Legal Counsel

About Svante:

Svante is a purpose-driven, rapidly growing clean technology company based in Burnaby, BC, Canada, and we’re on a mission to help the world reach net zero with filters and machines that capture and remove CO2 from industrial emissions and the air.

We’re a collaborative, diverse group of people who care about the planet and, through our collective experience and expertise, are working to make an impact on climate change.

If you value a culture that welcomes and includes everyone, and you want to be a part of a growing technology company that’s going to change the world, you’ve come to the right place.

The Role: Legal Counsel

Who are you?

Working closely with the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel role is responsible for all legal matters relevant to the Company including regulatory, negotiation of commercial agreements, corporate

finance, governance, contract management, employment, IP etc., procuring advice from outside counsel where required The role collaborates with Senior Leaders, Project Managers, Senior Engineers and R&D Scientists.

Responsibilities:

• Review, negotiate, and draft commercial agreements both with suppliers to the business and customers of the business
• Identify policies required and draft, socialize and implement such policies
• Support the senior management team in establishing key partnerships that will advance our technology and business.
• Advise internal teams on a broad spectrum of legal and business issues, including contractual commitments, industry-specific compliance obligations, and intellectual property rights (licensing-in and licensing-out).

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing lawyer
• Juris Doctor or LLB from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in British Columbia
• Experience establishing and running and in-house legal department would be an asset
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience in a specialized field such as labor and employment, IP, commercial agreements would be an asset
• Problem solving, risk management and analytical skills
• Effective communication skills; must be able to articulately and concisely explain and advocate for company’s positions
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Establish customer and partner agreements to further Svante’s grow and minimize risk
• Assist in the initial organization and running of an in-house legal department

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.