Counsel, Intellectual Property

Job Description

As Counsel, Intellectual Property at WSP, you will play a crucial role in shaping how the organisation protects, uses, and commercialises intellectual property across its global operations.

The Opportunity

You will support legal, compliance, and risk management matters relating to intellectual property and work closely with the Principal Counsel, Commercial & IP. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing governance frameworks, contractual safeguards, and internal processes relating to intellectual property.

Your Impact

• Advise on intellectual property issues arising from the development, marketing, deployment, use, and commercialisation of digital solutions, AI systems, and other technology.
• Advise on intellectual property issues relating to trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Draft, review, and negotiate intellectual property-related contract provisions and legal documents.
• Support the development and implementation of policies, standards, guidance, and governance processes relating to Intellectual Property.
• Contribute to IP due diligence on digital solutions, covering ownership, third-party rights, open-source software, and code validation.
• Support the day-to-day administration of WSP's IP portfolio, including trademark clearance and registration, patent filings, and the protection of trade secrets and know-how.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Qualified to practice law in Québec or another relevant jurisdiction.
• Approximately 3 to 5 years of relevant intellectual property legal experience.
• Sound understanding of intellectual property principles, including ownership, licensing, use restrictions, and the protection of proprietary rights.
• Strong knowledge of intellectual property applicable to a global organisation.
• Exposure to legal issues relating to artificial intelligence, digital technologies, software, data use, intellectual property, and innovation initiatives.
• Comfortable using AI tools, including generative AI, in day-to-day legal work.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues, identify risks, and provide clear, practical, and business-oriented advice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

How We Will Support You

• You will set priorities with the Principal Counsel, Commercial & IP, who reviews complex files with you and gives direct, constructive feedback.
• You will start with a working toolkit, including established templates, playbooks, and precedents, a dedicated IP management platform, and external counsel when needed.
• You will join a global Legal team with subject matter experts in all relevant fields of Law.

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian – a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here, whether it's across the country or around the globe.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognise the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritise yours.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600 - $151,800
• MB & ON: $104,500 - $143,900
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $103,500 - $137,400