Job Description

Work Flexibility: Remote or Hybrid or OnsiteWho we want:Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data, and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.What you will do:This is a unique opportunity to join the growing Legal Department at Stryker Canada, reporting directly to the Regional (General) Counsel for Canada. The Associate Regional Counsel will be a strategic business partner to Stryker\xe2\x80\x99s Canadian business and will be responsible for advising on a broad range of legal and business issues. The Associate Regional Counsel will be a legal \xe2\x80\x9cgeneralist\xe2\x80\x9d responsible for drafting and negotiating a variety of contractual arrangements and providing counsel to internal stakeholders in support of the diverse day-to-day activities and strategic projects of the Canadian business.The Senior Legal Counsel (internal job title - Associate Regional Counsel) is a hybrid role and will include the option to work remotely in accordance with the Company\xe2\x80\x99s Workplace Flexibility policy.You will:Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperationResponsible to live and drive Stryker\xe2\x80\x99s Values: Integrity, Accountability, People, and PerformanceIndependently draft and negotiate various types of partnership, customer, and vendor agreements, including sales, service, supply, distribution, consulting, clinical study, product trial, confidentiality, and similar commercial agreements, all in a manner that manages business and legal riskConduct complex legal analysis and provide timely, solutions-oriented support to internal stakeholders on a broad range of Canadian laws, rules, and regulations related to the sale of medical devices and interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs) in Canada.In partnership with the Canadian Compliance team, draft and implement appropriate agreements for HCP consultancies and research sponsorshipsReview advertising and marketing materials for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Stryker corporate policies.Provide counsel and support in the context of large transactional matters such as global acquisitions.Maintain working knowledge of current and emerging laws and regulations, industry trends, and guidance on country, provincial, and local laws, as well as Stryker corporate policies.Successfully partner with both external and internal counsel to support the needs of the Canadian business.Build and maintain strong partnerships with HR, Sales, Finance, Operations, and other key stakeholders within the Canadian and global Stryker business units.Effectively communicate and collaborate with various COEs, including Litigation, Intellectual Property, Employment and Labor, Privacy, Global Technology, and Regulatory, amongst many others.Support Stryker\xe2\x80\x99s global legal and compliance network and its risk management initiatives.Actively participate in the projects and work undertaken by the International Global Legal team.Assist with other mandates at the direction of the Regional Counsel.What you need:Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree required10 years of general work experience is required5+ years of legal counsel experience gained in a large firm environment and/or relevant in-house position, with significant commercial and/or corporate contracts and drafting experience is preferredJD from a recognized Canadian law school and active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario is requiredFrench Bilingual is a strong assetExperience supporting business in Quebec is highly desirableTravel Percentage: 10%

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