RCI-ROCG-43883 Legal Analyst

Hybrid Work Model: A blend of remote work and collaborative days in our Mississauga office, with a majority of the time required to be in-office

Manager's Update:

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week

1. Job Summary

We are seeking a Legal Analyst with a strong background in commercial contract management, drafting, reviewing, and negotiation.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a law firm, corporate legal department, or legal support environment, preferably as a Law Clerk or Paralegal.

This individual will be responsible for drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, supporting contractual negotiations, preparing legal documentation, and collaborating directly with internal stakeholders.

The candidate should be comfortable working independently in a small, lean legal team and managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

2. Core Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise commercial contracts and legal agreements.
• Review contractual terms and identify potential legal or business risks.
• Support contract negotiations and agreement finalization.
• Prepare, maintain, and update legal documents and policies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders regarding contractual requirements.
• Communicate with relevant teams to resolve contract-related queries.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across legal documentation.
• Manage multiple contract-related assignments independently.
• Provide day-to-day legal and contractual support to the team.

3. Must-Have Requirements

1. Legal Background: Educational or professional background in Law, Paralegal Studies, or Law Clerk training.
2. Contract Drafting: Hands-on experience drafting commercial contracts and agreements.
3. Contract Review: Strong experience reviewing, interpreting, and revising contractual documents.
4. Commercial Agreements: Practical exposure to commercial contracts and agreements.
5. Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate and coordinate with internal stakeholders.
6. Legal Documentation: Experience preparing legal documents, agreements, and policies.
7. Small-Team Environment: Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities within a small legal team.
8. Education: Post-secondary education required. A bachelor's degree is preferred, but candidates with a relevant diploma or legal/paralegal certification and practical experience can also be considered.
9. Work Location: Must be comfortable working onsite in Mississauga three days per week.

4. Nice-to-Have Requirements

• Previous experience working in a law firm.
• Law Clerk or Corporate Paralegal background.
• Experience supporting corporate legal departments.
• Exposure to contract negotiations.
• Experience with different types of commercial agreements, including service agreements, NDAs, and other business contracts.
• Experience drafting and maintaining legal policies.
• Experience working in a small or lean legal team.
• Ability to independently manage multiple contractual assignments.

5. Red Flags – Profiles to Avoid

Red Flag

Reason

Pure litigation background

Limited relevance to commercial contracts

Legal research-focused profiles

May lack practical contract drafting experience

General legal administrative experience

Insufficient hands-on legal responsibilities

Compliance-only background

Does not establish commercial contract expertise

No commercial agreement exposure

Core requirement is missing

Only contract management system experience

Administrative tracking is not equivalent to drafting and reviewing

No stakeholder interaction

Role requires regular communication

Experience exclusively in large, highly structured teams

Potential difficulty adapting to a small team

No post-secondary education or relevant certification

Does not meet the stated minimum expectation

Unable to work onsite 3 days per week

Does not meet the hybrid requirement

6. Prescreening Questions

1. Commercial Contract Experience

Could you describe the types of commercial contracts and agreements you have worked on? Have you personally handled drafting, reviewing, revising, or negotiating these agreements?

2. Contract Drafting and Review

What specific types of agreements have you drafted or reviewed in your previous roles? Could you share examples of your involvement and level of responsibility?

3. Team Structure and Working Environment

Could you describe the team structure in your current or previous organization? Have you worked in a small, lean legal team where you were responsible for independently managing multiple assignments?

4. Location and Hybrid Availability

Are you currently located within commuting distance of Mississauga, Ontario, and comfortable working onsite three days per week and remotely two days per week?

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• The Legal Analyst role provides key operational, administrative, and practical legal support to Client Canada's in-house legal and compliance team.
• Working under the guidance of senior legal counsel, this role touches various aspects of in-house practice, including contract administration, corporate records management, policy execution, and special departmental initiatives.
• This position is ideal for a motivated junior legal professional, law clerk, or paralegal looking to gain hands-on in-house experience in a fast-paced, highly regulated global pharmaceutical organization.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Drafting & Management

• Draft, review, and revise routine commercial agreements, confidentiality agreements (CDAs), master service agreements (MSAs), consulting agreements, and vendor contracts using standard corporate templates.
• Manage contract workflow and routing using Client’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.

Corporate Records & Governance Management

• Assist in the maintenance and updating corporate minute books, annual corporate filings, officer/director lists, and corporate entity tracking databases for Client Canada.
• Assist counsel in preparing resolutions, corporate notices, and materials for internal governance processes.
• Manage Access to Information requests

Compliance & Policy Administration

• Assist in the rollout, tracking, and ongoing administration of local and global legal compliance policies (e.g., healthcare compliance, privacy, anti-bribery/anti-corruption).
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal business partners seeking support from the Legal department.
• Organize compliance records and training completion logs.

Legal Department Support & Special Projects

• Support senior legal counsel on ad-hoc research, regulatory changes, and legal technology projects.
• Coordinate departmental legal operations, workflow tracking, and process improvement projects.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team as needed.

Qualifications & Background

• Education: College diploma or certification in Legal Secretarial Studies, Paralegal Studies, Law Clerk, or an equivalent legal education program prefered.
• Experience: 0 to 5 years of legal support experience in a law firm or corporate in-house legal department. Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or a regulated industry is an asset, but not required.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of standard business tools (Microsoft Office Suite; Google App Suite). Experience with the practical use of AI tools for work an asset

Core Competencies:

• High attention to detail with strong proofreading, formatting, and redlining abilities.
• Solid understanding of legal terminology, contract structure, and corporate records maintenance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, manage competing deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Adaptable team player with a customer-centric mindset for internal business stakeholders.

Working Environment

• Hybrid Work Model: A blend of remote work and collaborative days in our Mississauga office, with a majority of the time required to be in-office
• Mentorship: Direct exposure to experienced corporate counsel and healthcare legal workflows.
• Inclusive Culture: A supportive environment that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.