Senior Corporate Counsel

ODAIA

Senior Corporate Counsel building ODAIA’s legal function for its AI-powered life-sciences intelligence platform. Negotiating enterprise agreements and developing privacy, data-governance, and AI-compliance programs.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including MSAs, DPAs, and NDAs, while effectively managing legal and risk considerations in the context of AI and technology. Proven ability to build legal frameworks and systems that support scalable contracting and compliance within a fast-paced environment.

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J.D. Or LL.B.8+ Years Of Relevant ExperienceStrong Drafting And Negotiation SkillsFamiliarity With AI And Machine LearningExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting Commercial AgreementsNegotiation SkillsContract RedliningRisk ManagementData GovernanceExport-Control ManagementLegal Technology FamiliarityEnterprise SaaS AgreementsTechnical Specification ReviewBoard Resolution Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationBuilder MentalityAbility To Manage Multiple Matters

Certifications & Qualifications

Good Standing With A Canadian Provincial Bar

Industry Keywords

AI GovernanceData LicensingPharma CustomersEnterprise CustomersLegal Function Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report directly to the CFO and build ODAIA's legal function from the ground up
Work with the CFO, Chief Commercial Officer, and sales leaders on complex negotiations with enterprise customers and strategic partners
Draft, negotiate, and close enterprise SaaS, data licensing, MSA, and DPA agreements with pharma customers
Build contracting templates and playbooks to enable scalable contracting
Bridge Legal and Engineering by reviewing technical specifications and contract schedules for risk
Translate AI-related obligations such as bias testing, audits, and model documentation into internal action items
Manage export-control and restricted-party obligations
Architect the privacy and data-governance program across applicable legal and AI-governance frameworks
Manage board resolutions, equity plan administration, IP assignment hygiene, insurance, and vendor agreements
Partner with Sales, Revenue Operations, Technology, and Business Acceleration to identify risk early and accelerate reviews and negotiations
Represent ODAIA directly with external procurement teams
Contribute legal and risk updates for the executive team and Board

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of relevant experience
J.D. or LL.B. required
Good standing with a Canadian provincial bar required
Familiarity with AI, machine learning, or legal technology sectors
Strong drafting and negotiation skills for commercial agreements, including MSAs, order forms, DPAs, and NDAs
Ability to redline and iterate contracts and provide clear recommendations with minimal guidance
Excellent communication skills and ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
Technical or engineering background, or strong fluency working with engineering teams, is a plus
Builder mentality and ability to create playbooks and systems
Ability to manage multiple high-stakes, confidential matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful stock option grants
Immediate medical/dental enrollment
Flexible time off
Work-from-home flexibility
Intentional, high-value in-person collaboration and socials
Career development opportunities
Frequent team and company socials, events, and meetings both in-person and virtually