Legal Counsel

BJRC Recruiting; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise pionnière dans les droits pharmaceutiques global recherche un Conseiller Juridique stratégique et orienté solutions pour rejoindre son équipe en pleine expansion à Toronto. Le candidat sera responsable de fournir des conseils juridiques sur divers aspects, y compris les contrats, la conformité, et le soutien juridique des communications avec les investisseurs. Ce rôle clé permet de façonner la stratégie juridique et la conformité d'une entreprise publique en pleine croissance.

Qualifications

• Membre en règle de la Law Society de l'Ontario (ou transférable d'une autre province canadienne).
• 3+ années d'expérience en droit des affaires ou en droit des valeurs mobilières.
• Expérience avérée dans les transactions financières, M&A ou capital-investissement.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des conseils juridiques sur les contrats, le financement, et la gouvernance.
• Rédiger et négocier divers documents juridiques.
• Assurer la conformité avec les règlements des valeurs mobilières.

Skills

Rédaction

Négociation

Attention aux détails

Solutions juridiques pratiques

Education

JD ou équivalent

Job description

Location : Toronto, ON | Full-Time, Permanent

Our Client

Our client is a pioneering investor in global pharmaceutical royalties, focused on accelerating therapeutic innovation by providing capital to inventors, academic institutions, and biopharma companies. They are seeking a strategic and solutions-oriented Legal Counsel to join their growing team in Toronto.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance across the business on contracts, financing, regulatory, and governance matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents including NDAs, agreements, and other instruments
• Ensure compliance with securities regulations and internal corporate policies
• Liaise with investor relations to support legal aspects of shareholder communications
• Work cross-functionally with executive leadership, external advisors, and internal stakeholders
• Manage relationships with external counsel to ensure cost-effective, high-quality service
• Support audits, due diligence, litigation, and corporate development activities
• Lead legal research and stay informed of relevant legislative and regulatory updates
• Reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer
• Collaborative, high-performing, and mission-driven environment
• Opportunity to help shape legal strategy and compliance for a growing public company
• Key role supporting capital deployment in the dynamic biopharmaceutical sector

Requirements

• JD or equivalent and member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (or transferable from another Canadian jurisdiction)
• 3+ years of experience in corporate law, securities law, or related field, either in private practice or in-house
• Proven transactional experience in finance, M&A, private equity, or securities
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to translate business needs into practical legal solutions
• Professional, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment