Corporate and Commercial Law Clerk

Basis:

Permanent - Full Time

Area of Interest:

Legal & Compliance

Locations:

Oakville, ON / Waterloo, ON

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. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Corporate and Commercial Law Clerk who will provide general corporate and commercial maintenance, compliance and governance support to Geotab and its domestic and foreign subsidiaries. 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 Corporate and Commercial Law Clerk you will be responsible for assisting in managing directly or through service providers, Geotab’s corporate structure including maintenance of corporate records, corporate filings and other related matters. In addition, you will be responsible for assisting Geotab’s legal team in its commercial contracting including; maintaining contracts, filing contracts appropriately, and facilitating legal commercial operations (e.g. coordinating electronic signatures to authorized signatories, managing CLM filings and contract labeling).

How you’ll make an impact
  • Assist in managing the overall global corporate maintenance of Geotab and its domestic and foreign subsidiaries, including the filing of ongoing annual returns.

  • Perform a variety of legal and administrative duties while coordinating and assisting paralegals or lawyers.

  • Review and draft a variety of official documents and contracts within the Legal team.

  • Formatting, transmitting and processing documents through electronic means and, occasionally, physical signatures.

  • Providing general administrative assistance to the Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel and the legal team.

  • Perform commercial administrative tasks within the Legal department to ensure best practice and procedure adherence.

  • Act as the commercial legal operations expert on managing transaction flow and signature approval matrix.

What you’ll bring to this role
  • 5+ years of experience as a corporate law clerk in a law firm or in-house legal department, preferably with experience supporting transactional and commercial work.

  • Experience in multiple jurisdictions is an asset.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to read, write and speak multiple languages an asset.

  • 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 well-judged decisions.

  • Strategic mindset, has a keen sense of priorities, along with an ability to pivot as the landscape changes.

  • Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides.) and CLMs.

  • Ability to work independently as well as with a team.

  • Ability to pay attention to detail while managing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

  • Completion of law clerk program recognized by the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario or similar accreditation is an asset.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

Why job seekers choose Geotab

Flex working arrangements

Home office reimbursement program

Baby bonus & parental leave top up program

Online learning and networking opportunities

Electric vehicle purchase incentive program

Competitive medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible first working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!

We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.

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