General Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage the legal affairs function of the organization, encompassing governance legal advisory, regulatory interpretation, litigation, labor and employment law, and coordination with external counsel.

• Serve as the General Counsel to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors on intricate legal, regulatory, and governance issues.

• Offer legal counsel and regulatory interpretation pertinent to the organization's core business processes, including drug file negotiation frameworks, mechanisms, and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards.

• Counsel on the legal structuring of strategic partnerships and high-risk organizational agreements.

• Draft, review, and update all contractual agreements.

• Interpret and apply federal, provincial, territorial, and international legal and regulatory frameworks as they pertain to the organization's activities and strategic decisions.

• Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes and evaluate their significant implications for organizational strategy, legal obligations, and regulatory risk exposure.

• Identify, assess, and escalate substantial legal and regulatory risks to the Chief Executive Officer as necessary.

• Provide guidance on labor and employment law issues within a unionized context, including the interpretation of collective agreements, workplace investigations, grievance procedures, arbitration, and compliance with human rights.

• Retain and oversee external legal counsel for litigation, regulatory investigations, and specialized matters, ensuring privilege, confidentiality, and evidentiary integrity.

• Deliver legal guidance, training, and awareness initiatives to leadership and staff to facilitate compliance and informed decision-making.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized Canadian university.

• Membership in good standing with a law society in a Canadian province or territory.

• 10+ years of experience in a senior legal advisor capacity.

• 10+ years of experience in regulated sectors (e.g., healthcare, pharmaceuticals, public sector, or not-for-profit environments).

• Experience in unionized environments.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills in French (asset).

• Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial legal and regulatory frameworks, including corporate governance, labor and employment law, contract negotiation, and legal risk management.

• Familiarity with applicable international legal and regulatory requirements relevant to the organization's operations.

• Demonstrated experience advising Boards, senior executives, and public sector or healthcare leaders on complex legal issues.

• High-level analytical skills for interpreting legislation, evaluating compliance obligations, and assessing legal risks.

• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical ecosystem and jurisdiction-specific policy environments.

• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills for complex agreements and settlements.

• Keen attention to detail in reviewing contracts, policies, and regulatory documents.

• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

• Strong business and digital acumen.

🏝️ Benefits

• Group benefits package for permanent employees from the first day of employment.