Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Location:
Toronto
Temporary Assignment:
1 Regular and 1 Temporary Position (Up to 24 Months)
Business Unit:
Legal Resources & Corporate Governance
Why join us?
You’ve got great skills. And you want to use them in an organization where you know what you do every day matters. We get that.
We also know that ensuring Ontarians have access to affordable and reliable power doesn’t happen by accident. So we give you the tools, flexibility and support you need to achieve your goals, and development opportunities to help you grow. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment that values your unique skills and experiences – and recognizes that when you do better, we become even better too.
Who we are
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) works at the heart of Ontario’s power system ensuring there is enough electricity to keep the lights on, today and into the future. We operate the power system in real time, oversee Ontario’s wholesale electricity markets, deliver energy efficiency and plan for Ontario’s future energy needs. In today’s fast-changing energy landscape, ensuring Ontario’s businesses and communities have access to reliable and affordable power is becoming more complex – and more exciting. That’s why now, more than ever, we need values-driven professionals who can see issues from different perspectives, who are agile, embrace innovation, and thrive in a collaborative environment built on shared values and a powerful purpose.
Note , the IESO has offices in Mississauga and Oakville as well. The IESO offers a Hybrid Work Model Program. This Program allows for remote working up to three days per week, subject to business needs.
The opportunity
The IESO is seeking up to two new lawyers to join its legal team. The successful applicants will have a minimum of four years post-call experience, preferably working on complex matters in leading law firms or fast paced in-house environments. The Counsel role will report to a Senior Manager in the Legal group.
The position will be either Counsel II or Senior Counsel, depending on successful applicant experience. Please note that there are two positions - one regular and one temporary (two-year contract). Please indicate whether you are applying for regular, temporary, or both.
What you'll do
As a member of the Legal Department, Counsel will work collaboratively, advising on multi-disciplinary legal projects, providing strategic legal advice on a range of complex legal, regulatory, policy and business issues, ensuring that advice is linked to the organization’s strategic objectives, and acting as an integral part of internal and external project teams
Counsel will provide high-quality solution-oriented legal advice and guidance on a range of matters supporting IESO’s strategy and mandate, including:
Management of electricity generation contracts
Acquisition of new electricity system resources (including from electricity storage facilities) and management of energy contracts
Electricity market operations, including interpretation, administration and development of the IESO’s Market Rules and related matters
Interpretation and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Transmission system planning
Disputes that may arise under or in relation to Market Rules or energy procurement contracts, and
General operations of the IESO, including matters relating to governance, procurements of goods and services (including IT-related acquisitions), non-disclosure agreements, freedom of information access requests, privacy law, records management, and related legal research
Who you are
A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
For the Counsel II position, we are looking for a minimum of 4 years post call experience in commercial, transactional and/or regulatory law gained either in a leading law firm or in-house law department setting
For the Senior Counsel I position, we are looking for a minimum of 8 years post call experience in commercial, transactional and/or regulatory law gained either in a leading law firm or in-house law department setting
Experience in any of the following specific areas is an asset:
Electricity or energy law
Infrastructure or construction law
Banking and finance law
Procurement law
Administrative law
Privacy law
Regulatory law
Competencies
Ability and commitment to align with IESO’s core values
Ability to work collaboratively in a busy team environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to analyze complex issues and recommend practical solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
Deadline-oriented
A strong personal commitment to client needs
Organizational and time management skills
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the IESO’s public mandate and corporate objectives
Ability to influence peers and others in the organization
Strong problem-solving skills
What the IESO offers:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefit programs (regular employees)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan – provides a fixed pension based on earnings and length of service
Flex/Rewards Program – includes standard, company-paid benefits plus annual flex credits that you can allocate among various optional plans according to your personal and family needs (including up to two extra weeks of vacation, subject to approval)
A challenging, fast-paced team environment
Career support
Learning:
Webinars and programs offered through the IESO
The IESO provides assistance at 75% to 100% of the cost of approved work-related educational programs.
