Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment and Corporate Compliance

The Legal Counsel, labor & employment and corporate compliance will play a key role in the development, implementation, and supervision of the company's global compliance activities and those of its affiliates.

Your main mission will be to provide legal advice on a variety of subjects and strategic projects related to labor and employment law, human rights, and occupational health and safety, for all of the company's business units and subsidiaries. In this capacity, you will be directly involved in managing employment law disputes and actively participate in internal investigations.

Additionally, you will be called upon to provide legal advice on compliance issues to mitigate the company's risks while promoting the achievement of its business objectives. You will be directly involved in the continuous improvement of the corporate compliance program, including the protection of personal information, and ensure compliance with the company's legal obligations and adherence to the Code of Business Conduct and related policies. You will also provide advice to office holders and business partners on sales and marketing practices.

Responsibilities

• Support HR business partners on labor and employment law issues.
• Conduct internal investigations and act as a liaison with external legal counsels, as needed.
• Actively participate in the improvement and implementation of the corporate compliance program, including the protection of personal information.
• Contribute to updating the Code of business conduct and supporting policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and industry best practices.
• Participate in the development and implementation of employee training on the Code of Conduct and company policies, both virtually and in person.
• In collaboration with the Communications team, organize communication campaigns to increase the visibility of the compliance program.
• Participate in internal audits to ensure operational compliance with internal policies and applicable laws.
• Prepare compliance reports for the board of directors, including investigations and audits.
• Monitor new laws and communicate their potential impacts to various office holders.
• Support commercial teams during partner and supplier audits, focusing on ethics, compliance, and governance.
• Assist colleagues in the commercial team with compliance-related contract issues.
• Respond to information requests from regulatory bodies (governments and professional orders).
• Contribute to the review process of promotional materials, in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs and Medical Information.
• Support commercial teams regarding their sales and marketing practices.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with business partners by facilitating open communication and staying informed about designated business units.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees.

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• Possess sound business and legal judgment.
• Ability to effectively evaluate and articulate practical consequences of legal strategies and options.
• Work well both independently and in collaboration with other team members.
• Excellent research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders and guide decision making.
• Effective coordination supervisory skills with the ability to oversee projects delegated to outside counsel.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptive, with the ability to operate and be an effective leader in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to implement legal strategies to meet business goals.
• Manage compliance issues in a manner that protects the best interests of the company, as well as the company's integrity, reputation, assets, officers, and employees, while ensuring the company operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.
• Ability to manage a large portfolio and variety of matters and projects.
• Strong skillset in risk management, both from a legal and reputational standpoint, litigation strategy, and ability to act as a trusted business advisor.
• Experience working with outside law firms and managing legal budgets.
• Proven track record of implementing processes and tools to effectively manage litigation files and reporting.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with executives and employees at all levels within the organization.
• Exhibit initiative and assertiveness including the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Fluency in both English and French is a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.