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
- Junior Commercial Counsel advising Harris, a software group, on Québec commercial contracts, privacy, compliance, and technology transactions. Drafting and negotiating agreements in French and English.
Responsibilities
- Handle legal matters assigned by the Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial Affairs.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and contracts for clients and suppliers in French and English.
- Depending on experience, lead the structuring, drafting, review, negotiation, and closing of commercial and corporate transactions.
- Create and maintain French and English agreement templates applicable in Québec.
- Collaborate with the Legal and Compliance department and cross-functional teams to identify needs, advise internal clients, and support Harris’s growth.
- Represent business unit needs when dealing with clients, suppliers, and partners; collaborate with external legal counsel during negotiations and dispute resolutions.
- Monitor and identify legal trends and risks related to the Québec and federal legislative and regulatory environment.
- Participate in developing and enhancing compliance programs relating to public-sector contracts and privacy laws.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or equivalent) from a recognized law school.
- Called to the Québec Bar and a member in good standing, with the right to practise law in Québec.
- 0–3 years of experience in commercial or technology law in Québec, at a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel.
- Ability to work independently with business units and complete tasks autonomously.
- 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 collaborative 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 oral and written proficiency in French and English.
- Knowledge of Québec’s private-sector privacy legislation, Law 25, and applicable federal privacy laws.
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