Legal Counsel

Trader Corporation, the leading digital player in North American automotive, boasting the top marketplace AutoTrader.ca, which generates over 25 million monthly visits; AutoSync, a best-in-class suite of leading automotive software solutions; and DealerTrack, which provides dealers, lenders and manufacturers with a comprehensive set of digital solutions including sales/F&I products, market data and document services is growing our legal team. Lawyers on our team must be able to apply their knowledge and experience to novel scenarios and provide the best possible advice on sometimes unprecedented legal issues, in ways that allow the business to stay agile and innovative. Every person on our team is committed to making the car buying experience better for everyone, and it shows! We are looking for a talented lawyer to empower our business teams by providing product counseling and negotiating agreements for procurement, inbound licensing, partnerships and product integrations. From providing legal support on innovative new products to negotiating with some of the biggest banks and technology companies in the world, our work is challenging, varied and constantly evolving. To be successful on our team, collaboration and engagement are key. We collaborate with each other and with internal stakeholders, effectively guiding business strategies and communicating legal risk. We build trust with the internal business team, and show up for our clients both proactively, to ensure our business teams don’t run into problems, and reactively, when issues do come up.

About you: We’re looking for a curious, passionate and driven commercial lawyer, with experience and a strong interest in technology. You have to be ready for lots of contracts, be an effective and confident negotiator, with strong drafting skills and excellent attention to detail. You must have an aptitude for diving into the details of projects, whether it’s data flows in cross-platform product integrations, product development in regulated spaces, or software tools that help us build and operate our platforms. Success on our legal team requires , grit, brains, humility and a sense of humor. You also need to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, able to work with many different types of personalities, really connect with people, and work as a team player.

Requirements for the role:

1. A J.D. or LL.B.
2. A license to practice law in any common law province in Canada (preferably Ontario and/or Quebec).
3. Relevant legal experience, ideally having started out at a top-tier law firm, followed by in-house experience.
4. Substantial experience drafting and negotiating complex legal agreements, such as strategic partnerships, goods and services, software and other licensing arrangements, including those related to SaaS and other cloud-based services, API, fintech, and other technology-related offerings.
5. Substantial experience providing legal counsel on new product developments, including drafting terms of service and associated policies.
6. Experience leading and managing projects, and managing multiple priorities, stakeholders and deadlines.
7. A keen interest in creative legal problem solving, including researching novel and ambiguous areas of law.
8. Experience managing external legal counsel.
9. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and on an individual basis, without a lot of guidance or oversight.
10. Exceptional business judgement and relationship-building skills.
11. Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
12. The ability to thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Bonus experience:

1. Experience with regulatory law.
2. Experience with privacy and data issues.
3. Experience in commercial negotiation and providing product counsel in the technology sector.
4. Experience with consumer protection, intellectual property, privacy, contest, banking, and marketing and advertising law.

What’s in it for you…

-We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.

Fitness and wellness

-We provide discounts to nation-wide gyms, onsite gyms (when we’re in the office), an Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a virtual wellness program.

Benefits from Day 1

-Gym discounts

-Local in-office free gyms

-Employee and Family Assistance program

-Weekly virtual wellness events

-In addition to in-house training, we provide an annual lifestyle allowance of $1500 so you can grow your skills.

-Conferences & training budget

-Regular internal training programs

Financial planning

-Let us help you invest in your future with 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection.

Competitive salary

-Annual bonus structure

-3% CPP matching