Legal Counsel

Description

For many of us there’s that one podcast we never miss, and video content is part of our daily routine, whether it’s professional or personal. But how many of us truly understand the effort that goes on behind the scenes? Here at Riverside, we know it well. That’s exactly why we built an AI-powered platform that helps content creators, podcasters, marketeers, and more at major brands like Netflix, Disney, Google, and Microsoft to create high-quality content with ease.

Riverside’s technology streamlines the entire content creation process, turning ideas into professional-grade content with the highest production standards, without requiring expensive equipment or external services. The secret? AI-driven tools that replace traditional production roles like editing, directing, and design, automating the entire process at the click of a button.

We are looking for a motivated, full-time, in-house Legal Counsel to join our growing legal team. In this role, and as a trusted partner, you’ll have a unique opportunity to help shape the legal infrastructure at Riverside. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will play a key role on our commercial team and collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization.

About the Legal Team

At Riverside, the Legal team does more than just review contracts — we ensure the company’s growth is smart, strategic, and well-supported. From negotiations and reviews to compliance roadmaps, we manage risk while finding creative solutions that allow the business to move quickly and solve problems in real time.

We collaborate cross-functionally to provide clarity, control, and the resources needed to scale. If you thrive on problem-solving and want to make a real impact, you’ll fit right in.

On your day to day

• Provide legal support to the business and sales teams throughout procurement processes, facilitate contract negotiations, and ensure successful closure of agreements
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including:
• Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreements
• Software licensing agreements
• Support and maintenance agreements
• Professional services contracts
• Non-disclosure agreements
• Advise on liabilities, legal restrictions, and risks associated with commercial agreements
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel to teams across the company (Sales, Marketing, Product, R&D, etc.)
• Create and maintain standard templates, business processes, and internal policies to support scalability
• Perform additional duties as required

Requirements

What Will Make You Stand Out?

• 3–4 years of experience at a leading law firm supporting tech companies or as in-house counsel at a technology company
• Strong understanding of commercial transactions, including SaaS, licensing, and non-disclosure agreements
• Experience independently reviewing vendor agreements
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• In-depth knowledge of data protection regulations, particularly GDPR
• Familiarity with developing AI regulations
• Business-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving commercial objectives
• Strong ability to prioritize competing tasks
• Excellent writing skills, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational abilities

Location Requirement:

This role is open to candidates based in Ontario.

Compensation:

The expected base salary range for this role is CAD $110 - 130. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and skills.

Vacancy Status:

This posting is for a full-time, in-house Legal Counsel and we are actively recruiting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates may be contacted as we prepare to fill this role in the near term.

Bottom line?  If you wanna take part in transforming how people and businesses share their stories globally, Riverside’s your place. The work is challenging, the culture is fast-paced, and the people are exceptionally brilliant. And if that’s not enough, we guarantee that your ideas will genuinely make an impact.