Deputy General Counsel – Employment Law (Canada)

Location: Remote (Canada-based)

Jurisdiction: Canada (Federal & Provincial)

Minimum Commitment: 20 hours per week

Department: Legal Guild – Employment Risk & People Infrastructure

Reports To: General Counsel

Position Summary

We’re not hiring legal help—we’re bringing on a founding partner to design the employment systems of a global creative company from scratch. The role is an equity partner. It leads all employment law and workplace legal operations across our Canadian entities, serving as the go‑to partner for legal, HR, and leadership teams.

Equity Compensation Details

• No upfront cash compensation
• Founding partner level equity stake (vesting standard)
• Future token‑based rewards (pending legal approvals)
• Salary activates with revenue‑based milestones
• Remote‑first, async‑native, counsel‑to‑creation model