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Conseiller(ère) juridique - Legal Counsel

  • Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Original job description

English section of this bilingual listing.

Principales tâches et responsabilités :

  • Support the contract negotiation and management lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and interpreting a broad range of contracts (confidentiality agreements, service agreements, licenses, clinical trial agreements, etc.)
  • Act, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, as the internal coordinator of contracts and subsequently ensure the follow-up of contractual activities as required
  • Manage the internal contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution
  • Generate reports and other analytics using the CLM solution
  • Support the continuous improvement of standard contract templates and procedures
  • Support the implementation of various corporate policies

HyperMabs is a dynamic biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the development of novel biologics. Our strength is identifying and developing drugs with transformative potential. Our approach is centred around the incubation of novel ideas for breakthrough medicines and rapidly achieving clinical validation for the most promising candidates. Our highly qualified team has a track record of advancing complex biologics from discovery through clinical trials. Our offices and R&D facilities are located in the heart of Montréal, Canada, and comprise laboratory space for pre-clinical research as well as manufacturing development that bolster our mission to serve patients in need.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our legal team and support the company’s rapid growth. Based at our office in beautiful Old Montreal, this is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants their work to make a real impact.

This is a hybrid position (remote and in-office work).

Role:

Under the supervision of the Vice President, General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will be mainly responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating and interpreting contracts, coordinating activities related to the company's contract lifecycle management, assisting with the implementation of technology tools aimed at making the team more efficient, and any other duties related to the role of in-house legal counsel.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support the contract negotiation and management lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and interpreting a broad range of contracts (confidentiality agreements, service agreements, licenses, clinical trial agreements, etc.)
  • Act, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, as the internal coordinator of contracts and subsequently ensure the follow-up of contractual activities as required
  • Manage the internal contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution
  • Generate reports and other analytics using the CLM solution
  • Support the continuous improvement of standard contract templates and procedures
  • Support the implementation of various corporate policies

Qualifications:

  • Member of the Quebec Bar or the bar association of another Canadian province
  • Between 3 and 5 years of experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organisation
  • A fast and efficient learner with a strong analytical sense and a keen eye for detail
  • Demonstrate the ability to meet tight deadlines and perform well under pressure
  • Flexible and eager to take on new responsibilities as required
  • Experience dealing with intellectual property or in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry will be considered an asset
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • This position involves daily collaboration with suppliers, teams, and partners outside of Québec, which requires the candidate to have a proficient knowledge of English in addition to French.

Contact:

Please send your CV and cover letter outlining your motivation and relevant experience for the role to careers@hypermabs.com quoting “HyperMabs Posting LC1016” in the subject line – we are looking forward to hearing from you!

HyperMabs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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English description will follow

HyperMabs est une société biopharmaceutique dynamique spécialisée dans le développement de nouveaux produits biologiques. Notre force réside dans l'identification et le développement de médicaments dotés d'un potentiel transformateur. Notre approche s'articule autour de l'incubation d'idées novatrices pour des médicaments révolutionnaires et de la validation clinique rapide des candidats les plus prometteurs. Notre équipe hautement qualifiée possède une solide expérience dans le développement de produits biologiques complexes, de la découverte jusqu’aux essais cliniques. Nos bureaux et nos installations de R&D sont situés au cœur de Montréal, au Canada, et comprennent des laboratoires dédiés à la recherche préclinique ainsi qu’au développement de la fabrication, ce qui renforce notre mission au service des patients qui en ont besoin.

Nous recherchons un(e) conseiller(ère) juridique pour rejoindre notre équipe juridique et soutenir la croissance rapide de l’entreprise. Basé dans nos locaux situés dans le magnifique Vieux-Montréal, ce poste constitue une excellente opportunité pour une personne qui s'épanouit dans un environnement dynamique et collaboratif et qui souhaite que son travail ait un impact concret.

Ce poste est hybride (télétravail et travail au bureau).

Rôle :

Sous la supervision de la Vice-présidente, Avocate générale, vous serez responsable de la rédaction, de la révision, de la négociation et de l'interprétation de contrats, de la coordination des activités liées à la gestion des contrats de l'entreprise, vous contribuerez à la mise en œuvre d'outils technologiques visant à améliorer l'efficacité de l'équipe, et effectuerez toutes autres tâches inhérentes au rôle de conseiller(ère) juridique interne.

