Legal Counsel, Part Time, Contract

CARFAX’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.

Working Here

At CARFAX Canada, we’re more than just obsessed with cars. We’re obsessed with data and using it to help millions of Canadians buy, sell and maintain cars. We offer a literal award-winning culture and every day you get to choose how you get to do meaningful work with incredible people. So, looks like we’re obsessed with a couple things here – data and our people!

Job Details

CARFAX Canada is excited to announce a contractor opportunity as Legal Counsel. This contractor role requires the ideal candidate to have 5 + years of legal experience in Canada and be well versed in contract reviews, commercial work, employment matters and marketing material reviews.

This unique contractor role is remote and will require a commitment of 30 – 50 hours per month. The role has been created to help with overflow from our usual business activities.

Position Responsibilities

• Draft and review small to medium contracts with internal stakeholders.
• Draft and review general commercial legal work (NDAs, develop legal templates, review vendor agreements.
• Review and provide advice to the Marketing Team as it relates to marketing materials, campaigns, branding.
• Provide strategic and sound legal advice on all aspects of employment and labour law for the organization, including but not limited to employment demand letters, employment litigation files, human rights applications, workplace investigations, and other claims/proceedings;
• Provide general advice and legal oversight on immigration matters, such as work permits, travel authorizations, etc.
• Provide legal advice to the Leadership Team on new initiatives/projects.

Education and Experience Required:

• 5+ years of proven, legal experience, focused on commercial and in-house experience.
• Domestic, Canadian LLB.
• Must be a member of the Ontario Bar in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of employment law and procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English; French is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to make sound legal recommendations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CARFAX 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.