Senior Corporate Counsel
2 days ago
About Descartes Systems Group
We're a leading technology company in the logistics and supply chain industry, providing innovative solutions to over 26,000 customers worldwide. Our team is dedicated to helping businesses move goods, information, and people efficiently and securely.
Job Summary
We're seeking a highly experienced Corporate Counsel to join our growing legal team. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for providing expert legal advice on a wide range of commercial transactions and contracts, including M&A activities, employment matters, and litigation management.
Responsibilities
- Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, such as IT procurement contracts, software licensing agreements, and SaaS agreements.
- Assisting in M&A activities, including post-closing integration.
- Advising on multi-jurisdictional employment matters.
- Negotiating leases, subleases, and real estate agreements.
- Managing litigation and leading subpoenas to a successful resolution.
- Developing and revising agreement templates for various internal departments.
- Implementing and ensuring compliance with standard contracting processes and contract requirements.
- Monitoring legislative and regulatory changes in various jurisdictions and evaluating their impact on our business operations.
Requirements
- Law degree and membership in good standing in a Canadian province.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial transactions and contracts.
- In-depth knowledge of commercial law in various areas relevant to technology transactions.
- Experience in M&A, litigation management, and international employment matters.
- Strong experience in privacy law and knowledge of worldwide privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, UK GDPR, PIPEDA, etc.).
- Business acumen and ability to assess issues from non-legal perspectives.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Location
This is a fully remote position with an option to work from our headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. We welcome candidates authorized to work in Canada and have a strong preference for those in the Eastern Time Zone.
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