Legal Counsel

Working HereAt CARFAX Canada, we’re more than just obsessed with vehicles. We’re obsessed with data and it’s potential to help millions of Canadians in buying, selling, and maintaining vehicles. But here’s what you really want to know about: the perks. Our team members enjoy weekly, free catered lunches at the office, flexible work that allows us to prioritize work-life balance, 4-day summer work weeks, and a state-of-the-art collaborative environment at our head office at 100 Kellogg Lane, London Ontario. Carfax Canada also offers competitive wages, exceptional benefits and employee wellness funding, a company matched pension program, parental leave top-up benefits, paid volunteer days, and the list goes on! Ultimately, every day at CARFAX Canada provides you with the opportunity to engage in meaningful work alongside incredible colleagues. It’s clear—we’re passionate about data and our people! Key InformationEmployment Status: Full-timeJob Type: Hybrid – In office with flexibility to manage your work schedule with up to 8 days per month to work-from-home.Location: London, Ontario*Please note that we have two operating entities in Canada, CARFAX Inc., and CARFAX Canada. This position is with CARFAX Canada.
Job DetailsWe’re seeking a skilled and experienced in-house Legal Counsel to join our team! The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing our legal landscape, ensuring our organization remains compliant with all legal requirements, while providing legal advice and support to the organization, working across various teams. This position requires a deep understanding of Canadian legal frameworks, particularly in commercial, contract and privacy law.  Position Responsibilities

• Legal Compliance: Monitor and ensure adherence to all relevant legislation and regulations.
• Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and legal documents, including vendor agreements, customer contracts, confidentiality agreements, and employment agreements.
• Privacy and Data Governance: Oversee compliance with privacy laws and regulations, including data protection policies and practices. Provide guidance on data governance strategies.
• Legal Advice: Provide practical legal advice to departments across the business. Collaborate with Human Resources (HR), Sales, IT, and Operations teams to support business objectives and mitigate risk. Train and support staff on legal matters.
• Risk Management: Identify, analyze, and mitigate complex legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage risks associated with business activities and strategic initiatives.
• Litigation Management: Oversee and manage litigation and dispute resolution process, working with external counsel as necessary.
• Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research to support decision-making and provide up-to-date legal advice.
• Legal Documentation: Maintain legal files and documentation. Develop and maintain standardized legal templates, forms, and policies.
• Employment Law: Advise on employment-related matters, workplace policies, and compliance with employment legislation.
• External Relationships: Communicate with and manage any third-party bodies such as external counsel or auditors.

 Education and Experience Required:

• 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.
• 8-10 years of experience, with a minimum of 4 years in an in-house role.  
• Solid understanding of several key areas of law such as contract law, corporate law, intellectual property, employment law, regulatory compliance, and data privacy law as it relates to the data and technology industries.  
• Strong understanding of Canadian legal frameworks and regulations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and drafting skills. 
• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases. 
• Experience within the technology and/or information industry is considered an asset. 

Equal Opportunity EmployerCARFAX Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  We’re committed to providing accommodations by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email hr@carfax.ca. If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit our website https://www.carfax.ca/careers. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired.  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  About UsCARFAX’s mission is to help millions of people shop, buy, service and sell used cars with more confidence. As a leader in vehicle history and valuation, CARFAX provides impartial and comprehensive information for consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX‘s Canadian headquarters in London, Ontario supports Canadian and U.S. markets, drawing on billions of data records from thousands of sources, enabling used vehicle buyers and sellers to make informed decisions. CARFAX is consistently recognized as a top employer and business. CARFAX is a part of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). Find out more at www.carfax.ca and connect with CARFAX on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.  Our values serve as the foundation of our culture by helping inform the actions and behaviours that make us successful. We strive to integrate these values into how we collaborate, navigate challenges, and make decisions daily. Objective – Guided by facts, driven by results.Transparent – Clarity through open and honest communication.Customer advocate – Putting the customer at the center of everything we do.Solutions oriented – Turning challenges into opportunities.Integrity – Where honesty meets action.