Legal Counsel - ( maternity leave contract) - 14 months

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At Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada, we believe in patient-centered care and innovation. We’re on a mission to help transform healthcare for the better. From advancing and digitizing our tools, products, and systems, to forging meaningful relationships with our patients.

Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada is a leading provider of sleep apnea tests, treatments, and home oxygen services. We partner closely with the healthcare community to deliver an exceptional patient experience that supports health, wellness, and collaborative medicine.

Ready to be part of this global family of companies making a difference in the quality of life for patients around the world?

Legal Advisory

• Provide legal guidance on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business operations to senior management and other departments.

• Advise on legal implications of business decisions and strategies, including risk assessment and mitigation.

• Provide operational legal advice to HR Business Partners on employment matters, including statutory return-from-leave protections, human rights/duty to accommodate, and workplace dispute management.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, client contracts, commercial leases, and service agreements.

• Ensure that all contracts comply with applicable laws and company policies.

Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor and interpret Canadian healthcare regulations, Health Canada standards for medical devices (e.g., CPAP and home oxygen products), and provincial health privacy laws (PIPEDA, PHIPA) regarding Personal Health Information (PHI).

• Ensure the company’s practices are in compliance with Health Canada regulations and other relevant laws.

• Privacy & Data Protection: Advise on provincial and federal health privacy compliance (PIPEDA, PHIPA, etc.) regarding patient data and digital health initiatives.

• Provide legal guidance on public-private service contracts (e.g., Home Oxygen Programs) and dual-funding billing frameworks involving Extended Health Benefits (EHB). 

Dispute Resolution

• Manage ongoing legal disputes and claims in collaboration with external defense counsel; maintain corporate document preservation and litigation hold obligations.

• Represent the company in negotiations and settlements to achieve favorable outcomes.

Policy Development

• Maintain, interpret, and enforce existing corporate policies and risk toolkits.

• Conduct training for staff on legal compliance and best practices.

Risk Management

• Identify and assess potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

• Conduct internal audits and assessments to ensure ongoing compliance and address any identified issues.

Corporate Transactions

• Provide ad-hoc legal support for corporate governance, standard provincial/federal filings, entity maintenance, and special projects as required

• Review and advise on transaction-related documentation and agreements.

Legal Research

• Stay current with changes in laws and regulations affecting the healthcare and medical device sectors.

• Conduct legal research to support decision-making and policy development.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.

• Prepare and present legal reports and updates to the executive team and board of directors.

Collaboration

• Work closely with external legal advisors and regulatory agencies.

• Collaborate with other departments to support company objectives and ensure legal alignment.

Other Duties: Perform any other duties or responsibilities as assigned or deemed appropriate by management to support organizational objectives.

Legal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Track, report on, and optimize key legal metrics, including contract turnaround time, dispute resolution success rates, and compliance audit performance.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from an accredited law school

• Admission to the bar in one or more Canadian provinces or territories

• Minimum of 3 to 5+ years of post-call legal experience in Canada, with a strong background in commercial contracts, employment law, and corporate/regulatory compliance.

• Experience in handling legal matters related to medical devices, regulatory compliance, and corporate transactions is highly desirable

• Strong knowledge of Canadian healthcare regulations, including Health Canada guidelines and medical device compliance

• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and management skills

• Proven ability to handle complex legal issues and provide practical solutions

• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Valid license to practice law in Canada; ability to practice in multiple provinces is an asset

• High level of integrity and professional ethics

• Familiarity with the healthcare sector and knowledge of industry-specific legal and regulatory issues is an advantage

• Bilingualism (English/French) and familiarity with Quebec civil law or Law 25 privacy requirements is considered a strong asset.

• High degree of self-sufficiency and organizational skills to manage administrative legal tasks, corporate records, and routine filings independently.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualification and other job-related reasons. This job grade falls within a salary band starting at the minimum of $105,000 with opportunity for advancement.

Disclaimer: Please note that the job titles listed on this job posting may differ from those used in our internal job descriptions/position titles. While the titles may vary, the roles and responsibilities remain consistent.

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.