Corporate Counsel, Canada

Grifols, S.A; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols, S.A. in Canada seeks a Corporate Counsel to support its Canadian operations, including plasma donation centers and manufacturing activities. You will draft and negotiate commercial contracts, provide regulatory guidance, and manage litigation with external counsel.

You will advise senior leadership on legal risks, work with Health Canada, and collaborate with HR, procurement, and operations in a hybrid Toronto-area setting.

Qualifications

• JD or LL.B. from a recognized law school.
• Licensed to practice in a Canadian provincial law society.
• 5–10 years of legal experience in private practice and/or in-house.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Experience giving practical legal advice to business stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual English/French is strongly preferred.
• Located in the Greater Toronto Area and able to work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal counsel for Canadian operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Provide guidance on real estate matters and leases.
• Manage and coordinate litigation matters.
• Coordinate with external counsel and Health Canada on regulatory inquiries.
• Advise leadership on legal risks and compliance.
• Partner with HR on employment-related matters.
• Support Corporate Communications with reviewed statements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Identify issues early and drive timely resolutions.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal advisory

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Multitasking

Bilingual English/French

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or LL.B.

Licensed in a Canadian provincial law society

Job description

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Job title: Corporate Counsel, Canada

Summary: The Corporate Counsel, Canada is responsible for providing legal support and strategic counsel to the Company's Canadian operations, including plasma collection centers and manufacturing activities. This role serves as the primary legal advisor for Canada, supporting a broad range of matters including commercial contracts, litigation management, regulatory compliance, employment-related issues, procurement, real estate, and corporate initiatives. The Corporate Counsel works closely with business leaders, Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Regulatory Affairs, the U.S. Legal Department, and external counsel to identify and mitigate legal risks while supporting business objectives. This position requires a proactive, business-oriented legal professional who can effectively manage diverse legal matters, prioritize competing demands, and leverage internal and external resources to deliver practical and timely solutions. The role operates with the support of the General Counsel, U.S. Legal Department, and external legal advisors and is ideal for a lawyer who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys serving as a trusted legal partner to the business.

Primary Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary legal counsel supporting the company's Canadian operations, including plasma donation centers and manufacturing activities.

Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including supply, procurement, vendor, service, and operational contracts.

Provide legal guidance on real estate matters, including leases and property-related agreements.

Manage and coordinate litigation matters, including donor claims, employment claims, and commercial disputes.

Work collaboratively with external counsel to develop legal strategies and ensure efficient management of legal proceedings.

Support interactions with Health Canada, including responses to requests for information, regulatory inquiries, and document submissions.

Advise business leaders on legal risks, compliance obligations, and practical solutions that support business objectives.

Partner with Human Resources on employment-related legal matters and employee mobility issues, including visas and work authorization requirements.

Support Corporate Communications by reviewing media statements, public-facing communications, and related inquiries.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Procurement, Human Resources, Regulatory Affairs, and Corporate Leadership.

Identify legal issues proactively, prioritize competing demands, and drive matters to timely resolution.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.).
• Licensed and in good standing with a Canadian provincial law society.
• 5-10 years of legal experience gained through a combination of private practice and/or in-house legal roles.
• Strong experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical legal advice to business stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and legal matters simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Will be considered strong assets:
  • Litigation experience, including management of disputes and coordination with external counsel.
  • Experience advising on real estate, procurement, manufacturing, regulatory, or employment-related matters.
  • A combination of law firm and in-house experience, ideally including litigation experience in private practice and corporate counsel experience supporting business operations.
  • Experience working within highly regulated industries such as healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, or pharmaceuticals.
  • Bilingualism in English and French is strongly preferred.
  • Located in the Greater Toronto Area and available to work in a hybrid environment.