Senior Counsel

veritree is an award-winning climate tech startup based in Vancouver. We're seeking our first In-House Counsel to lead contract development, commercial legal strategy, and transactional design across all of veritree's operations.

Requirements

• J.D. or bachelor's degree in law from an accredited law school.
• Current member in good standing of the British Columbia law society.
• 5–7 years of experience in commercial, corporate, or charity law (mix of law firm + in-house preferred).
• Experience navigating cross-border contracting and regulatory considerations, including supporting international partners, multi-entity structures, and jurisdiction-specific compliance (Canada/US preferred).
• Strong competency in contract drafting, deal structuring, and cross-entity transactions.
• Experience with, or strong willingness to learn, Canadian/U.S. charity law.
• Comfort navigating new or ambiguous business models with sound judgment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Practical, business-minded approach to risk management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a performance-driven framework that ensures fair and consistent compensation reviews, tied to individual impact and business growth
• Extended health, dental, and vision benefits
• Additional Health Spending Account (HSA) / Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to support your well-being and lifestyle interests
• A variety of time-off programs, including vacation, personal days, and a 4-week remote work program each year
• Employee discount with tentree, our sister company
• A flexible, hybrid work environment designed for collaboration and focus-driven impact