Who you are:
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Legal Counsel who will manage complex legal agreements and negotiations, and provide legal support across technology, privacy, intellectual property, government contracting, risk management and global strategic initiatives. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!
What you'll do:
The Legal Counsel, Corporate, is a member of the Geotab in-house legal team and is responsible for managing complex corporate and commercial transactional agreements and negotiations. Specific areas of focus include a wide range of (private and public) corporate transactions, both domestically and cross-border, including acquisitions, investments, divestitures, restructurings and joint ventures. In addition, the role of Legal Counsel, Corporate, will be expected to contribute to Geotab’s general corporate and commercial matters.
How you'll make an impact:
- Manage complex corporate and commercial agreements with a major focus on corporate transactions, both domestically and cross-border, including acquisitions, investments, divestitures, restructurings and joint ventures.
- Support the post-acquisition and integration of acquired entities or investments.
- Support legal aspects of risk management strategies with focus on corporate structuring.
- Support Geotab’s global strategic initiatives, including global expansion and new market entry.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and finance agreements, including partnering agreements, purchase agreements, confidentiality agreements, debt agreements, licensing agreements, and various vendor and supply agreements.
- Support negotiations with resellers, customers, solution partners, OEMs, suppliers, governments and other stakeholders in a global context; integrate legal, technical and business considerations with a focus on practical solutions and strong business relationships.
- Advise on legal strategy for high-volume electronic contracting, pass-through of terms to third parties, and products that change frequently through continuous upgrades.
- Advise on industry-wide issues affecting Geotab and its stakeholders, including AI, big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), data privacy and other emerging regulatory topics.
- Develop in-depth technical knowledge and understanding of Geotab product offerings.
- Provide legal support for product design, development and implementation activities.
- Provide general legal support for corporate, commercial and human resources/employment matters.
What you'll bring to the role:
- Bachelors in a related field; Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma Specialization in Law with license to practice in Ontario.
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
- Broad corporate and M&A experience, with a particular focus on technology transactions.
- An understanding of global corporate and tax structuring considerations.
- Familiarity with common and civil law jurisdictions.
- Ability to think strategically and work collaboratively with senior management to pursue opportunities and negotiate transactions. Works actively with business partners and outside counsel on a broad range of corporate matters.
- A collaborative self-starter and team player with strong business acumen and excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage with all levels of the organization.
- Experience negotiating and working with large, multi-national, regulated organizations, including federal, state and local government entities.
- The ability to read, write, and speak multiple languages is an asset.
- Previous exposure to and affinity for software, programming, computing and related technology.
- Thorough understanding of the telematics industry and applicable legislation and regulations.
- Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion.
- Knowledge of data privacy and AI laws.
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with delivering presentations and public speaking.
- Highly organized, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Strong project management skills; able to identify needs, develop effective solutions and manage projects through to completion.
- Strong analytical skills; able to work through problems to well-judged decisions.
- Strategic mindset, has a keen sense of priorities, along with an ability to pivot as the landscape changes.
- Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
- Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization.
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Why job seekers choose Geotab:
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
How we work:
At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to read our Privacy Notice.
