Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory Health

ZSA Canada; Ontario; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team in Canada. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in corporate and regulatory law, with an emphasis on health law work. Responsibilities include providing counsel on regulatory matters, contract negotiations, and supporting incident response efforts. Strong communication skills and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in corporate and regulatory law.
• Health law experience is an asset.
• Ability to operate effectively in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on regulatory matters and contract negotiation.
• Support incident response and breach investigations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Navigate and interpret complex regulatory environments.

Skills

Regulatory law expertise

Contract negotiation

Strong communication skills

Sound judgment

Ability to navigate regulatory environments

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team, with a focus on regulatory matters and contracts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7+ years of experience in corporate and regulatory law, gained in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department. Health law experience is an asset, as this role will support a range of legal needs, with approximately 80% of the work focused on the health and wellness space. Key areas include privacy (including incident response and breach investigations), consumer protection, and commercial contract negotiation. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments are essential. Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Orit Sinai at [e-mail], quoting Ref. #LI33762.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on regulatory matters and contract negotiation, with emphasis on privacy, consumer protection, and health‑related regulatory concerns.
• Support incident response and breach investigations as part of privacy program responsibilities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and other legal documents to support business objectives.
• Navigate and interpret complex regulatory environments to guide business decisions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in corporate and regulatory law, gained in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
• Health law experience is an asset.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a regulated environment.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting