Legal Counsel

Article

Legal Counsel at Article providing practical legal support to navigate growth and mitigate risk across Canadian and U.S. operations.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$120,000 - CA$150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial law with a focus on providing strategic legal advice to support business operations in Canada and the U.S. Capable of drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements while managing legal risks effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

4+ Years Post-Call Legal ExperienceMember In Good Standing With Canadian Law SocietyCommercial Law ExpertiseExperience With Retail And E-CommerceStrong Commercial Judgment

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Hard Skills

Drafting Commercial AgreementsNegotiating Non-Standard AgreementsLegal Risk AssessmentStrategic Legal AdviceComplex Legal Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

CollaborationAutonomous Decision-MakingDiscretionProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Law Society Membership

Industry Keywords

Commercial LawCanadian Business OperationsU.S. Business OperationsLogisticsSupply Chain

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You’ll be part of a collaborative Legal team working closely with our Head of Legal and business leads to solve a wide array of operational, commercial, and strategic legal matters.
Partner closely with the Head of Legal to manage, prioritize, and resolve complex legal issues across our Canadian and US business operations.
Provide strategic and practical legal advice to internal teams (including procurement, logistics, marketing, finance, and operations) on day-to-day commercial, operational, and risk issues.
Draft and negotiate high-impact, non-standard commercial agreements that go beyond the scope of our standard templates.
Identify legal and business risks early, offering highly practical, solutions-oriented advice that balances legal protection with business agility.
Manage relationships with external counsel when specialized local or highly technical advice is required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of post-call legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm training and in-house experience, focusing on commercial law.
You are a member in good standing with a Canadian law society (preferably the Law Society of British Columbia).
You understand that great legal advice doesn't exist in a vacuum—it should help the business move forward with a clear, low-friction path.
You possess strong commercial judgment and discretion, acting as a natural partner to both legal leadership and business teams.
You are comfortable working autonomously, with solid instincts on when to make decisions, when to ask questions, and when to escalate.
Experience with retail, e-commerce, consumer products, logistics, or supply chain matters is a big asset.
Experience supporting both Canadian and U.S. business operations is a strong plus.
Legally able to work in Canada.
Completion of a criminal background check.

Benefits

Comp & perks

4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple
15 days of vacation
1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day)
6 well-being (sick) days
Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks
Excellent extended health, dental and vision benefits
$1000 health/lifestyle spending account for your total physical and mental well-being
TELUS Health App
Mental Health Assistance/Counseling
Virtual medical appointments
The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders)
Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room
Standup desks can be requested too
Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing
Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service
Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis matches happen, from very competitive to very casual
A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome
Free street parking (first come, first serve; no reserved spots for senior leaders)
Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations
45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)