Legal Counsel (12-Month Contract)
AbbVieMontrealContractLegal
Remotely
regulatory compliancecontract negotiationpharmaceutical industryprivacycanadian lawcompetition law
Job Description
📋 Description
- Lead counsel for Marketing, Medical Affairs, Trade and Market access on legal/regulatory issues
- Provide strategic commercial legal advice to AbbVie Canada and enterprise projects
- Draft, review and negotiate complex trade, master service, pharmacy, and other agreements
- Advise executive management on Canadian laws and regulatory matters
- Manage outside counsel and coordinate global/novel legal projects
- Coach and mentor junior attorneys and drive compliance with AbbVie’s Code of Conduct
🎯 Requirements
- Law degree from a recognized university
- Licensed to practice law in Canada (preferably Quebec)
- 3-5 years of relevant legal experience in regulated industries
- Strong understanding of competition, corporate, privacy, IP, and regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of market access and Canadian legal landscape
- Advanced French and English proficiency (bilingual communication with stakeholders)
🎁 Benefits
- AbbVie employment with equal opportunity
- Opportunity to work in a multinational team and contribute to strategic initiatives