Fractional Director of Legal

AltaML

Fractional Director of Legal managing commercial contracting and corporate governance at AltaML. Support outside counsel and board functions in a part-time capacity.

Posted 7/21/2026part-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial contracting, corporate governance, and legal risk management, with a strong ability to draft and negotiate agreements while managing outside counsel effectively. Possesses excellent judgment and communication skills, enabling direct advisory to executives and the board.

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J.D. DegreeActive Membership In Law Society Of Alberta5+ Years Legal ExperienceCommercial Contracting ExpertiseCorporate Governance Support

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Hard Skills

Commercial ContractingCorporate LawDrafting AgreementsNegotiating ContractsCorporate GovernanceCap Table AdministrationLegal Risk ManagementEntity Structure MaintenanceStatutory FilingsBoard Materials Preparation

Soft Skills

Excellent JudgmentDiscretionCommunication SkillsHighly OrganizedSelf-Directed

Certifications & Qualifications

Law Society Of Alberta MembershipNCA Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Venture-Backed CompanyGrowth-Stage CompanySaaS ContractingProfessional Services ContractingOutside Counsel Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own commercial contracting, corporate governance, and legal risk management
Manage outside counsel and support the company's board, investor, and cap table functions
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements
Maintain corporate records, entity structures, and statutory filings across all AltaML entities
Prepare board materials, resolutions, and minutes in coordination with the CFO and executive team
Lead or support legal workstreams on corporate transactions
Manage relationships with outside counsel across specialty areas (e.g., IP, employment, tax, litigation), including scoping, budgeting, and quality control of external work product

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. and active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta (or eligibility to obtain Alberta membership, e.g., via NCA accreditation or interprovincial transfer)
5+ years of legal experience, including significant experience in commercial contracting and corporate law; in-house experience strongly preferred
Experience supporting corporate governance matters, board processes, and cap table/equity administration, ideally at a venture-backed or growth-stage company
Working knowledge of technology, SaaS, or professional services contracting
Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel effectively and cost-consciously
Prior experience in a fractional, part-time, or portfolio-career legal role is a plus, along with the discipline to prioritize effectively across a limited number of working days
Excellent judgment, discretion, and communication skills; comfortable advising executives and the board directly
Highly organized and self-directed; able to operate as a standalone legal function with minimal internal legal support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Responsive availability for board meetings, urgent contract turnarounds, and time-sensitive transaction matters, even outside core scheduled days
Potential for equity component given AltaML's growth stage