Corporate Counsel
Type: Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid: 1-2 days onsite - 3 days remote
Reporting to the Head of Legal Affairs & General Counsel Canada the incumbent shall be responsible for providing legal advice in the fields of law critical to promoting, protecting and defending the company’s rights and interests, and ensure that the company complies with the applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, the incumbent shall be expected to anticipate and alert the Leadership team and relevant business groups to any significant legal concerns or exposure and potential corresponding liability or risk.
Key responsibilities and duties for this job
- Revise, draft, interpret, approve and negotiate the company’s contracts and various contract clauses, as well as other legal documents.
- Provide legal advice on all legal aspects relevant to the company’s operations, such as, healthcare law, commercial law, corporate law, labor and employment law, compliance (competition, Industry practices and Codes, etc.), product liability, clinical and regulatory matters, intellectual property (including PMPRB) and privacy law.
- Responsible for the review and preparation of Product Listing Agreements.
- Review and advise on media relations materials, promotional materials as applicable.
- Support corporate work as needed, such as resolutions, minute books and provincial registrations.
- Subject to approval by the General Counsel, manage and supervise certain company files entrusted to external lawyers.
- Ensure that the company's everyday activities comply with the applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and company policies.
- Assist the Ethics and Business Integrity for Canada concerning the interpretation and application of the relevant Company, Industry Codes and relevant regulations.
- Assist the Privacy Officer concerning the interpretation and application of federal and provincial legislation relating to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information (particularly in clinical studies).
Key requirements for this job
- Bachelor of Laws, member of the Ontario or Quebec Bar.
- Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in private practice or as in-house counsel.
- In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector would be an asset.
- Strong Interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Sense of initiative and organization.
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
- Ability to engage in thoughtful risk taking.
- Strong business acumen with strategic ability.
- Strong specific/concise communication skills (spoken and written).
- Time and priority management skills.
- Ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment with aggressive timelines and evolving priorities.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, reliable, responsive and accountable.
- Team player
- Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
- Languages - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. French language is welcome but not required.
