Senior Corporate Counsel

Descartes Unites the People and Technology that Move the WorldThe need for efficient, secure, and agile supply chains and logistics operations has become ever more critical and complex. By combining innovative technology, powerful trade intelligence and the reach of our network, Descartes helps get goods, information, transportation assets, and people where they’re needed, when they’re needed.We’re one of the most broadly deployed logistics and supply chain technology companies in the world. More than 26,000 customers around the globe use our cloud-based solutions to transform the way they move inventory and information to enhance productivity, better serve customers, thrive competitively, keep pace with evolving regulations, and respond to rapidly changing market conditions. Descartes is publicly traded (Nasdaq : DSGX, TSX : DSG) with headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and offices and partners around the world. With record financial performance for more than 16 years, we lead the industry in innovation investment. Every day, logistics service providers, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and other logistics‑intensive businesses of all sizes rely on our scale, stability, and comprehensive solution footprint to move what’s most important to them.We’re growing fast and invite you to join our amazing team.The Descartes Systems Group Inc. is an established and rapidly growing software company in the Kitchener‑Waterloo tech community seeking to add a Corporate Counsel to its growing legal team. This role will provide broad exposure to a variety of matters related to the management and operations of an international publicly traded technology company.ResponsibilitiesDrafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements such as IT procurement contracts, software licensing, SaaS agreements, e‑commerce, hosting arrangements, SLAs, NDAs, professional services engagements, contractor agreementsAssisting in M&A activities including post‑closing integrationAdvising in multi‑jurisdictional employment mattersNegotiating leases, sub‑leases and real estate agreementsLitigation managementAssisting the Marketing Department with events and venue agreements, external advisors, contests and insertion ordersManaging the company’s global intellectual property portfolioLeading subpoenas and various types of minor claims to a successful resolutionDeveloping and revising agreement templates for various internal departmentsImplementing and ensuring compliance with standard contracting processes and contract requirementsMonitoring legislative and regulatory changes in numerous jurisdictions and evaluating their impact on Descartes’ business operationsAssisting and managing external counsel retained by the company for dispute resolutionAssisting as required on a wide array of corporate matters inherent to the day‑to‑day operation of a global organizationExperience RequiredLaw Degree and Membership in good standing in the law society of a Canadian provinceMinimum of 7 years experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on a variety of commercial transactions and contractsIn‑depth knowledge of commercial law in a variety of areas relevant to technology transactionsExperience in M&AExperience in managing litigationExperience advising in international employment mattersGood knowledge of trademark and copyright lawStrong experience in privacy law and good knowledge of worldwide privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, UK GDPR, PIPEDA, etc.)Experience with marketing contracts, including event agreements, sponsorship, and venue agreementsBusiness acumen and ability to assess issues from non‑legal perspectives when providing support to product managers and other business unitsExperience with real estate and leasing agreements will be considered an assetExperience working with a technology company is an assetManaging legal professionals (junior lawyers, law clerks)Skills and Aptitudes RequiredMember of the Bar in one of the Canadian provincesSound judgment and a level of commercial sophistication gained from being on the frontlines of drafting and negotiating numerous types of transactionsAbility to work independentlyStrong work ethic and professionalismAbility to manage and prioritize multiple projects at the same time, effectively adapt to changes in those priorities, and handle competing demands while meeting deadlinesAbility to work under pressure and love of the challenges that arise in a very fast‑paced tech environmentHighly organized, with a focus on time managementAbility to manage stress effectivelyStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to adopt a flexible work schedule from time to time to accommodate international time zones and/or peak work periodsLocationThis is a fully remote position with an option to work from our headquarters in Waterloo. Open to applicants authorized to work in Canada. Strong preference will be given to applicants in the Eastern Time Zone. #J-18808-Ljbffr