R10098516 Legal Counsel - ( maternity leave contract) - 14 months (Ouvert)
Location:
Mississauga, ON - Creditview Rd (VA HO) - Respiratory therapy
Chez Air Liquide Soins de Santé à Domicile Canada, nous croyons aux soins centrés sur le patient et à l'innovation. Notre mission est de contribuer à l’amélioration des soins de santé. Qu'il s'agisse de faire évoluer nos outils, produits et systèmes en les numérisant ou de tisser des relations significatives avec nos patients.
Air Liquide Soins de Santé à Domicile Canada est un leader canadien en matière de tests et de traitements de l'apnée du sommeil et de services d'oxygénothérapie à domicile. Nous travaillons en étroite collaboration avec la communauté des soins de santé afin d'offrir aux patients une expérience exceptionnelle qui favorise la santé, le bien-être et la médecine collaborative.
Prêt à faire partie de cette famille internationale d'entreprises qui améliorent la qualité de vie des patients dans le monde entier ?
Comment allez-vous CONTRIBUER et GRANDIR?
As a Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive legal support across various aspects of the organization’s operations. Your primary responsibilities will include advising on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation and management, and risk mitigation. You will work closely with senior management and various departments to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, while also developing and implementing policies and procedures to safeguard the company's interests.
In this role, you will be expected to handle a broad range of legal matters, including employment law, healthcare regulations, and corporate transactions. You will also serve as a key advisor in managing external legal resources and resolving complex legal issues. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in corporate and healthcare law, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced and evolving legal landscape.
Legal Advisory
Provide legal guidance on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business operations to senior management and other departments.
Advise on legal implications of business decisions and strategies, including risk assessment and mitigation.
Provide operational legal advice to HR Business Partners on employment matters, including statutory return-from-leave protections, human rights/duty to accommodate, and workplace dispute management.
Contract Management
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, client contracts, commercial leases, and service agreements.
Ensure that all contracts comply with applicable laws and company policies.
Regulatory Compliance
Monitor and interpret Canadian healthcare regulations, Health Canada standards for medical devices (e.g., CPAP and home oxygen products), and provincial health privacy laws (PIPEDA, PHIPA) regarding Personal Health Information (PHI).
Ensure the company’s practices are in compliance with Health Canada regulations and other relevant laws.
Privacy & Data Protection: Advise on provincial and federal health privacy compliance (PIPEDA, PHIPA, etc.) regarding patient data and digital health initiatives.
Provide legal guidance on public-private service contracts (e.g., Home Oxygen Programs) and dual-funding billing frameworks involving Extended Health Benefits (EHB).
Dispute Resolution
Manage ongoing legal disputes and claims in collaboration with external defense counsel; maintain corporate document preservation and litigation hold obligations.
Represent the company in negotiations and settlements to achieve favorable outcomes.
Policy Development
Maintain, interpret, and enforce existing corporate policies and risk toolkits.
Conduct training for staff on legal compliance and best practices.
Risk Management
Corporate Transactions
Provide ad-hoc legal support for corporate governance, standard provincial/federal filings, entity maintenance, and special projects as required
Review and advise on transaction-related documentation and agreements.
Legal Research
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain accurate records of legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
Prepare and present legal reports and updates to the executive team and board of directors.
Collaboration
Other Duties: Perform any other duties or responsibilities as assigned or deemed appropriate by management to support organizational objectives.
Legal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Track, report on, and optimize key legal metrics, including contract turnaround time, dispute resolution success rates, and compliance audit performance.
Êtes-vous un MATCH ?
Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the bar in one or more Canadian provinces or territories
Minimum of 3 to 5+ years of post-call legal experience in Canada, with a strong background in commercial contracts, employment law, and corporate/regulatory compliance.
Experience in handling legal matters related to medical devices, regulatory compliance, and corporate transactions is highly desirable
Strong knowledge of Canadian healthcare regulations, including Health Canada guidelines and medical device compliance
Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and management skills
Proven ability to handle complex legal issues and provide practical solutions
Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Valid license to practice law in Canada; ability to practice in multiple provinces is an asset
High level of integrity and professional ethics
Familiarity with the healthcare sector and knowledge of industry-specific legal and regulatory issues is an advantage
Bilingualism (English/French) and familiarity with Quebec civil law or Law 25 privacy requirements is considered a strong asset.
High degree of self-sufficiency and organizational skills to manage administrative legal tasks, corporate records, and routine filings independently.
Additional Information
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualification and other job-related reasons. This job grade falls within a salary band starting at the minimum of $105,000 with opportunity for advancement.
Disclaimer: Please note that the job titles listed on this job posting may differ from those used in our internal job descriptions/position titles. While the titles may vary, the roles and responsibilities remain consistent.
Nos différences font notre performance
Chez Air Liquide, nous nous engageons à construire un lieu de travail diversifié et inclusif qui englobe la diversité de nos employés, de nos clients, de patients, de parties prenantes de la communauté et de cultures à travers le monde.
Nous accueillons et considérons les candidatures de tous les candidats qualifiés, quels que soient leurs antécédents. Nous croyons fermement qu'une organisation diversifiée ouvre des opportunités aux gens d'exprimer leur talent, à la fois individuellement et collectivement et contribue à favoriser notre capacité à innover en vivant nos fondamentaux, en agissant pour notre succès et en créant un environnement engageant dans un monde en mutation.
