Legal Specialist – Business Counsel (Canada)

About the role

This position supports a fast‑paced, highly regulated healthcare innovation environment in Canada. As a Legal Specialist, Business Counsel you will act as a key legal partner to commercial, marketing and operational teams, translating legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance that enables business momentum while protecting the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day legal and business‑facing support to commercial, marketing and operational teams.
• Identify and flag legal and compliance risks in commercial activities, escalating complex matters as needed.
• Review marketing claims and coordinate with regulatory, privacy, IP, quality and compliance stakeholders.
• Assist with contract drafting, review and execution workflows in collaboration with legal counsel.
• Maintain and improve legal templates, processes and documentation for scalability.
• Deliver training and guidance on legal concepts, claims substantiation and compliant marketing practices.
• Coordinate across multiple legal and compliance functions to ensure timely resolution of business needs.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent legal/paralegal certification with 7+ years of experience in legal, compliance, regulatory, or contracts support roles.
• 5+ years in a legal specialist, senior paralegal, or similar role within a corporate or regulated environment.
• Experience supporting marketing review, claims substantiation, contract administration, or operational legal processes.
• Strong understanding of legal and compliance workflows in regulated industries such as healthcare or life sciences (preferred).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively and manage multiple complex workflows simultaneously.
• Strong judgment and risk‑mitigation mindset.

Required skills