Senior Counsel Corporate Governance
Montréal-based nonprofit AI research organization developing safe-by-design, non-agentic AI through its Scientist AI approach.
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About LawZero
LawZero conducts AI safety research and develops technical solutions for highly capable safe-by-design AI. Its Scientist AI research seeks transparent, evidence-based prediction without goal-directed behavior, with potential applications in scientific discovery and oversight of agentic AI systems.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will support global corporate governance, entity formation and restructuring, subsidiary governance, intercompany matters, and cross-border activities. You will serve as Assistant Corporate Secretary, prepare board materials and resolutions, develop governance practices, support fundraising, build compliance and risk-management frameworks, and manage external counsel.
Requirements
- 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in corporate and cross-border governance and entity management
- Membership in good standing of the Barreau du Québec or another law society with eligibility to practise in Québec
- Experience supporting complex multinational structures and coordinating local and specialist counsel
- Ability to lead complex matters independently and turn advice into practical next steps
- Clear French and English communication skills
Responsibilities
- Support global corporate governance, entity establishment, restructuring, subsidiary governance, board matters, approvals, delegated authorities, signing frameworks, and entity maintenance
- Support intercompany agreements, funding flows, transfer pricing, tax matters, and cross-border activities
- Act as Assistant Corporate Secretary by preparing meeting materials, minutes, and resolutions and maintaining governance documents
- Develop governance practices and support member recruitment and onboarding
- Support fundraising and financing initiatives, including government grants and global philanthropy
- Build, implement, and monitor compliance and risk-management policies, processes, and practices
- Manage external counsel across jurisdictions and oversee mandates, delivery, and budgets
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits, including a mental health and wellness management account
- 20 days of vacation per year upon start
- Employer contribution of 4% to retirement savings with no required employee match
- Additional compensation totaling 8% of salary for additional retirement savings or bonuses
