Associate General Counsel, Commercial Contracts

CARFAX; London; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive information provider in London, Ontario, is seeking an Associate General Counsel to manage and negotiate various commercial contracts. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, a solid grounding in contract and corporate law, and be licensed to practice in Ontario. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to a fast-paced business environment. Join us for a competitive compensation package and a collaborative office culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus program

Generous time-off policies

Dog-friendly office

DCPP matching

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Licensed to practice law in Ontario and a member in good standing.
• Experience handling a high volume of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Monitor and analyze privacy laws and regulations.
• Review and revise existing contract templates.

Skills

Contract law

Corporate law

Intellectual property

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy law

Excellent verbal and written communication

Negotiation skills

Analytical and reasoning skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Join Team CARFAX as an Associate General Counsel, Commercial Contracts

Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do, every day. 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. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast‑paced environment.

We are searching for an Associate General Counsel, Commercial Contracts to join the CARFAX team. 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. This role represents an excellent opportunity to make substantial contributions to a dynamic and thriving business. 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. This role reports to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel.

What you’ll be doing:

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including data agreements, online terms and conditions, subscription agreements, non-disclosure agreements, technology and software licenses, SaaS agreements and professional services agreements (including SOWs).
• 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 5 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 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

Don’t just take our word for it:

• 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work
• 9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work
• 9X Washington Post Top Workplace
• 3X St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work

About CARFAX and S&P Global Mobility

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides exclusive services like CARFAX Used Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™ to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world’s largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and Glassdoor.com. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX™. S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.

US Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

Canadian Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 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].