QNX, Legal Counsel

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Think embedded, think QNX!

QNX® is a trusted supplier of safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, frameworks and development tools, and provides expert support and services for building the world’s most critical embedded systems. We are the embedded experts. QNX was born in embedded, and provides time-tested and trusted foundation software, including our deterministic micro-kernel real-time operating system (RTOS), safety-certified products, middleware and security solutions, all purpose-built for embedded systems. Global leaders such as Audi, BMW, General Electric, Cisco, and Lockheed Martin depend on QNX technology for their in-car electronics, medical devices, industrial automation systems, network routers, and other mission- or life-critical applications.

QNX software is trusted by more than 68% of the Electric Vehicle market by volume, 24 of the top 25 EV manufacturers and is running in 255 million vehicles globally. Our foundation products have been pre-certified to ISO 26262 ASIL D, and we offer a broad range of board support packages, professional services, AUTOSAR adaptive support and middleware solutions – from acoustic management to digital cockpits to advanced driving assistance (ADAS) - to accelerate development and help OEMs meet Start of Production (SOP) dates.

Are you the person we're looking for?

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to support and grow our global software business.  As a member of QNX’s talented and collegial legal team, you will draft and negotiate various legal agreements, as well as support the senior members of the QNX’s legal department on a wide range of matters, including (but not limited to) contracts, regulatory compliance, marketing/advertising, intellectual property issues, and legal research. We are looking for a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, attention to detail, strong ability to think critically and clearly communicate in writing, team focus, ability to work independently, and a “can do” attitude are the prerequisites for success.

• Impact that matters: Your work will support industries where reliability and safety are critical

• Career growth: Build expertise across commercial law, IP, compliance, and global technology markets

• Collaborative culture: Work alongside a talented, collegial legal team and world‑class engineers

• Flexibility: Remote role based in Toronto, with preference for occasional collaboration in our Waterloo office

• Rewards: Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to learn and grow.

​You will:

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including software license agreements, services agreements, partnering agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and related agreements

• Advise and provide guidance on legal issues relating to commercial terms

• Provide legal support on a wide variety of matters to mitigate legal risks while advancing business initiatives in compliance with corporate policies
• Respond to business queries and evaluate and mitigate risks to provide appropriate legal solutions

• LLB or JD, with admission to practice law in Ontario

• Proven legal experience in commercial law, contracts, ideally in the technology sector

• Exceptional drafting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

• Strong communication abilities — both written and verbal

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently

• Attention to detail, adaptability, and a “can‑do” attitude

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