Articling Student, Thentia
2024-2025 Articling Term
3+ days a week in office
Govtech platform for regulators
Job no longer available
Govtech platform for regulators
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
3+ days a week in office
21-100 employees
Company mission
To provide the technology and leadership that agencies deserve, enabling them to achieve success now and long into the future.
Role
Who you are
- Must have completed a law degree from an accredited Canadian university, prior to commencement of position, and be eligible for articling in Ontario
- Enrolled or scheduled to enroll in the Law Society of Ontario's Articling Program
- Proficient in conducting legal research, analyzing statutes, case law, and legal precedents
- Prior experience with reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts is an asset
- Strong attention to detail
- Basic understanding of intellectual property law concepts
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute positively to a professional work environment
- Familiarity with the software industry and an aptitude for understanding technical concepts and terminology would be advantageous
What the job involves
- You will work closely with our Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel and the legal team and be involved in various legal matters related to intellectual property, commercial contracts, employment, and regulatory compliance
- Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct comprehensive legal research on various topics relevant to the software industry, including intellectual property law, data protection, privacy regulations, licensing agreements, and other applicable laws and regulations
- Contract Review and Drafting: Assist in reviewing, analyzing, and drafting a wide range of contracts, such as software development agreements, licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and service agreements
- Intellectual Property Support: Collaborate with the legal team to manage and protect the company's intellectual property assets, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Assist in conducting trademark searches, filing applications, and responding to office actions
- Compliance and Regulatory Matters: Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, such as data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, PIPEDA), consumer protection laws, and industry-specific regulations
- Due Diligence: Support the legal team in conducting due diligence reviews for potential business partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions
- Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and organized legal documentation, including contracts, correspondence, and other legal records
- Legal Support: Provide assistance to the legal team in day-to-day legal operations, including preparing legal memos, presentations, and reports
- Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including software developers, product managers, and executives, to provide legal guidance and support
Application process
- June 30, 2023, 5p ET: Qualified individuals may not apply earlier than this date
- July 12, 2023, 5p ET: Thentia’s application deadline
- July 21- July 28, 2023: Call Day, the period Thentia shall contact candidates to meet during Interview Week
- Aug 14-16, 2023, by 3p: Interview Week, when Thentia shall meet on site with candidates at our Thentia office
- Aug 15, 2023, 5p: Offer Day, and offers will remain open until Aug 17, 5p
- June 2024: Articling with Thentia would commence
Our take
The effectiveness and efficiency of government agencies is vital in enabling them to best serve their citizens, but regulators working for these agencies can face time-consuming manual processes and inconvenient technology. Thentia Cloud for Government is an industry-leading govtech platform that is built by regulators, for regulators, delivering comprehensive solutions for the unique nature of their work.
The company has built a platform which enables regulators to manage all their regulatory requirements within one centralized, highly configurable platform. On top of its technological capabilities, Thentia also delivers access to comprehensive regulatory expertise, allowing its clients to benefit from the industry experience of its leadership.
Thentia's platform has 9 million active users, and the company has worked with numerous self-regulated and government entities across Canada and the US, as well as globally - with plans to continue expansion into the future. And with successful funding under its belt, the company is ready for even more growth, with plans to invest in AI and enhance its ability to meet the needs of its expanding global client base.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
28% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Oct 2024
$10m
SERIES B
Jan 2024
$38m
SERIES B
Total funding: $68m
Company benefits
- Healthcare: Thentia offers first-class health, dental, and vision insurance plans to all employees
- Paid time off: Thentians are guaranteed a minimum of three weeks' vacation, in addition to generous allotments for other types of leave, such as sick days and compassionate care days
- Year-end bonuses: We provide the potential for discretionary performance bonuses for non-sales-based colleagues, based on meeting company and individual performance goals
- Professional development: In line with our values, we provide you with the accountability and autonomy to do your job and with stretch projects and assignments which in turn create personal and professional growth
Company HQ
St. Lawrence, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Brian Utley
(CEO)Prior to joining Thentia in 2024, Brian founded Periscope Holding in 2001 and spent 20 years as the President and CEO.
David English
(CFO)Previously CFO at Choreo, Periscope Holdings, Vector Solutions, Ryan, and Thomas Group.
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