Associate General Counsel, Commercial Contracts

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Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including data agreements, customer agreements, strategic agreements, online terms and conditions, subscription agreements,

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Join a company that values your total wellbeing. Carfax offers competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage,

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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.

This is a remote role based in Ontario, with occasional travel to our London, ON office.

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.

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 7 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:

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Vacancy Status:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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.

Benefits:

Join a company that values your total wellbeing. Carfax offers competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in an industry-leading organization. Our benefit offerings can be found at: CARFAX Careers.