Legal Counsel negotiating commercial contracts for CARFAX, which provides vehicle - history information and automotive intelligence. Advising business teams on data, technology, privacy, and customer agreements.
About the role
- Commercial Counsel advising Harris, a Canadian software company, on Québec contracts, privacy, cybersecurity, and AI matters. Negotiating French and English agreements with customers and vendors.
Responsibilities
- Handle legal matters assigned by the Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial Affairs.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and contracts with customers and suppliers in both French and English.
- Depending on experience, lead the structuring, drafting, review, negotiation, and completion of commercial and corporate transactions.
- Create and maintain French and English agreement templates applicable in Québec.
- Collaborate with the Legal, Compliance, and cross-functional teams to advise internal clients and support Harris’s growth.
- Represent the needs of business units with customers, suppliers, and partners; collaborate with external legal counsel during negotiations and dispute resolution.
- Monitor legal trends and risks related to the Québec and federal legislative and regulatory environments.
- Participate in developing and enhancing compliance programs related to public contracts and the protection of personal information.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Civil Law (LL.B. or equivalent) from a recognized law school.
- Admission to the Québec Bar and membership in good standing, with authorization to practise law in Québec.
- Three to five years of experience in commercial or technology law in Québec, either at a recognized law firm or as in-house counsel.
- Ability to work independently with business units and carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Excellent time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to analyze complex situations and data to assess risks, impacts, and next steps, while demonstrating curiosity and creativity in resolving a variety of issues.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with an interest in being part of a close-knit legal team.
- Knowledge of SaaS solutions, hosting, software licensing agreements, and Québec contract and obligations law.
- Excellent spoken and written French and English.
- Knowledge of applicable Québec and federal privacy laws, including Law 25.
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