Legal Counsel - ( maternity leave contract) - 14 months

VitalAire Canada Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available

Job summary

Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada is seeking a Legal Counsel on a maternity leave contract (14 months) based in Mississauga, ON. You will support corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and risk management across the organization.

You will collaborate with senior management, HR, and external counsel to ensure legal alignment with Health Canada guidelines, PHIPA/PIPEDA, and provincial health privacy laws. Strong drafting and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• JD or LL.B. admission to Canadian bar required.
• 3–5+ years of post-call experience in Canada with contracts focus.
• Experience in medical device/healthcare regulatory space is highly desirable.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and high-stakes advisory skills.
• Knowledge of Health Canada guidelines and PHIPA/PIPEDA is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support across governance, regulatory compliance, contracts and risk management.
• Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance and business decisions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including vendor and client agreements.
• Advise HR on employment matters and statutory leave protections.
• Liaise with external counsel and regulatory agencies as needed.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal drafting

Regulatory compliance

Employment law

Healthcare regulations

Communication skills

Bilingual (EN/FR)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or LL.B.

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

R10098516 Legal Counsel - ( maternity leave contract) - 14 months (Open) Location: Mississauga, ON - Creditview Rd (VA HO) - Respiratory therapy

Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada, we believe in patient-centered care and innovation. We’re on a mission to help transform healthcare for the better. From advancing and digitizing our tools, products, and systems, to forging meaningful relationships with our patients. Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada is a leading provider of sleep apnea tests, treatments, and home oxygen services. We partner closely with the healthcare community to deliver an exceptional patient experience that supports health, wellness, and collaborative medicine. Ready to be part of this global family of companies making a difference in the quality of life for patients around the world?

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of legal matters, including employment law, healthcare regulations, and corporate transactions.
• Serve as a key advisor in managing external legal resources and resolving complex legal issues.
• 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.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, client contracts, commercial leases, and service agreements.
• 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).
• 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).
• 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.
• Maintain, interpret, and enforce existing corporate policies and risk toolkits. Conduct training for staff on legal compliance and best practices.
• Identify and assess potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Conduct internal audits and assessments to ensure ongoing compliance and address any identified issues.
• 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.
• Stay current with changes in laws and regulations affecting the healthcare and medical device sectors. Conduct legal research to support decision‑making and policy development.
• Maintain accurate records of legal documents, contracts, and correspondence. Prepare and present legal reports and updates to the executive team and board of directors.
• Work closely with external legal advisors and regulatory agencies. Collaborate with other departments to support company objectives and ensure legal alignment.
• 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.

Are you a 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background.

We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders.

About Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada

Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment. Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be here!