Legal and Regulatory Counsel - Canada

Your Tasks

• Management of interactions with authorities, audits, investigations, corrective actions and crisis matters.
• Support for product launches, regulatory maintenance, submissions, product changes and file governance.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Pragmatic legal advice to business teams and risk management.
• Canadian regulatory framework for cosmetics, drugs and medical devices, including Health Canada requirements.
• Assessment and substantiation of advertising, performance and health claims, including required evidence standards.
• Labelling, packaging, licensing, notification and regulatory communication requirements.
• Regulatory analysis of ingredients, formulations, innovations, launches and product changes.
• Knowledge of the Competition Act, advertising standards, consumer protection and Quebec language requirements.

Your Profile

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post-call experience.
• Law degree and member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec or another Canadian law society.
• Training or demonstrated experience in regulatory law applicable to consumer or health products.
• In-house legal experience strongly preferred, ideally in a regulated industry.
• Experience in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, natural health products, medical devices or other regulated consumer products.
• Hands-on regulatory affairs experience, including review of claims, labelling and compliance files.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, commercially workable recommendations.
• Assessment of regulatory risks and development of appropriate mitigation measures.
• Full professional proficiency in French and English, both written and spoken.

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, Coppertone, Elastoplast, and Aquaphor. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society. Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live a culture of inclusion, respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all. As Head of Supply Chain, you will lead the end-to-end supply chain for the Canadian business, with full accountability for operational performance, customer service, inventory and supply chain cost delivery. Translate business strategy into reliable, cost-effective operations that support profitable growth and successful product launches. The role leads Demand Planning, Customer Replenishment and Collaboration, and Value Added Services. It oversees Canadian execution through local teams, North America functions and external service providers.

Additional information

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM BEIERSDORF CANADA You will join an entrepreneurial, innovative, and fast paced culture where every employee’s contributions make a big impact. Our teams act with Care, Simplicity, Courage, and Trust to continuously improve as leaders and deliver superior skin care products. At Beiersdorf, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.