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 Legal Counsel supporting Powerfleet’s global AIoT SaaS business. Drafting contracts, managing legal risk, and advising on privacy and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, including customer and vendor agreements, supplier contracts, NDAs, SLAs, licensing agreements, and partnership and joint venture agreements
- Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, renewals, amendments, and terminations
- Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard legal documentation
- Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to Sales, Procurement, Finance, Product, and Operations
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and commercial risks
- Embed legal considerations into operational processes and strategic decisions
- Liaise with external counsel when specialist legal advice is required
- Advise on data privacy and protection matters involving POPIA, GDPR, PIPEDA, and applicable US federal and state privacy regulations
- Review and draft data processing agreements, privacy policies, and related documentation
- Support regulatory compliance initiatives and implement compliance frameworks
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments, identify emerging risks, and recommend appropriate actions
Requirements
- Law degree or equivalent legal qualification
- Qualified and in good standing as a lawyer, solicitor, barrister, or equivalent legal professional in Canada or the United Kingdom
- 4–6 years of post-qualification experience in commercial and contract law
- Strong knowledge of commercial and contract law in Canada and/or the United Kingdom
- Practical experience advising on POPIA, GDPR, PIPEDA, and applicable US federal and state privacy regulations
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Extensive practical experience using AI tools responsibly to support legal operations, improve processes, and streamline workflows
- Previous in-house legal experience preferred
- Experience supporting cross-border commercial transactions preferred
- Exposure to technology, telecommunications, or financial services sectors preferred
- Experience using Contract Lifecycle Management systems preferred
- Additional certification or formal training in data privacy or data protection law preferred
Benefits
- Eligibility for additional variable compensation
- Inclusive and accessible workplace
- People-first culture
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