Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance
LawZero · Montreal
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At a glance
Highlights
- Build global governance for AI safety nonprofit led by Yoshua Bengio.
- Shape entity setup, funding flows and cross-border governance worldwide.
- Serve as Assistant Corporate Secretary to Board and governing bodies.
What they offer
- Comprehensive health benefits including mental health and wellness account
- 20 days vacation per year upon start
- 4% employer retirement contribution with no employee match required
- Additional 8% compensation for retirement savings or bonuses
Ideal candidate
Corporate governance lawyer with 6-10 years experience who thrives building processes from scratch. Pragmatic, bilingual communicator passionate about global AI safety and turning complex cross-border advice into action.
Requirements
- 6 to 10 years relevant experience with corporate and cross-border governance
- Member in good standing of Barreau du Québec or eligible to practise in Québec
- Experience supporting complex multinational structures and coordinating counsel
- Ability to lead complex matters independently and prioritize
- Clear communication in French and English
Lab profile
About LawZero
Nonprofit building safe-by-design AI systems including Scientist AI, led by Yoshua Bengio.
What they build
- Scientist AI models
- Safety guardrails for frontier LLMs
Known for
- Safe-by-design AI research
- Scientist AI approach
- Rigorous capability and safety evaluations
Key facts
- Founded in 2025
- Headquartered in Montréal, Canada
- Nonprofit funded by private foundations and public grants
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