Corporate Counsel

3 days ago


Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Descartes Systems Group Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join our legal team at Descartes Systems Group, a leading provider of logistics and supply chain technology. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing expert advice on various commercial transactions and contracts.

About the Role
  • Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including IT procurement contracts, software licensing, SaaS agreements, e-commerce hosting arrangements, SLAs, NDAs, professional services engagements, contractor agreements
  • Assisting in M&A activities, including post-closing integration
  • Advising on multi-jurisdictional employment matters
  • Negotiating leases, subleases, and real estate agreements
  • Litigation management
  • Assisting the Marketing Department with events, venue agreements, external advisors, contests, and insertion orders
  • Managing the company's global intellectual property portfolio
Requirements
  • Law degree and membership in good standing with a Canadian law society
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial transactions and contracts
  • In-depth knowledge of commercial law relevant to technology transactions
  • Experience in M&A, litigation management, and international employment matters
  • Good knowledge of trademark and copyright law
  • Strong experience in privacy law and familiarity with worldwide privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, UK GDPR, PIPEDA, etc.)
Location

This is a fully remote position with an option to work from our headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. We welcome applications from candidates authorized to work in Canada, with a strong preference for those in the Eastern Time Zone.



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