Flexibility/Work-life balance
Opportunity to work with some of the brightest people in the energy industry
IESO is committed to a fair and equitable recruitment process. Our process is designed to ensure the highest standards of fairness and transparency are maintained. We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
Upon request, the IESO will provide accommodation in its recruitment process for applicants.
Please indicate if you require any accommodations based on Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Please note the successful candidate must be located in Ontario, eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a background check.
While we appreciate your submissions, we can only contact those candidates selected for interviews.
Application Deadline: April 14, 2023
Join our talent community
Sign up for talent community on the legal job board in Toronto; stay in touch, find out about new opportunities – and discover how you can make a difference. Discover how we use our expertise and commitment to deliver reliable and affordable electricity to Ontario’s businesses and communities, and how we’re innovating to secure a stronger energy future for all Ontarians. Visit Careers at IESO and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn .
Location:
Toronto
Temporary Assignment:
1 Regular and 1 Temporary Position (Up to 24 Months)
Business Unit:
Legal Resources & Corporate Governance
Why join us?
You’ve got great skills. And you want to use them in an organization where you know what you do every day matters. We get that.
We also know that ensuring Ontarians have access to affordable and reliable power doesn’t happen by accident. So we give you the tools, flexibility and support you need to achieve your goals, and development opportunities to help you grow. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment that values your unique skills and experiences – and recognizes that when you do better, we become even better too.
Who we are
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) works at the heart of Ontario’s power system ensuring there is enough electricity to keep the lights on, today and into the future. We operate the power system in real time, oversee Ontario’s wholesale electricity markets, deliver energy efficiency and plan for Ontario’s future energy needs. In today’s fast-changing energy landscape, ensuring Ontario’s businesses and communities have access to reliable and affordable power is becoming more complex – and more exciting. That’s why now, more than ever, we need values-driven professionals who can see issues from different perspectives, who are agile, embrace innovation, and thrive in a collaborative environment built on shared values and a powerful purpose.
Note , the IESO has offices in Mississauga and Oakville as well. The IESO offers a Hybrid Work Model Program. This Program allows for remote working up to three days per week, subject to business needs.
The opportunity
The IESO is seeking up to two new lawyers to join its legal team. The successful applicants will have a minimum of four years post-call experience, preferably working on complex matters in leading law firms or fast paced in-house environments. The Counsel role will report to a Senior Manager in the Legal group.
The position will be either Counsel II or Senior Counsel, depending on successful applicant experience. Please note that there are two positions - one regular and one temporary (two-year contract). Please indicate whether you are applying for regular, temporary, or both.
What you'll do
As a member of the Legal Department, Counsel will work collaboratively, advising on multi-disciplinary legal projects, providing strategic legal advice on a range of complex legal, regulatory, policy and business issues, ensuring that advice is linked to the organization’s strategic objectives, and acting as an integral part of internal and external project teams
Counsel will provide high-quality solution-oriented legal advice and guidance on a range of matters supporting IESO’s strategy and mandate, including:
Management of electricity generation contracts
Acquisition of new electricity system resources (including from electricity storage facilities) and management of energy contracts
Electricity market operations, including interpretation, administration and development of the IESO’s Market Rules and related matters
Interpretation and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Transmission system planning
Disputes that may arise under or in relation to Market Rules or energy procurement contracts, and
General operations of the IESO, including matters relating to governance, procurements of goods and services (including IT-related acquisitions), non-disclosure agreements, freedom of information access requests, privacy law, records management, and related legal research
Who you are
A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
For the Counsel II position, we are looking for a minimum of 4 years post call experience in commercial, transactional and/or regulatory law gained either in a leading law firm or in-house law department setting
For the Senior Counsel I position, we are looking for a minimum of 8 years post call experience in commercial, transactional and/or regulatory law gained either in a leading law firm or in-house law department setting
Experience in any of the following specific areas is an asset:
Electricity or energy law
Infrastructure or construction law
Banking and finance law
Procurement law
Administrative law
Privacy law
Regulatory law
Competencies
Ability and commitment to align with IESO’s core values
Ability to work collaboratively in a busy team environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to analyze complex issues and recommend practical solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
Deadline-oriented
A strong personal commitment to client needs
Organizational and time management skills
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the IESO’s public mandate and corporate objectives
Ability to influence peers and others in the organization
Strong problem-solving skills
What the IESO offers:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefit programs (regular employees)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan – provides a fixed pension based on earnings and length of service
Flex/Rewards Program – includes standard, company-paid benefits plus annual flex credits that you can allocate among various optional plans according to your personal and family needs (including up to two extra weeks of vacation, subject to approval)
A challenging, fast-paced team environment
Career support
Learning:
Webinars and programs offered through the IESO
The IESO provides assistance at 75% to 100% of the cost of approved work-related educational programs.
