Who we are:

Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities – ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab.

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Legal Counsel who will manage complex legal agreements and negotiations with a variety of business partners, focusing on transactions, privacy, intellectual property, and technology licensing. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

As a As a Legal Counsel, your key area of responsibility will be managing complex legal agreements with a major focus on technology, data licensing, government contracting, privacy, and intellectual property. To be successful in this role, you will be a professional with a strong sense of ethics, diplomacy, and the ability to handle sensitive information with tact and discretion. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong analytical and negotiation skills with a pragmatic approach to risk management and the ability to balance risk with business priorities.

How you’ll make an impact:

Manage complex legal agreements with a major focus on technology, data licensing, government contracting, privacy and intellectual property; these include end user agreements, distribution agreements, enterprise-level Customer agreements, OEM (vehicle manufacturer) agreements, wireless carrier agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
Support negotiations with Resellers, Customers, solution partners, OEMs, suppliers, governments and other stakeholders in a global context; integrate legal, technical and business considerations with a focus on practical solutions and strong business relationships.
Provide input into legal strategy addressing mass/electronic contracting, third-party flow-through and dynamic product development requiring constant upgrades and change.
Support legal aspect of risk management strategies with particular concern for product safety, compliance, cyber security and non-practicing entities.
Provide input into strategies addressing industry-wide stakeholder dynamics emanating from broader issues related to AI, big data, “internet of things”, data privacy and other emerging industry issues.
Develop in-depth technical knowledge and understanding of Geotab product offerings.
Use AI tools to create process and workflow efficiencies
Provide legal support for product design, development and implementation activities
Support intellectual property litigation and settlements.
Support M&A activity and the follow-on integration work.
Provide general legal support for corporate, commercial and human resources/employment matters.
Support Geotab global strategic initiatives, including global expansion and new market entry.

What you’ll bring to the role:

5-8 years of experience with a law firm or in-house legal department.
Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma Specialization in Law with a license to practice in Ontario and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Experience negotiating and working with large, multi-national, regulated organizations and municipal, State and federal government entities.
Experience with technology-focused joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and financings.
Familiarity with AI, business intelligence and data analytics operations as well as privacy surrounding these activities.
Exposure to AI tools and experience using AI for legal research, and creating custom tools for process design and improvement.
Previous exposure to and affinity for software, programming, computing and related technology.
Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion.
Knowledge of data privacy laws.
A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with delivering presentations and public speaking.
Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
A strong team player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
Strong project management skills; able to identify needs, develop effective solutions and manage projects through to completion.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve to well-judged decisions.
Pragmatic approach to risk management; ability to balance risk with business priorities
Strategic mindset, has a keen sense of priorities, along with an ability to pivot as the landscape changes.

To apply for this job please visit careers.geotab.com.