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Full-Time
Hybrid

Senior Corporate Counsel, Compliance

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Description

Vention is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel, Compliance, to develop and strengthen the company's global compliance framework. This role involves proactively identifying risks, designing scalable compliance programs, and ensuring regulatory readiness across various jurisdictions, including the U.S., Canada, and EMEA. The successful candidate will collaborate with executive leadership, HR, Finance, Operations, and external counsel to integrate compliance discipline throughout the organization.

What We're Looking For

Design and enhance the company’s global compliance framework,Develop and maintain policies, codes of conduct, and internal controls,Lead compliance risk assessments across functions and jurisdictions,Establish governance processes aligned with a scaling, multi-entity organization,Oversee compliance with applicable corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory laws,Monitor evolving regulatory requirements (U.S., Canada, EMEA as applicable),Ensure readiness for financing due diligences, certification audits and regulatory inquiries,Support board-level governance requirements and reporting,Identify emerging regulatory risks tied to growth, new markets, or new product lines,Build scalable internal controls appropriate for a larger enterprise,Lead internal investigations related to code of conduct, regulatory concerns, or whistleblower complaints,Partner with HR on sensitive employment and misconduct matters,Ensure defensible documentation and proper escalation protocols,Support global data privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA, etc.),Advise on cross-border regulatory exposure,Coordinate with external counsel on international matters,Develop compliance training programs for leadership and employees,Promote a culture of accountability and proactive risk management,Advise leaders on practical risk mitigation in real time

Ideal Candidate

6–8+ years of legal experience (law firm and/or in-house),Strong background in corporate compliance and regulatory matters,Experience designing or managing compliance programs in scaling organizations,Experience leading internal investigations,Strong business judgment and ability to balance legal risk with operational reality,Member of the Quebec bar

Minimum Education

Law Degree

Hard Skills

Corporate Compliance
Regulatory Matters
Compliance Program Management
Internal Investigations
Data Privacy (GDPR
CCPA)

Soft Skills

Business Judgment
Risk Management
Collaboration
Communication
Accountability
Proactive Thinking
Problem-solving

Benefits

Career pathing: personalized development plans, bi-annual employee reviews, mentorship program
Professional development: continuous training in performance management, inclusive leadership, leadership operating model, team building, and giving/receiving feedback
Gender diversity & inclusion: pay equity reviews, inclusive policies, Women’s Employee Resource Group
Hybrid work flexibility
Community engagement: two paid volunteering days per year
Central office location in Montreal
Team events: annual kick-off, employee summit, quarterly happy hours, department events
Comprehensive group benefits plan (starts day one)
In-house coaching program with former industry executives
Quarterly management training
Quarterly World-Class Speaker Series
Dedicated professional development channels
Book allocation program

About the Company

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Vention

Vention is a Montreal-based company that provides a cloud-based Manufacturing Automation Platform (MAP) combining engineering software and modular hardware. It enables manufacturers to design, automate, and deploy custom industrial equipment in a fraction of the traditional time. The platform serves thousands of factories worldwide by simplifying the complex process of machine design through a unified ecosystem.

Innovative
Fast-paced
Collaborative
Agile
Ambitious
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