Flexibility/Work-life balance
Opportunity to work with some of the brightest people in the energy industry
IESO is committed to a fair and equitable recruitment process. Our process is designed to ensure the highest standards of fairness and transparency are maintained. We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
Upon request, the IESO will provide accommodation in its recruitment process for applicants.
Please indicate if you require any accommodations based on Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Please note the successful candidate must be located in Ontario, eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a background check.
While we appreciate your submissions, we can only contact those candidates selected for interviews.
Application Deadline: April 14, 2023
Join our talent community
Sign up for talent community on the legal job board in Toronto; stay in touch, find out about new opportunities – and discover how you can make a difference. Discover how we use our expertise and commitment to deliver reliable and affordable electricity to Ontario’s businesses and communities, and how we’re innovating to secure a stronger energy future for all Ontarians. Visit Careers at IESO and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn .
Aecon Group Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Build Your Career at Aecon
Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.
We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity , expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!
What Is The Opportunity?
Scarborough Transit Connect (STC) is awarded the design and works of the Scarborough Subway Extension project. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC’s Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometers farther into Scarborough. It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools and other key destinations throughout the city.
As part of the Scarborough Transit Connect project based in Scarborough, we are looking for a Contracts Manager to join our Estimating and Project Management team. You will be responsible for ensuring that key legal documents supporting construction activities are compliant and consistent with STC’s commercial Risk Management Policies, and are optimal and practical to each project opportunity.
What You Will Do Here
Formalize, document, and maintain Departmental / Divisional best practices and processes.
Incorporate / comply with STC’s risk management policies and procedures.
Provide comprehensive review of key legal documents during the bid stage.
Compile logs of all key commercial risk items and any variances to STC’s risk and financial policies and preferences.
Propose alternate contract language where required.
Collaborate with Estimating, PMO, Operations, Finance, Legal, Treasury, Taxation, Senior Management as appropriate.
Generate associated qualifiers and exceptions to support the tender period RFI process and bid submissions.
Assist in the coordination of post submission RFI’s related to commercial risk items.
Coordinate the execution of key legal documents.
Coordinate internal and external distribution as applicable.
Maintain all key document control and electronic filing.
Facilitate the development of internal and external Joint-venture agreements as required.
Facilitate the review, approval and execution of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s), Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s) and Letters of Intent (LOI’s).
Liaise with Estimating Coordination re: key Subcontractor Agreements as required.
Participate in Project Handover and Project Kick-off meetings as appropriate.
Perform all duties in compliance with STC’s current and applicable processes, templates, checklists and tools.
Support the development of project Contract Management Plans as appropriate.
Support the administration of Contract Amendments affecting relevant Terms and Conditions.
Provide input into project Risk Register development as applicable.
Keeping appropriately current with applicable construction law.
Ensure adherence to appropriate Limits of Authority protocol.
Mentor and coach Estimating, PMO and Operational staff as may be required
What You Will Bring To The Team
Minimum of 7 years experience in Contract Management
Experience in developing and implementing Contract Management processes on projects of a similar nature and scale a must
Expertise in Infrastructure Ontario template agreements (technical advisory and AFP) a must
Experienced in the Contract Administration process
Engineering or Business Degree (or equivalent combinations of training)
Masters degree an asset
Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) an asset
Strong construction knowledge, with experience in Contract Management for a Contractor
Strong business acumen
Skills allow for working independently with little supervision
Prior Operational experience an asset
Thorough knowledge of applicable legal terminology, contract language interpretation, and Terms and Conditions
Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills
Strong computer skills (Powerpoint, MS Word including “blackline” functionality, MS Excel)
Strong communication skills – oral and written are essential - translating complex commercial concepts into plain language
Ability to work accurately, effectively under pressure
Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines
Ability to work with others as a team
Aecon fosters diversity , inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA Act during any step of the application process please click here.
