Role overview

Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation solutions that help businesses manage and optimize their vehicle fleets. As Legal Counsel, Corporate, you will join the in-house legal team in Toronto to handle complex corporate and commercial transactions, working across technology, privacy, intellectual property and global strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities

Manage complex corporate and commercial agreements with emphasis on domestic and cross-border transactions including acquisitions, investments, divestitures, restructurings and joint ventures.
Support post-acquisition integration activities and legal aspects of risk management strategies focused on corporate structuring.
Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial and finance agreements such as partnership agreements, purchase agreements, confidentiality agreements, debt instruments, licensing arrangements and vendor contracts.
Lead negotiations with resellers, customers, solution partners, OEMs, suppliers, governments and other global stakeholders while balancing legal, technical and business considerations.
Advise on legal strategy for high-volume electronic contracting, term pass-through mechanisms and products undergoing frequent upgrades.
Provide counsel on emerging regulatory topics including artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things, data privacy and industry-wide issues affecting the company and its stakeholders.
Support product design, development and implementation from a legal perspective and provide general legal guidance on corporate, commercial and human resources matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus post-secondary law specialization with a license to practice in Ontario and current membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Broad corporate and mergers and acquisitions experience with particular focus on technology transactions and familiarity with both common law and civil law jurisdictions.
Understanding of global corporate and tax structuring considerations and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with senior management and outside counsel.
Experience negotiating with large multinational regulated organizations including federal, state and local government entities.
Knowledge of data privacy and artificial intelligence laws, telematics industry regulations and previous exposure to software and technology sectors.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with excellent presentation and public speaking abilities, demonstrated project management capabilities and meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, solid diplomacy and conflict resolution skills, and multilingual abilities are considered an asset.

What makes this role worth considering

You will work within Geotab’s fast-paced and innovative environment as part of a growing company certified as a Great Place to Work. The role offers opportunities to develop in-depth technical knowledge of the telematics industry while contributing to global expansion and strategic initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.