Senior Corporate Counsel

Descartes Systems Group; Waterloo; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in the Kitchener-Waterloo tech community is seeking a Corporate Counsel for its legal team. This role involves drafting various commercial agreements, advising on multi-jurisdictional employment issues, and managing litigation matters. The position can be fully remote, welcoming applicants authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial transactions.
• Deep knowledge of commercial law relevant to technology transactions.
• Experience in M&A and litigation management.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements.
• Managing litigation matters and supporting the Marketing Department.
• Handling subpoenas and minor claims to resolution.

Skills

Judgment

Commercial savvy

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Law degree

Membership in good standing with a Canadian law society

Job description

Descartes Unites the People and Technology that Move the World

The need for efficient, secure, and agile supply chains and logistics operations has become ever more critical and complex. By combining innovative technology, powerful trade intelligence, and the reach of our network, Descartes helps get goods, information, transportation assets, and people where they’re needed, when they’re needed.

We’re one of the most broadly deployed logistics and supply chain technology companies in the world. More than 26,000 customers worldwide use our cloud-based solutions to transform inventory and information movement, enhancing productivity, customer service, competitiveness, compliance, and market responsiveness. Descartes is publicly traded (Nasdaq: DSGX, TSX: DSG) with headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, and offices globally. We have a record of financial performance and industry-leading innovation. Our solutions are relied upon daily by logistics providers, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and logistics-heavy businesses of all sizes. Learn more at [website].

We’re growing fast and invite you to join our amazing team.

The Descartes Systems Group Inc., a growing software company in the Kitchener-Waterloo tech community, seeks a Corporate Counsel to join its legal team. This role offers exposure to various legal matters related to managing and operating a global, publicly traded technology company.

Under the supervision of the General Counsel, your responsibilities will include:

1. Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including IT procurement, software licensing, SaaS, e-commerce, hosting, SLAs, NDAs, professional services, and contractor agreements.
2. Assisting in M&A activities, including post-closing integration.
3. Advising on multi-jurisdictional employment issues.
4. Negotiating leases, subleases, and real estate agreements.
5. Managing litigation matters.
6. Supporting the Marketing Department with event and venue agreements, external advisors, contests, and insertion orders.
7. Managing the company's global intellectual property portfolio.
8. Handling subpoenas and minor claims to resolution.
9. Developing and updating internal agreement templates.
10. Implementing and ensuring compliance with contracting processes and standards.
11. Monitoring legislative and regulatory changes across jurisdictions and assessing their impact.
12. Managing external counsel for dispute resolution.
13. Supporting other corporate legal matters as needed.

Experience Required

• Law degree and membership in good standing with a Canadian law society.
• At least 7 years of experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial transactions.
• Deep knowledge of commercial law relevant to technology transactions.
• Experience in M&A and litigation management.
• Advisory experience in international employment law.
• Familiarity with trademark, copyright, and privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, UK GDPR, PIPEDA, etc.).
• Experience with marketing contracts, event agreements, sponsorships, and venue contracts.
• Strong business acumen and ability to view issues from non-legal perspectives.
• Experience with real estate and leasing agreements is a plus.
• Experience in the technology sector is an asset.
• Experience managing legal teams or junior lawyers.

Skills and Aptitudes Required

• Member of the Canadian Bar.
• Judgment, commercial savvy, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and organizational skills.
• Resilience under pressure and adaptability to a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility for international time zones.

Location

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