Build Your Career at Aecon
Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.
We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity , expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!
What Is The Opportunity?
Scarborough Transit Connect (STC) is awarded the design and works of the Scarborough Subway Extension project. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC’s Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometers farther into Scarborough. It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools and other key destinations throughout the city.
As part of the Scarborough Transit Connect project based in Scarborough, we are looking for a Contracts Manager to join our Estimating and Project Management team. You will be responsible for ensuring that key legal documents supporting construction activities are compliant and consistent with STC’s commercial Risk Management Policies, and are optimal and practical to each project opportunity.
What You Will Do Here
Formalize, document, and maintain Departmental / Divisional best practices and processes.
Incorporate / comply with STC’s risk management policies and procedures.
Provide comprehensive review of key legal documents during the bid stage.
Compile logs of all key commercial risk items and any variances to STC’s risk and financial policies and preferences.
Propose alternate contract language where required.
Collaborate with Estimating, PMO, Operations, Finance, Legal, Treasury, Taxation, Senior Management as appropriate.
Generate associated qualifiers and exceptions to support the tender period RFI process and bid submissions.
Assist in the coordination of post submission RFI’s related to commercial risk items.
Coordinate the execution of key legal documents.
Coordinate internal and external distribution as applicable.
Maintain all key document control and electronic filing.
Facilitate the development of internal and external Joint-venture agreements as required.
Facilitate the review, approval and execution of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s), Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s) and Letters of Intent (LOI’s).
Liaise with Estimating Coordination re: key Subcontractor Agreements as required.
Participate in Project Handover and Project Kick-off meetings as appropriate.
Perform all duties in compliance with STC’s current and applicable processes, templates, checklists and tools.
Support the development of project Contract Management Plans as appropriate.
Support the administration of Contract Amendments affecting relevant Terms and Conditions.
Provide input into project Risk Register development as applicable.
Keeping appropriately current with applicable construction law.
Ensure adherence to appropriate Limits of Authority protocol.
Mentor and coach Estimating, PMO and Operational staff as may be required
What You Will Bring To The Team
Minimum of 7 years experience in Contract Management
Experience in developing and implementing Contract Management processes on projects of a similar nature and scale a must
Expertise in Infrastructure Ontario template agreements (technical advisory and AFP) a must
Experienced in the Contract Administration process
Engineering or Business Degree (or equivalent combinations of training)
Masters degree an asset
Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) an asset
Strong construction knowledge, with experience in Contract Management for a Contractor
Strong business acumen
Skills allow for working independently with little supervision
Prior Operational experience an asset
Thorough knowledge of applicable legal terminology, contract language interpretation, and Terms and Conditions
Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills
Strong computer skills (Powerpoint, MS Word including “blackline” functionality, MS Excel)
Strong communication skills – oral and written are essential - translating complex commercial concepts into plain language
Ability to work accurately, effectively under pressure
Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines
Ability to work with others as a team
Aecon fosters diversity , inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA Act during any step of the application process please click here.
Descartes
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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 22,000 customers around the globe use our cloud-based solutions to transform the way they move inventory and information to enhance productivity, better serve customers, thrive competitively, keep pace with evolving regulations, and respond to rapidly changing market conditions. Descartes is publicly traded (Nasdaq:DSGX, TSX:DSG) with headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and offices and partners around the world. With record financial performance for more than 16 years, we lead the industry in innovation investment. Every day, logistics service providers, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and other logistics-intensive businesses of all sizes rely on our scale, stability, and comprehensive solution footprint to move what’s most important to them. Learn more at www.descartes.com.
We’re growing fast and invite you to join our amazing team.
