Senior Legal Counsel

About Davidson & Company

At Davidson & Company, our people are our greatest strength. Since our founding in 1984, our entrepreneurial spirit has guided our growth to nearly 200 professionals, establishing us as one of British Columbias largest independent CPA firms and Canadas leading public auditor.

Based in our downtown Vancouver office, we provide audit, tax, valuation, and advisory services to a diverse global client base. Our teams work closely with senior leadership and the Board to support strategic growth, manage risk thoughtfully, and uphold the highest standards of governance and accountability.

We value flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful impact. We believe the most effective advisors are those who understand the business as deeply as they understand the law.

About the Role

We are seeking aversatilein-houseSeniorLegalCounsel,to serve asatrusted advisor toourPartnersand senior leaders.This roleoperatesat the intersection of strategy, governance, and execution, making it ideal for a seasoned legal professional who can balance high-level advisory with hands-on management of day-to-day legal matters.The successful candidate will play a key role in enabling the Firms growth while ensuring strong governance, effective risk management, and ongoing regulatory compliance.

Asageneralist, theSenior Legal Counselwill support the organization across a broad range of legal and regulatory mattersincludingcorporate and commercialadvisory, regulatory compliance + ethics, risk management +professionalliability, employment law,strategic growth +transactions, and privacy + date governance amongst other areas.This position offers significant autonomy and influence and is ideal for someone with strong judgment, a pragmatic mindset, and the confidence tooperateeffectively in an agile,lean,andfast-pacedfirm.

This is a new roleforDavidson,and we are open to flexible work arrangements, including full-time or part-time,as the firm grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Providepracticallegal adviceand guidanceona wide range offirmmatters, includingcorporate governance,structuring,mandates, and best practices

• Support committee meetings, including preparation of materials, resolutions, and maintenance offirmrecords

• Support the development and maintenance of firmpoliciesand governance frameworks

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and strategic agreementsincluding client engagements, vender contracts, NDAs, and partnership agreements

• Ensure compliance with applicable professional standards and regulatory requirements

• Identify and mitigate legal and operational risks across thefirm

• Advise on engagement risk, liability exposure, and insurance matters

• Adviseon independence, conflicts of interest, and ethical obligations within a public practice environment.

• Manage and assist with the resolution of client disputes and sensitive matters, including those involving public companies, while coordinating with internal stakeholders, external counsel, regulators, and clients

• Manage and coordinate litigation, disputes, and investigationswhere necessary involving external counsel where needed

• Provide guidance on data privacy, confidentiality, and information governance requirementsensuring compliance with privacy legislation

• Advise on employment and human resourcesrelated legal mattersensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practices

• Support mergers, acquisitions, and otherstrategicgrowth initiatives, including due diligence and transaction documentation

• Advise on new service offerings and client engagement models

• Manage and coordinate external legal counsel effectively and cost-efficientlywhere required

• Develop, enhance, and scale internal legal processes, templates, and documentation

Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ yearsof legalexperience,including in-house corporate experience and/or private practice followed by in-house roles

• Bachelors degree and Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), or equivalent legal degree from a recognized law school

• Experiencewith professional services environmentpreferred, but not required

• Demonstrated ability to operate as a hands-on, full-scope legal generalist

• Proven ability to work independently in a lean, high-responsibility environment

• Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a pragmatic approach to risk management

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with executive leadership and Boards

• Admission to practice law in a relevant Canadian jurisdiction

Compensation

We believe in transparency and fairness when it comes to compensation. For this role, the annual salary range is $170-$200K, depending on experience. Our total rewards package adds more value beyond the base salary.

Next Steps

If this opportunity resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Pleasesubmit your resume and application. Wereexcited to connect with talented individuals who are eager to grow, take on leadership opportunities, and contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.