Septodont is a leading manufacturer of dental pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The French-based company employs over 2,000+ people globally. We have six manufacturing plants in France, India, North and South America, and an international distribution network that is dedicated to serving the needs of dental professionals in more than 150 countries. Our North American operations have facilities in Ontario, Montreal, and Pennsylvania. It also has Latin American operations with facilities in Brazil and Colombia.
Our Cambridge, Ontario site is also home to our Novocol Pharma division, which focuses on contract development and manufacturing, specialized in sterile injectable cartridge and combination product manufacturing.
Our employees are our number one asset! We offer developmental opportunities, excellent compensation and benefit programs, discounted gym memberships, work/life balance programs, employee recognition, social events and spirit days.
Job Summary
Reporting to the General Counsel, Americas, the Legal Counsel is responsible for providing general legal services and advice relating to all aspects of the company\xe2\x80\x99s business operations. The Legal Counsel will also manage and oversee the work of a Law Clerk and liaise with the Senior Global Contracts Systems Specialist on company contract management software.
Responsibilities
Contracts, employment, human rights and immigration law, data privacy, intellectual property, supply chain and general corporate matters within a GMP regulated environment
Assist with the review and negotiation of commercial contracts including non-disclosure agreements, supply agreements, vendor agreements, development agreements, distribution agreements, master services agreements, quality agreements, SaaS and other IT-related agreements
Provide advice on employment, human rights and immigration matters
Provide advice on data privacy matters and review data processing agreements, safety data exchange agreements, maintain the company\'s data processing register in compliance with the GDPR, assist with privacy impact assessments and assist the company\xe2\x80\x99s Data Protection Officer with all other privacy-related matters
Provide legal support with corporate mergers and acquisitions
Provide legal advice and general counseling, identify and anticipate potential legal issues that may result from business objectives
Use creative, innovative and expert legal analysis and interpretations when drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal documents
Analyze and interpret matters as presented by various company departments and groups, and provide timely, credible and accurate legal advice regarding all legal issues facing the company so as to ensure compliance with federal, provincial and local laws and all contractual relationships
Assist the company departments and groups to clearly understand the legal risks and issues of any particular matter
Work as a member of various cross-functional teams to provide proactive legal advice rather than reactive legal services, constantly balancing legal risk with required business objectives
Contribute to the company\xe2\x80\x99s growth by providing highly competent, pro-active, timely, innovative, and cost-effective legal services to minimize legal risks, while supporting Company strategies
Liaise with Senior Global Contracts Systems Specialist on maximizing the use and efficiency of the company contracts management software
Manage the performance and development of all direct reports
Conduct activities such as employee performance reviews, administering individual development plans, recommending, and administering disciplinary action if required, and conducting conflict resolution
Observe and support all safety guidelines and regulations
Follow GMP and regulatory requirements and ensures quality standards are met
Model the company mission, vision and values statements, policies, and current standard business practices
Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications
Education
J.D.
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Experience
Minimum 5-6 years of relevant experience at a law firm, pharmaceutical company or other highly regulated environment
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
Strong knowledge/expertise of privacy (Canadian & U.S privacy legislation), GDPR strongly preferred and privacy designation of CIPP/C or CIPP/E preferred
Strong knowledge/expertise of employment, human rights and immigration law
Excellent analytical, drafting, written and oral communication skills
Experience managing others including Paralegals or Law Clerks
Sensitive to issues of confidentiality and ability to use discretion as warranted
Fluency in English required with fluency or strong knowledge of French preferred
Contract type
Permanent
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
4- Master
Minimum level of experience required
6-10 years
Languages
English (3- Advanced)
Position location
Job location
North America, Canada, Cambridge
Location
Cambridge
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