The Descartes Systems Group Inc. is an established and rapidly growing software company in the Kitchener-Waterloo tech community seeking to add a Corporate Counsel to its growing legal team. This role will provide broad exposure to a variety of matters related to the management and operations of an international publicly traded technology company.
Under the Supervision of the Senior Corporate Counsel, Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements;
Developing and revising agreement templates for various internal departments;
Implementing and ensuring compliance with standard contracting processes and contract requirements;
Monitoring legislative and regulatory changes in numerous jurisdictions and evaluating their impact on Descartes’ business operations;
Reviewing and negotiating inbound procurement and marketing contracts;
Assist as required on a wide array of corporate matters inherent to the day-to-day operation of a global organization; and
Assist as needed with mergers and acquisitions.
Experience Required
Law Degree and Membership in good standing in the law society of a Canadian province.
Minimum of 2 years experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on a variety of commercial transactions and contracts, such as IT procurement contracts, software licensing, SaaS agreements, e-commerce, hosting arrangements, SLAs, NDAs, professional services engagements, etc.
In-depth knowledge of commercial law in a variety of areas relevant to technology transactions.
Strong experience in privacy law and good knowledge of worldwide privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, UK GDPR, PIPEDA, etc.).
Experience with marketing contracts, including IOs, PRs, sponsorship, and venue agreements.
Business acumen and ability to assess issues from non-legal perspectives when providing support to product managers and other business units.
Experience working with a technology company is an asset.
Skills and Aptitudes Required
Sound judgment and a level of commercial sophistication gained from being on the front-lines of drafting and negotiating numerous types of technology transactions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong work ethic and professionalism.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at the same time, effectively adapt to changes in those priorities, and handle competing demands while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work under pressure and love of the challenges that arise in a fast-paced tech environment.
Highly organized, with a focus on time management.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to adopt a flexible work schedule from time to time to accommodate international time zones and/or peak work periods.
Willingness to travel occasionally.
LOCATION
This is a fully remote position with an option to work from our headquarters in Waterloo. Strong preference will be given to applicants in the Eastern Time Zone in Canada. #LI-Remote
Join Us As we scale, we’re looking for new doers, collaborators and innovators to join Descartes in uniting the people and technology that move the world as the Global Leader in Logistics and Supply Chain Technology. We’re entrepreneurial, hardworking, geeky-in-a-good way problem solvers. Guided by our values, we nurture a TEAM focused culture that invests in people and creates opportunities for advancement across a broad spectrum of career paths. We prioritize work-life balance and foster an environment with the space to take ownership, to be heard, and to carve a path for your individual accomplishments to help drive our success. At Descartes, everyone has a voice and the best argument wins, regardless of who makes it. We offer competitive compensation, great benefits, remote and flexible work hours, and the opportunity to join a company on an awesome mission with a great existing team and trajectory.
Descartes also has a deep sense of environmental responsibility. Learn more about how we helped our customers save over 552,000 metric tons of CO2 in 2020 by reducing fuel and paper consumption: https://www.descartes.com/who-we-are/social-responsibility-sustainability/environmental-impact. Join a team that’s committed to working with customers to conserve resources and enhance sustainability.
If you feel you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, and Descartes sounds like the team and the mission you want to be part of, apply now. We can’t promise it will be a fit, but we do promise to consider your experience.
Through COVID-19, we implemented a virtual hiring process and continue to interview and onboard candidates by video using Microsoft TEAMS. We record interviews and use them strictly for quality assurance, training and general record keeping purposes. Should you have any questions about this process, please connect with our hiring team in advance of scheduled interviews. We value the safety of each member of our community because we know we’re all in this together.
We are an Equal Employment employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please review our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at Descartes.com. Descartes is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. Applicants in North America with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email us at hrna@descartes.com. Provide your name and contact information along with the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Your request will be responded to as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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 22,000 customers around the globe use our cloud-based solutions to transform the way they move inventory and information to enhance productivity, better serve customers, thrive competitively, keep pace with evolving regulations, and respond to rapidly changing market conditions. Descartes is publicly traded (Nasdaq:DSGX, TSX:DSG) with headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and offices and partners around the world. With record financial performance for more than 16 years, we lead the industry in innovation investment. Every day, logistics service providers, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and other logistics-intensive businesses of all sizes rely on our scale, stability, and comprehensive solution footprint to move what’s most important to them. Learn more at www.descartes.com.
