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Corporate Counsel
@ Xanadu
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Xanadu is hiring a Corporate Counsel to report to the CLO & Corporate Secretary, overseeing corporate governance, securities law compliance, board administration and subsidiary entity management for a dual-listed TSX and NASDAQ company. The role is full-time with a base salary of 160,000 to 190,000 CAD, plus equity and benefits. It requires a law degree, good standing with a Canadian Law Society or U.S. State Bar, and 3 to 7 years of post-call experience.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file continuous disclosure documents under cross-border frameworks
- Oversee corporate governance and board and committee administration
- Manage subsidiary formations, filings and entity compliance
- Maintain corporate policies and manage regulatory relationships
Requirements summary:
- J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited law school
- Active good standing with a Canadian Law Society or U.S. State Bar
- 3 to 7 years of post-call experience in corporate law and securities
- Deep expertise in Canadian or U.S. public company regulations
- Practical experience with SEDAR+, SEDI or EDGAR
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Law Society good standing, U.S. State Bar good standing |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Law |
| Perks mentioned | Stock or equity |
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Xanadu
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Full company description
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. is a Canadian quantum technology company, and one of the world's leading photonic quantum hardware providers. Founded in 2016, Xanadu's mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. To achieve this mission, the company has taken a full-stack approach and builds hardware, software, and pursues state-of-the-art research with select partners. The company is also advancing the field of quantum machine learning (QML) through the development of PennyLane, an open-source project that has become a leading software library among quantum researchers and developers. Xanadu is bringing together exceptional minds from around the world to build something extraordinary. Learn more at xanadu.ai
- LinkedIn followers
- 56,801
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 342
- Reported office locations
- Toronto, Ontario M5B 2H7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Xanadu
- Specialties
- Quantum Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Cloud Computing
- Quantum Simulations
- and Quantum Algorithms
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Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. is a Canadian quantum technology company, and one of the world's leading photonic quantum hardware providers. Founded in 2016, Xanadu's mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. To achieve this mission, the company has taken a full-stack approach and builds hardware, software, and pursues state-of-the-art research with select partners…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer Hardware Manufacturing |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2016 |
| Specialties | Quantum ComputingArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningDeep LearningCloud ComputingQuantum Simulationsand Quantum Algorithms |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 79 |
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Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.
At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. What we are doing is extremely hard. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems, and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!
Your role and responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the CLO & Corporate Secretary, this role plays a key part in overseeing our corporate governance, securities law compliance, board administration, and subsidiary entity management as a dual-listed entity on the TSX and NASDAQ.
- Securities & Capital Markets Compliance: Assist in the preparation, review, and filing of continuous disclosure documents under cross-border frameworks (AIF / Form 20-F/10-K, Management Information Circulars / Proxy Statements, MD&A, quarterly reports, press releases). Monitor compliance with TSX and NASDAQ rules, draft and file insider reports (SEDAR+, SEDI, EDGAR), oversee insider trading policies/blackouts, and support capital markets transactions (offerings, shelf prospectuses, NCIBs, debt financings).
- Corporate Governance & Board Administration: Organize and prepare materials for Board of Directors and Committee meetings (Audit, Compensation, Governance). Draft resolutions, agendas, minutes, and corporate records. Lead the planning and execution of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of shareholders. Track corporate governance trends, proxy advisory firm guidelines (ISS, Glass Lewis), and ESG disclosure practices.
- Subsidiary Governance & Entity Management: Oversee entity management and statutory compliance for global subsidiaries. Draft corporate reorganizations, subsidiary formations, dissolutions, director/officer appointments, and annual filings. Manage intercompany resolutions, dividends, capital injections, and corporate maintenance approvals alongside Finance, Tax, and Treasury teams while keeping legal entity databases up to date.
- Regulatory, Policy & Compliance Management: Maintain and update corporate policies (Code of Conduct, Disclosure, Whistleblower, Anti-Bribery & Corruption). Assist with risk management frameworks, legal compliance programs, and internal governance audits. Manage relationships with external legal counsel, transfer agents, and regulatory authorities.
Basic qualifications and experience:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited law school.
- Active member in good standing with a Law Society in Canada (e.g., LSO, LSBC) or a U.S. State Bar.
- 3–7 years of post-call experience in corporate law, securities, and corporate governance.
- Deep expertise in EITHER Canadian securities laws (NI 51-102, NI 52-109, TSX rules) OR U.S. public company regulations (SEC rules, Exchange Act, NASDAQ rules).
- Practical experience with regulatory electronic filing platforms (SEDAR+, SEDI, or EDGAR).
- Exceptional written/verbal communication, high attention to detail, discretion, diplomacy, and strong organizational skills.
- Experience acquired at a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal department of a publicly traded company.
- Cross-border experience spanning both Canadian and U.S. public company compliance.
This is for a new position. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and internal benchmarks. The base salary range is 160,000 - 190,000 CAD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at [email protected].
Please be advised that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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