Senior Legal Counsel

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.