Associate General Counsel, Commercial Contracts

CARFAX; London; On-site; CAD 120,200 - 170,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

DCPP matching

Annual bonus program

Casual and dog-friendly office

Job summary

CARFAX is looking for an Associate General Counsel to support their growing business in London, Ontario. This role will involve drafting and negotiating various commercial contracts and advising teams on legal issues.

Applicants must have at least 8 years of experience in contract law, along with strong analytical and communication skills. CARFAX offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a friendly office environment.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of law firm or in-house experience in contract law.
• Familiarity with AI/ML issues is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts.
• Monitor and analyze privacy laws and data protection policies.
• Support business teams on legal issues.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy law

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Licensed to practice law in Ontario

Job description

Join Team CARFAX as an Associate General Counsel, Commercial Contracts

We pride ourselves on being mission focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We’re more than just a company: we help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. Our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast‑paced environment.

This role will be responsible for supporting a rapidly growing business by partnering with and advising business teams on a variety of commercial contracts and legal issues. The successful candidate will be an experienced commercial contracts attorney who is a team player and someone who can creatively solve problems while applying sound business and legal judgment to a wide variety of commercial contracts and relationships.

What you’ll be doing:

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including data agreements, customer agreements, strategic agreements, online terms and conditions, subscription agreements, and non‑disclosure agreements.
• Review, analyze, and revise existing contract templates to ensure compliance with current laws, regulations and industry best practices.
• Monitor and analyze privacy laws and regulations, including data protection policies and practices.
• Special projects on an as‑needed basis.

This role has a minimum requirement of at least 3 days in the London, ON office per week, subject to change based on future business needs.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Licensed to practice law in Ontario and a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.
• At least 8 years law firm or a combination of law firm and in‑house hands‑on experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Strong understanding of several key areas of law such as contract law, corporate law, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and data privacy law as it relates to the data and technology industries.
• Experience effectively handling a high volume of contracts.
• Familiarity with AI/ML issues is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with legal and non‑legal team members.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Aptitude to quickly learn and develop new skills.
• Independent and innovative thinker with excellent analytical and reasoning skills and judgment.
• Ability to juggle multiple clients and projects simultaneously with competing demands.
• Strong work ethic with excellent follow‑up skills and a proactive mindset.
• A self‑starter with an ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time‑off policies.
• DCPP matching.
• Annual bonus program.
• Casual, dog‑friendly, and innovative office spaces.
• For a comprehensive list of benefits: https://jobs.jobvite.com/carfax/p/benefits

Base Salary:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,200 to $170,200 annually. Final base salary will be determined based on geographical location, experience, and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARFAX is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of CARFAX to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, CARFAX will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug‑free workplace. We are a participant in E‑Verify.

CARFAX Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.

We’re committed to providing accommodations by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [e-mail].