intercompany agreements, funding flows, transfer pricing, tax matters and other cross-border activities, working closely with the Finance Team, tax advisors, and external counsel. Act as Assistant Corporate Secretary to the Board and other governing bodies of the organisation, preparing meeting materials, minutes and resolutions, maintaining governance documents. Build and implement a practical compliance and risk management framework , including the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, processes and practices to ensure LawZero’s compliance with regulations, contractual obligations and its mission. 6 to 10 years of relevant experience, with strong corporate and cross-border governance and entity management experience . ~ Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec, or of another law society with eligibility to practise in Québec. ~ Experience supporting complex multinational structures, coordinating local and specialist counsel, and bringing legal, tax, financial and operational advice together into clear recommendations. ~ Clear communication in French and English , including the ability to explain complex issues to directors,



senior leaders and colleagues across functions.

A combination of law firm and in-house experience.

Experience in high-growth environments, the non-profit sector, and/or corporate secretariat.

Experience in technology, AI or another regulated industry, and an interest in using technology, data and AI to improve legal processes. Comprehensive health benefits (including mental health and wellness management account) ~20 days of vacation per year upon start ~ Employer contribution of 4% to your retirement savings, with no required employee match ~ Additional compensation totaling 8% of your salary to apply towards additional retirement savings or bonuses (independent of group and individual performance) ~ A team of passionate world-class experts in their field ~ A cooperative and inclusive work environment in our vibrant office space in the heart of Little Italy, in the trendy Mile-Ex district, close to public transportation LawZero is a non-profit organization committed to advancing research and creating technical solutions that enable safe-by-design AI systems. Its scientific direction is based on new research and methods proposed by Professor Yoshua Bengio, the most cited AI researcher in the world.

Such AI systems could be used to accelerate scientific discovery, to provide oversight for agentic AI systems, and to advance the understanding of AI risks and how to avoid them. LawZero believes that AI should be cultivated as a global public good—developed and used safely towards human flourishing. At LawZero, diversity is important to us.

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📌 Senior Counsel - Corporate Governance (Montreal)
🏢 LawZero
📍 Montreal