Lawyer, Legal Affairs Department

Job Description Summary

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines.

Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.

Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic Lawyer to join our legal team. You will be responsible for legal research, drafting and reviewing contracts, and assisting in litigation preparation. This role is an ideal opportunity for a recent law graduate or someone with limited legal experience to develop their skills and make significant contributions to our legal department.

It’s an ideal opportunity for recent law graduates to make valuable contributions. You will join our dynamic legal team and develop your skills in commercial and regulatory law by collaborating with cross-functional teams and aligning legal objectives with the business strategy of our pharmaceutical company.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Legal Support and Advice:

• Conduct legal research and provide concise summaries of findings.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on various legal matters.

Strategic Support and Risk Management:

• Analyze and contribute to various legal mandates, including acquisition and licensing contracts.
• Play a leading role in risk management, including involvement in critical impact cases and class action lawsuits.
• Utilize leadership and communication skills to influence decisions and achieve beneficial outcomes for the company.

Data Privacy and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with Canadian data privacy laws and regulations, including PIPEDA and provincial privacy legislation.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments for new projects and initiatives to address privacy risks.
• Respond to data subject access requests and manage data breach incidents in compliance with Canadian data privacy regulations.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Admission to the bar and in good standing.
• 1 to 5 years of experience as a corporate lawyer.
• Fluency in oral and written French is mandatory. Knowledge of English, both oral and written, is required for occasional communication with customers, partners, and/or colleagues, whether in Canada or internationally.

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Client-oriented and results-driven, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team.

Desirable Requirements:

• Pharmaceutical or healthcare sector experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical regulations, regulatory frameworks, and industry practices is an asset.
• Understanding of drug development processes and clinical trials is an asset.
• Experience in reviewing and negotiating contracts commonly used in the pharmaceutical sector (e.g., licensing agreements, manufacturing agreements) is an asset.

You’ll receive:

• A minimum of three weeks’ vacation.
• Paid time off in addition to your annual vacation and statutory holidays.
• Time back between Christmas and New Year’s Day with full pay.
• Group pension plan with substantial employer contributions.
• Generous and flexible group insurance coverage through our private plan.
• Employee and family assistance.
• Hybrid work formula offered.
• Telemedicine services.
• Parental leave – supplemental top-up payments up to 100% of base salary, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
• Career enhancement and development, including learning, training, and professional recognition opportunities.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Skills Desired: Business Networking, Business Partners, Calls Handling, Contract Management, Curiosity, Decision Making Skills, Finance, Law (Legal System), Litigation Law, Microsoft Office, Proactivity, Quality Control