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Agents are only as good as what they can sense, trust, and act on in the moment, and real-time, event-driven data is becoming the foundation every serious AI system runs on.\nSolace is the leading real-time data platform for the enterprise AI era. Established enterprises worldwide - including RBC Capital Markets, Bosch, Heineken, PSA Singapore, United Airlines, Schwarz Group, and hundreds more - have built their business around Solace to enable intelligent, real-time experiences, modernize their application and integration landscape, and create seamless digital journeys for their customers, partners, and employees.\nSo, the next time you drive a car, order furniture online, fly in a plane, check your bank balance on your phone, your positive experience could be a direct result of our technology-and your hard work!\nAbout the Role\nWe are hiring a business-minded Senior Corporate Counselto join Solace's growing Legal team and own our corporate legal affairs. You will manage governance for the parent company and its international subsidiaries, support board and executive activity, and help build our corporate compliance practices.\nYou will be a key member of our Legal team and work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary and with external counsel on complex and often strategic matters. This is a hands-on, senior legal role. You will advise on today’s and tomorrow’s corporate legal strategy and recommend where to build in-house capability and where to lean on outside counsel.\nWhat You’ll Do\nCorporate Governance and Corporate Affairs\nOwn day-to-day corporate governance, statutory compliance and corporate records for the parent company and its domestic and international subsidiaries. \nPrepare and coordinate board and committee materials, including agendas, resolutions, minutes and written consents. \nMaintain minute books, registers and statutory records. Oversee annual filings, director and officer appointments and changes to corporate structure. \nManage corporate service providers and local counsel across jurisdictions. \nSupport the formation of new subsidiaries and advise on the legal requirements of entering new jurisdictions, working with local counsel. \nHandle ownership, beneficial ownership and KYC requests from banks, landlords and other counterparties. \nOwn and manage Solace’s compliance calendar and work cross-functionally to meet compliance requirements. \nManage Solace’s insurance program (including renewals) and office leases, and support Finance on tax planning, financial statements, and employee equity program. \nCorporate Transactions and Strategic Initiatives\nSupport reorganizations, acquisitions, divestitures, financings and other strategic initiatives. \nRun corporate due diligence. Keep records transaction-ready, organize diligence materials and coordinate with internal teams and external counsel. \nPrepare and review transaction resolutions, approvals and consents. \nAdvise on securities law requirements for private financings and employee equity grants, with external counsel as needed. \nCompliance and Risk Management\nDevelop, maintain and improve corporate policies, procedures and internal guidance. \nMonitor legal and regulatory developments and assess what they mean for the business. \nWork with Finance, Human Resources, Information Security, and other teams to identify and address compliance risks. \nSupport compliance reviews and reporting. Develop and deliver compliance training for employees. \nEscalate material legal and compliance risks with practical recommendations. \nGeneral Legal and Business Support\nGive practical legal advice on corporate and operational matters. \nManage external counsel, including instructions, scope and cost. \nProvide support on HR and other legal matters as needed. \nKeep the senior leadership team informed of significant developments, emerging risks and material compliance issues.\nWhat You’ll Bring to the Role\nB. or J.D., and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. \n10+ years of corporate law experience in private practice, in-house or both. \nStrong knowledge of corporate law, corporate governance and statutory compliance. \nWorking knowledge of securities law as it applies to private company financings and equity plans. \nHands-on experience with subsidiary governance, board documentation and ongoing corporate obligations. \nExperience supporting reorganizations, financings, acquisitions or similar transactions. \nStrong drafting, analytical and project management skills. \nAbility to manage competing priorities and see matters through with minimal supervision. \nClear communicator who can explain legal requirements to non-lawyers and recommend practical solutions. \nSound judgment on when to escalate or bring in specialist advice.\nNice to Have Skills\nExperience with international subsidiaries or multiple jurisdictions. \nExperience in compliance, regulatory or risk management frameworks and programs, including export controls and trade compliance. \nExperience with employment law and advising on HR matters. \nExperience in a technology company or other complex corporate environment. \nWhy You’ll Love Working at Solace\nAt Solace, we’re all about smart people, meaningful work, and good vibes.\nWork with brilliance- Our team is packed with some of the sharpest minds in the industry.\nBalance matters- We believe work should fit into your life, not the other way around.\nHybrid-first- Flexibility is built into how we work, so everyone feels included and empowered.\nValues-driven- We live and breathe our core values: craftsmanship, trust, courage, freedom, momentum, humility, and human experience.\nGrowth mindset- Our training programs are designed to help you level up, fast.\nCustomer Obsessed- We’re proud of our world-class customer lineup (we’re not shy about it).\nKeep it fun- We’re social, we keep things simple, and we know how to have a good time.\nCreative culture- We’ve got a great sense of humour and we make cool videos on topics like MITT and this (check them out!).\nAt Solace, we are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process.\nTo help identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the role, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial stage of resume screening. These tools compare submitted resumes to the job description, focusing on education, experience, and skills.\nImportantly, all decisions beyond this initial screening-including interviews and final hiring-are made by our human recruitment team. AI is never used to make final hiring decisions.\nLet’s Talk\nNot sure you meet every requirement? That’s okay - we’re more interested in your potential and passion. If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you.\nNeed accommodations during the hiring process? Just let us know - we’re here to support you.\nThanks to everyone who applies! While we wish we could connect with every candidate, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.\nAt Solace, we believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and growth, both in business and in life. We strive to create an enriching and safe workplace where you can be who you are. 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