Avocat - conseil principal pour EDC, société canadienne de financement et d’assurance du commerce international. Structuration, négociation et documentation de transactions de prêts et de financements de projets.
About the role
- Conseiller juridique chez Pharmascience, gérant litiges, arbitrages et enquêtes réglementaires pharmaceutiques. Conseils pratiques aux unités commerciales et coordination des avocats externes partout au Canada.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the management and resolution of litigation, arbitrations, mediations, government investigations, and other disputes involving the company, its affiliates, and subsidiaries
- Handle matters involving intellectual property, commercial and contract law, employment law, class actions, and regulatory or government investigations
- Provide practical legal advice to help the company manage risk, maintain compliance, achieve effective resolutions, and stay within its legal budget
- Support the management of a portfolio of litigation, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution matters
- Act as a trusted legal advisor and provide practical, timely, and business-focused advice
- Serve as a liaison between business units and external legal counsel by providing guidance and instructions
- Assist with managing and responding to document production and e-discovery requests
- Support the management of external legal counsel, including negotiating budgets, fee proposals, and engagement letters, and reviewing invoices related to litigation matters
- Conduct research on legal issues, draft legal opinions, and present them to designated business units
- Report directly to the Director, Legal Affairs, Litigation
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B./J.D.)
- Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario or the Barreau du Québec
- Two to four years of progressive litigation experience gained at a leading law firm and/or within a large organization operating in a highly regulated industry
- Significant experience in commercial law and product liability matters in the pharmaceutical sector and/or in managing a large litigation portfolio is an asset
- Experience in intellectual property law is an asset
- Experience with pharmaceutical litigation related to the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations (PM(NOC)) is an asset
- Experience with class actions is an asset
- Experience with product liability is an asset
- Strong legal and business judgment
- Ability to assess the practical implications of legal strategies and options and explain them clearly
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with other team members
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
- Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to thrive and exercise effective leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to implement legal strategies to achieve business objectives
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to interact effectively with executives and employees at all levels of the organization
- Initiative and confidence, with the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written
- Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec (required qualification)
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus
- Employee referral program offering up to $3,000
- Vacation and personal days available from the date of hire
- Group insurance coverage from day one, including telemedicine
- Competitive retirement plan with employer contributions from day one
- Employee assistance program
- Ongoing training provided
- Stimulating and collaborative work environment
- On-site parking
- Gym
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