The Senior Legal Counsel will have the opportunity to tap into their curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.
- Partnering closely with business stakeholders in Canada and lead multidisciplinary projects for strategic legal advice beyond a single business unit.
- Working closely with senior leaders in Canada to ensure compliance to Canadian law in respect of all the company’s operations in Canada.
- Assisting on inquiries regarding local Canadian law compliance, commercial contracts, government contracts, product liability, interactions with healthcare professionals, healthcare regulatory, privacy, employment, dispute management, compliance, corporate governance, secretarial and / or other specialized areas as assigned.
- Working independently on matters of significant complexity or importance.
- Leading and executing cross-functional deals and projects of significant impact and/or complexity.
- Formulating strategies for sophisticated business setups and dispute resolution.
- Identifying and quantifying legal risks, including exploring options and alternatives that provide a balance between risks and business objectives.
- Raising and monitoring questions and legal discussions that have applicability to our businesses and operations of the company within Canada.
- Supporting and accompanying judicial and administrative claims.
- Providing recommendations, consultations, and training, including organizational policies or regulatory questions.
- Monitoring and proactively managing legal issues occurring within Canada, through direct involvement or through management of law firms.
- Supporting or aligning the activities of the department with the company’s strategy in Canada.
- Managing the legal department including budget, outside counsel, and legal technology.
Skills and Expertise:
Minimum qualifications and requirements:
- At least 8 years of post-qualified legal experience
- Bachelor’s degree in law from an accredited institution.
- Experience gained within a reputable commercial law firm and, ideally, experience in the in-house legal environment.
- Good understanding of general commercial law, competition law, health care law, privacy, and related areas of practice
- Experience dealing with Quebec law would be helpful
- Proficiency in English is required. French welcomed.
- Admission to practice in at least one Canadian jurisdiction.
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