Principales tâches et responsabilités :

  • Support the contract negotiation and management lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and interpreting a broad range of contracts (confidentiality agreements, service agreements, licenses, clinical trial agreements, etc.)
  • Act, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, as the internal coordinator of contracts and subsequently ensure the follow-up of contractual activities as required
  • Manage the internal contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution
  • Generate reports and other analytics using the CLM solution
  • Support the continuous improvement of standard contract templates and procedures
  • Support the implementation of various corporate policies

Qualifications :

  • Membre du Barreau du Québec ou d’un autre barreau provincial canadien
  • De 3 à 5 ans d’expérience en rédaction, révision et négociation de contrats
  • Fortes aptitudes interpersonnelles et capacité à collaborer efficacement avec tous les échelons de l’organisation
  • Capacité d’apprentissage rapide, excellent esprit d’analyse et grand souci du détail
  • Capacité démontrée à respecter des échéanciers serrés et à travailler efficacement sous pression
  • Flexible et motivé(e) à assumer de nouvelles responsabilités lorsque nécessaire
  • Une expérience en propriété intellectuelle ou dans les secteurs des biotechnologies ou de l’industrie pharmaceutique sera considérée comme un atout
  • Excellentes compétences en communication écrite et orale
  • Ce poste nécessite des interactions quotidiennes avec des fournisseurs, des équipes et des partenaires situés à l’extérieur du Québec. Une maîtrise avancée de l’anglais, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit, en plus du français, est donc requise

Contact :

Veuillez envoyer votre CV et votre lettre de motivation décrivant votre motivation et votre expérience pertinente pour le poste à careers@hypermabs.com en citant «Affichage HyperMabs LCD01016» dans la ligne d'objet. Nous avons hâte de vous entendre !

HyperMabs Inc. est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de l'égalité des chances et encourage les candidatures de personnes de toute race, religion, origine ethnique, identité de genre, orientation sexuelle, âge, statut d'immigrant, handicap ou autres caractéristiques protégées par la loi.

Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt, mais seules les personnes dont la candidature a été retenue seront contactées.

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HyperMabs is a dynamic biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the development of novel biologics. Our strength is identifying and developing drugs with transformative potential. Our approach is centred around the incubation of novel ideas for breakthrough medicines and rapidly achieving clinical validation for the most promising candidates. Our highly qualified team has a track record of advancing complex biologics from discovery through clinical trials. Our offices and R&D facilities are located in the heart of Montréal, Canada, and comprise laboratory space for pre-clinical research as well as manufacturing development that bolster our mission to serve patients in need.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our legal team and support the company’s rapid growth. Based at our office in beautiful Old Montreal, this is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants their work to make a real impact.

This is a hybrid position (remote and in-office work).

Role:

Under the supervision of the Vice President, General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will be mainly responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating and interpreting contracts, coordinating activities related to the company's contract lifecycle management, assisting with the implementation of technology tools aimed at making the team more efficient, and any other duties related to the role of in-house legal counsel.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support the contract negotiation and management lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and interpreting a broad range of contracts (confidentiality agreements, service agreements, licenses, clinical trial agreements, etc.)
  • Act, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, as the internal coordinator of contracts and subsequently ensure the follow-up of contractual activities as required
  • Manage the internal contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution
  • Generate reports and other analytics using the CLM solution
  • Support the continuous improvement of standard contract templates and procedures
  • Support the implementation of various corporate policies

Qualifications:

  • Member of the Quebec Bar or the bar association of another Canadian province
  • Between 3 and 5 years of experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organisation
  • A fast and efficient learner with a strong analytical sense and a keen eye for detail
  • Demonstrate the ability to meet tight deadlines and perform well under pressure
  • Flexible and eager to take on new responsibilities as required
  • Experience dealing with intellectual property or in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry will be considered an asset
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • This position involves daily collaboration with suppliers, teams, and partners outside of Québec, which requires the candidate to have a proficient knowledge of English in addition to French.

Contact:

Please send your CV and cover letter outlining your motivation and relevant experience for the role to careers@hypermabs.com quoting “HyperMabs Posting LC1016” in the subject line – we are looking forward to hearing from you!

HyperMabs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

More about this job

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a broad range of contracts, and coordinate contract activities across multidisciplinary teams. Manage the company’s contract lifecycle management solution, generate reports and analytics, improve contract templates and procedures, and support corporate policy implementation.

Requirements

Applicants must be a member of the Quebec Bar or another Canadian provincial bar and have 3–5 years of contract drafting, review, and negotiation experience. Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and organizational skills are required, along with advanced English and French; biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or intellectual property experience is an asset.

Skills

  • Contract Drafting
  • Contract Review
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Contract Interpretation
  • Contract Lifecycle Management
  • Legal Analysis
  • Intellectual Property
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Deadline Management
  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • English
  • French

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Categories

  • Legal
  • Healthcare
  • Management & Leadership
  • Science & Research

Keywords

  • Biotechnology
  • Biopharmaceuticals
  • Biologics
  • In-House Counsel
  • Quebec Bar
  • Canadian Provincial Bar
  • Contract Drafting
  • Contract Review
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Contract Interpretation
  • Confidentiality Agreements
  • Service Agreements
  • Licensing Agreements
  • Clinical Trial Agreements
  • Contract Lifecycle Management
  • CLM Solution
  • Contract Analytics
  • Contract Templates
  • Corporate Policies
  • Intellectual Property
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Clinical Trials
  • English
  • French

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