We’re growing fast and invite you to join our amazing team.
The Descartes Systems Group Inc. is an established and rapidly growing software company in the Kitchener-Waterloo tech community seeking to add a Corporate Counsel to its growing legal team. This role will provide broad exposure to a variety of matters related to the management and operations of an international publicly traded technology company.
Under the Supervision of the Senior Corporate Counsel, Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements;
Developing and revising agreement templates for various internal departments;
Implementing and ensuring compliance with standard contracting processes and contract requirements;
Monitoring legislative and regulatory changes in numerous jurisdictions and evaluating their impact on Descartes’ business operations;
Reviewing and negotiating inbound procurement and marketing contracts;
Assist as required on a wide array of corporate matters inherent to the day-to-day operation of a global organization; and
Assist as needed with mergers and acquisitions.
Experience Required
Law Degree and Membership in good standing in the law society of a Canadian province.
Minimum of 2 years experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on a variety of commercial transactions and contracts, such as IT procurement contracts, software licensing, SaaS agreements, e-commerce, hosting arrangements, SLAs, NDAs, professional services engagements, etc.
In-depth knowledge of commercial law in a variety of areas relevant to technology transactions.
Strong experience in privacy law and good knowledge of worldwide privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, UK GDPR, PIPEDA, etc.).
Experience with marketing contracts, including IOs, PRs, sponsorship, and venue agreements.
Business acumen and ability to assess issues from non-legal perspectives when providing support to product managers and other business units.
Experience working with a technology company is an asset.
Skills and Aptitudes Required
Sound judgment and a level of commercial sophistication gained from being on the front-lines of drafting and negotiating numerous types of technology transactions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong work ethic and professionalism.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at the same time, effectively adapt to changes in those priorities, and handle competing demands while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work under pressure and love of the challenges that arise in a fast-paced tech environment.
Highly organized, with a focus on time management.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to adopt a flexible work schedule from time to time to accommodate international time zones and/or peak work periods.
Willingness to travel occasionally.
LOCATION
This is a fully remote position with an option to work from our headquarters in Waterloo. Strong preference will be given to applicants in the Eastern Time Zone in Canada. #LI-Remote
Join Us As we scale, we’re looking for new doers, collaborators and innovators to join Descartes in uniting the people and technology that move the world as the Global Leader in Logistics and Supply Chain Technology. We’re entrepreneurial, hardworking, geeky-in-a-good way problem solvers. Guided by our values, we nurture a TEAM focused culture that invests in people and creates opportunities for advancement across a broad spectrum of career paths. We prioritize work-life balance and foster an environment with the space to take ownership, to be heard, and to carve a path for your individual accomplishments to help drive our success. At Descartes, everyone has a voice and the best argument wins, regardless of who makes it. We offer competitive compensation, great benefits, remote and flexible work hours, and the opportunity to join a company on an awesome mission with a great existing team and trajectory.
Descartes also has a deep sense of environmental responsibility. Learn more about how we helped our customers save over 552,000 metric tons of CO2 in 2020 by reducing fuel and paper consumption: https://www.descartes.com/who-we-are/social-responsibility-sustainability/environmental-impact. Join a team that’s committed to working with customers to conserve resources and enhance sustainability.
If you feel you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, and Descartes sounds like the team and the mission you want to be part of, apply now. We can’t promise it will be a fit, but we do promise to consider your experience.
Through COVID-19, we implemented a virtual hiring process and continue to interview and onboard candidates by video using Microsoft TEAMS. We record interviews and use them strictly for quality assurance, training and general record keeping purposes. Should you have any questions about this process, please connect with our hiring team in advance of scheduled interviews. We value the safety of each member of our community because we know we’re all in this together.
We are an Equal Employment employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please review our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at Descartes.com. Descartes is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. Applicants in North America with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email us at hrna@descartes.com. Provide your name and contact information along with the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Your request will be responded to as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.