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Corporate Counsel

emergiTEL Inc.

emergiTEL is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel for our client in the healthcare and life sciences industry. This is a Permanent role. Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada

Job Description

  • Provide strategic legal advice and guidance on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and business law matters, both domestic and international
  • Advise on complex corporate transactions, contracts, and commercial agreements
  • Support mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and infrastructure projects
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations affecting the health sciences and life sciences industry
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks while supporting business initiatives
  • Supervise and manage external legal counsel and coordinate cross‑functional legal projects
  • Oversee intellectual property matters, including patents and trademarks
  • Manage the legal budget and relationships with external counsel
  • Deliver practical, business‑focused legal solutions in a highly transactional environment

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree and admission to the Law Society of Ontario
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within the health sciences or life sciences sector
  • Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and applicable regulatory law
  • Experience with international legal matters and familiarity with U.S., EU, and U.K. legal systems is an asset
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and drafting skills
  • Proven ability to work independently and provide pragmatic legal advice aligned with business objectives

Vacancy Status / Statut du poste

This is an active position currently open for hiring. / Ce poste est activement ouvert au recrutement.

Use of Artificial Intelligence / Utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle

No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening or selection process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team. / Aucune intelligence artificielle (IA) n'est utilisée dans le processus de présélection ou de sélection. Toutes les candidatures sont examinées par notre équipe de recrutement.

Equal Opportunity / Égalité des chances

emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. Hiring decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role. / emergiTEL s'engage à créer un milieu de travail diversifié et inclusif. Nous accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quel que soit leur parcours. Les décisions d'embauche sont basées uniquement sur les compétences, l'expérience et les qualifications pertinentes pour le poste.

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Vacancy posted 8 days ago
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