Legal Counsel
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Job Summary
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Legal Counsel who will manage complex legal agreements and negotiations with a variety of business partners focusing on transactions privacy intellectual property and technology licensing. If you love technology and are keen to join an industry leader we would love to hear from you!
As a As a Legal Counsel your key area of responsibility will be managing complex legal agreements with a major focus on technology data licensing government contracting privacy and intellectual property. To be successful in this role you will be a professional with a strong sense of ethics diplomacy and the ability to handle sensitive information with tact and discretion. In addition the successful candidate will have strong analytical and negotiation skills with a pragmatic approach to risk management and the ability to balance risk with business priorities.
- Manage complex legal agreements with a major focus on technology data licensing government contracting privacy and intellectual property; these include end user agreements distribution agreements enterprise-level Customer agreements OEM (vehicle manufacturer) agreements wireless carrier agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
- Support negotiations with Resellers Customers solution partners OEMs suppliers governments and other stakeholders in a global context; integrate legal technical and business considerations with a focus on practical solutions and strong business relationships.
- Provide input into legal strategy addressing mass/electronic contracting third-party flow-through and dynamic product development requiring constant upgrades and change.
- Support legal aspect of risk management strategies with particular concern for product safety compliance cyber security and non-practicing entities.
- Provide input into strategies addressing industry-wide stakeholder dynamics emanating from broader issues related to AI big data internet of things data privacy and other emerging industry issues.
- Develop in-depth technical knowledge and understanding of Geotab product offerings.
- Use AI tools to create process and workflow efficiencies
- Provide legal support for product design development and implementation activities
- Support intellectual property litigation and settlements.
- Support M&A activity and the follow-on integration work.
- Provide general legal support for corporate commercial and human resources/employment matters.
- Support Geotab global strategic initiatives including global expansion and new market entry.
- 5-8 years of experience with a law firm or in-house legal department.
Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma Specialization in Law with a license to practice in Ontario and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Experience negotiating and working with large multi-national regulated organizations and municipal State and federal government entities.
Experience with technology-focused joint ventures mergers acquisitions and financings.
Familiarity with AI business intelligence and data analytics operations as well as privacy surrounding these activities.
Exposure to AI tools and experience using AI for legal research and creating custom tools for process design and improvement.
Previous exposure to and affinity for software programming computing and related technology.
Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion.
Knowledge of data privacy laws.
A well-defined sense of diplomacy including solid negotiation conflict resolution and relationship management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including comfort with delivering presentations and public speaking.
Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
A strong team player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
Strong project management skills; able to identify needs develop effective solutions and manage projects through to completion.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve to well-judged decisions.
Pragmatic approach to risk management; ability to balance risk with business priorities
- Strategic mindset has a keen sense of priorities along with an ability to pivot as the landscape changes.
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
The annual base salary for this position is the expected annual salary for this role and may be subject to change. Geotab offers various perks and benefits and other compensation components that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary for this position depends on a variety of factors such as but not limited to skills qualifications education and overall experience including the location the applicant lives while performing the job. This also includes equity with other team members and alignment with local market data. All offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work and the individuals ability to pass a background check.
Hiring Range
$160000 - $210000 CAD
About Company
Our GPS fleet tracking & management system equips thousands of fleets worldwide with technology to automate, track and manage a truly optimized operation.
