Legal Counsel at Fable

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Legal Counsel at Fable. About Fable . The best digital teams work with . Fable. to make products more accessible for over 1 billion people who live with disabilities. Some of our amazing clients include Walmart, Slack, Shopify, and more. . About the role . As Fable’s . Legal Counsel. , you will play a critical role in enabling our Revenue team and guiding the organization through a range of legal, regulatory, and strategic challenges and opportunities. You’ll draft and negotiate Enterprise commercial SaaS contracts, develop and maintain approaches to legal compliance and risk management (GDPR, A.I. controls), and advise teams on how to navigate legal considerations in a fast-paced, scale-up environment. Your practical approach to legal problem-solving and negotiation will help ensure that our legal strategies are aligned with Fable’s operational realities and growth plans. .  . For this role, we are looking for applicants who live in Canada, are in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and can work close to the EST time zone (and willing to align on West Coast and European timezones, when needed). If you believe that you match the majority of this job description, we highly encourage you to apply! . Responsibilities. Manage commercial legal with customers and prospects. . Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to Fable’s accessibility platforms (Enterprise SaaS) and related services. . Review and negotiate agreements related to privacy (ex. data processing addendums), aligning terms to compliance obligations and internal operations. . Lead the commercial legal process, managing redlined agreements and communicating with internal and external stakeholders. . Support the Sales Team (Account Executives, Renewals & Growth) with negotiation and legal insight. . Review and update commercial templates periodically to ensure accuracy and relevance based on established and emerging industry best practices. . Manage business risk and compliance related to commercial legal matters. . Partner with Security team to assess and reduce technical and data risks, including support of breach incident response process. . Monitor future technical and product development for compliance and risk implications. . Ensure company compliance with applicable laws and internal policies. . Respond to legal and regulatory complaints or inquiries, including customer concerns. . Align and influence business goals. . Communicate important legal updates and processes across teams in clear language. . Advise on regulatory and legal issues affecting Fable’s strategic business decisions. . Report on commercial legal risks to senior leadership periodically. . Make business-aligned legal recommendations based on operational context. . Stay up to date on relevant legal developments (e.g., privacy law, AI litigation). . Coordinate and collaborate with external counsel for specialized legal advice in other areas of practice (e.g., privacy law, international matters, employment). . Key qualifications. . Active member in good standing with Law Society of Ontario.. . Minimum 2 experience at a law firm or in-house legal counsel role. . Proven experience in commercial contract negotiation and drafting. . Experience with B2B SaaS offerings and selling to enterprise customers. . Ability to prioritize and respond quickly in a high-paced environment. . Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy. . Skilled at communicating legal advice clearly to non-legal stakeholders. . Commitment to continuous learning, especially in emerging legal and technology areas. . Sound business judgment and ability to align legal guidance with company goals and risk strategies. . You must be. . An effective communicator who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams. . A proactive problem solver who takes ownership and moves quickly. . Someone who thrives in a remote, startup environment. . A life-long learner who adopts new technologies and techniques. . Eager to contribute to Fable’s mission and growth. . Our values. To lead, listen first. You amplify voices that are less often heard and create space for those voices to grow. The quality of an idea doesn’t correlate with the loudness of someone’s voice.. The brain is a muscle. If you’re going to do something, you will do it well. Practice often and rest when needed. Give your mind what it needs to thrive.. Unlearn to learn. What did we learn growing up, and what do we need to unlearn? It’s essential to understand our personal bias and position so that we can grow.. Company Location: Canada.