Company Overview
Nordion (Canada) Inc. is a leading global health science company dedicated to providing innovative products used for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Our commitment to excellence and integrity drives us to improve healthcare outcomes worldwide, making a meaningful difference in millions of lives.
Summary
Reporting to the SVP, General Counsel of Sotera Health Company, Nordion is seeking an experienced and business-oriented lawyer to join its legal team. Based in our Ottawa office, the ideal candidate will provide strategic legal advice and guidance on a wide range of corporate, commercial and business law matters and initiatives, both domestic and international.
Responsibilities
- Advise on complex corporate transactions, contracts, and commercial agreements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations affecting the health sciences industry.
- Support mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships and infrastructure projects.
- Supervise external legal counsel and coordinate cross-functional projects.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks while supporting business initiatives.
- Oversee Nordion’s intellectual property, patents and trademarks.
- Manage the legal budget and external legal counsel.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree and admission to the Law Society of Ontario.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant legal experience preferably in the health sciences or life sciences sector.
- Familiarity with other legal systems and jurisdictions (e.g., United States, European Union, United Kingdom) preferred.
- Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial and relevant regulatory law.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Strong transactional and drafting skills.
- Proven ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice and solutions.
- Able to work independently in a highly transactional environment.
- Provide expert legal advice on corporate matters, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead negotiations for major agreements with partners and vendors.
- Conduct legal research and draft legal documents with precision.
- Support the company's compliance programs and risk management strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal alignment with business objectives.
- Keep abreast of changes in healthcare laws and regulations affecting the company.
- Assist in managing legal disputes and liaising with external counsel as needed. Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree.
- Proven experience in corporate law within the healthcare or related industry.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience with contract drafting.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations and compliance standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High ethical standards and attention to detail.
Call-To-Action
Join us at Nordion and be part of a team that is making a difference in global health. If you are ready to leverage your legal expertise to impact lives positively, we look forward to your application—let's shape the future of healthcare together.
Pay: From $165,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kanata, ON K2K 1X8: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Legal drafting: 8 years (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- admission to Law Society of Ontario (required)
Location:
- Kanata, ON K2K 1X8 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
