Director, Legal

Nice to have:

Proven ability to review, draft, and negotiate contracts with a practical, business-oriented approach

Strong judgment and ability to balance risk with business objectives

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner cross-functionally

Comfort operating in an evolving environment, with an interest in building processes and leveraging tools to scale the function

4–5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a focus on commercial contracting and corporate matters

A strong legal foundation, including a law degree (LL.B. or J.D.)

Experience in a B2B SaaS environment is preferred, with familiarity navigating fast-paced, high-growth settings

Proven ability to review, draft, and negotiate contracts with a practical, business-oriented approach

Strong judgment and ability to balance risk with business objectives

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner cross-functionally

We’re hiring an Associate General Counsel to help build and scale our legal function during a period of rapid growth. In this role, you’ll partner closely with teams across Sales, Finance, People and Culture, Product, and GRC to lead commercial contracting and negotiations, support key corporate and regulatory initiatives, and manage external counsel as needed. You’ll play a hands-on role in shaping how legal supports the business—driving efficiency through tools and automation, helping stand up a modern legal tech stack, and ensuring we can move quickly while managing risk effectively.

Lead commercial contracting end-to-end

, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating customer agreements (both on Blue J paper and third-party paper)

Partner closely with Sales and GTM teams

to enable efficient deal execution while balancing risk and speed

We believe our strength is built on diversity of thought, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value inclusiveness and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We strive to create an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you need any accommodations during the interview process, please let us know in your application. Our team is dedicated to providing the necessary support and making reasonable adjustments to ensure a smooth process for everyone.

How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process

To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Blue J uses AI-enabled tools within our applicant tracking system to help organize applications and highlight profiles that match the key requirements for each role.

AI does not make hiring decisions.

Every application is reviewed by a member of our Talent team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans.

Blue J is the leading generative AI solution for tax professionals. As a B2B SaaS company, our customers are accountants and tax experts who rely on our market-leading software to deliver fast, accurate, and defensible answers to complex tax questions.

With the launch of our flagship generative AI product, we’ve consistently exceeded our revenue targets quarter over quarter and continue to accelerate our growth. Our product roadmap is ambitious, customer-focused, and designed to deliver exceptional value at speed.

On the heels of our $122M USD Series D funding, we’re entering an exciting phase of scale and are looking for an Associate General Counsel to help support and guide the business through this growth. This role will play a key part in navigating complex legal matters, enabling the business to move quickly and thoughtfully, and partnering cross-functionally to support product innovation, commercial strategy, and operational excellence.