# Legal Counsel, Canada

> March Networks · Ottawa, Canada · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-07

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Legal

## Description

**Legal Counsel, Canada** Delta Intelligent Building Technologies (Canada) | Surrey, BC or Ottawa, ON (On-site) | New position | Compensation: Base Salary CAD $155,000 to $180, 000.

**About Us** Delta Intelligent Building Technologies (Delta IBT) is a business unit of Delta Electronics, Inc. Delta Electronics is a global leader in power, thermal management and automation solutions, founded in 1971. In Canada, Delta IBT runs three businesses:

-   **Delta Controls Inc. (DCI):** building automation and control systems for commercial buildings, based in Surrey, BC.
-   **Trihedral:** developer of VTScada, industrial monitoring and control (SCADA) software for utilities, water and other critical infrastructure, based in Nova Scotia.
-   **March Networks:** intelligent IP video solutions for loss prevention and business intelligence in banking, retail, restaurants and transit, based in Ottawa, ON.

Delta’s mission is “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow.”

**Position Purpose** Reporting to the Regional Counsel, Canada, the Legal Counsel supports all three Canadian businesses, with primary focus on DCI and Trihedral. The role combines commercial contracting with day-to-day compliance and corporate support. It works closely with sales, product, engineering, HR and finance, and with Delta’s headquarters legal team in Taiwan.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Draft, review and negotiate customer, supplier and channel agreements, including:

-   master purchase, distribution, reseller, sales representative and system integrator agreements
-   software licenses, SaaS/cloud and subscription terms, EULAs, and support and maintenance agreements
-   NDAs, development, OEM and services agreements

-   Support public sector and critical infrastructure bids, RFP responses and government contract terms.
-   Maintain contract templates, playbooks and approval matrices, and train business teams on them.
-   Advise on IP protection, open source use, and software licensing and ownership.
-   Support privacy and cybersecurity compliance under applicable provincial laws, as well as  data processing agreements, privacy notices and incident response.
-   Support compliance with employment law, trade and export controls, sanctions, anti-corruption and anti-spam (CASL).
-   Maintain corporate records, annual filings, resolutions and entity governance for the Canadian entities.
-   Prepare approval requests, risk reports and policy rollouts for Delta’s headquarters.
-   Manage outside counsel on assigned matters and track legal spend against budget.
-   Handle disputes, demand letters, settlements and releases, and escalate as needed.
-   Give timely status updates to the Regional Counsel and the business leaders you support.

**Core Competencies**

-   Strong drafting and negotiation skills on warranties, remedies, indemnities, limitations of liability, product liability and IP rights.
-   Working knowledge of technology commercialization, including software, SaaS, connected devices and channel sales.
-   Practical knowledge of privacy, cybersecurity and corporate compliance.
-   Clear, concise, business-focused advice that balances legal and commercial concerns.
-   Ability to manage high volume across several businesses and to work both independently and in a team.
-   Strong interpersonal skills and respectful working relationships, internally and externally.

**Required Qualifications**

-   JD/LLB or equivalent law degree.
-   Membership in good standing with a Canadian provincial law society (BC or Ontario preferred).
-   At least 7 years of relevant commercial or technology legal experience, in-house or at a law firm.

**Assets**

-   In-house experience at a technology, software or industrial automation company.
-   Experience working with a foreign parent company or global legal team.

Artificial intelligence is used to screen, assess or select applicants.

Why work at Delta Intelligent Building Technologies (Canada)?

·       Global Exposure

·       Medical/Dental benefits offered immediately from Day 1

·       Health club reimbursement

·       Professional development support

·       Company holiday closure

Delta IBT is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Applicants can make their accommodation needs known to us in their application.

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