Posted 7 days ago
Corporate Counsel, Canada
@ GRIFOLS, S.A.
Alberta
Overview
Grifols, a global healthcare company, is hiring a Corporate Counsel for its Canadian operations, including plasma collection centers and manufacturing. The role acts as the primary legal advisor for Canada, covering commercial contracts, litigation management, regulatory compliance, employment, procurement and real estate. The position is hybrid and based in the Greater Toronto Area, requiring a Canadian law license and 5-10 years of legal experience.
Responsibilities:
- Conseiller juridique principal des activités canadiennes
- Rédiger et négocier des contrats commerciaux
- Gérer les litiges avec les conseillers externes
- Soutenir les interactions avec Santé Canada
- Conseiller les dirigeants sur les risques juridiques
Requirements summary:
- JD ou LL.B. avec licence d'un barreau canadien
- 5 à 10 ans d'expérience juridique
- Expérience solide en rédaction et négociation de contrats
- Excellentes habiletés de communication
- Bilinguisme anglais-français fortement souhaité
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-31
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Licensed with a Canadian provincial law society |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Law |
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GRIFOLS, S.A.
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Full company description
Grifols is a global healthcare company founded in Barcelona in 1909 committed to improving the health and well-being of people all over the world. A leader in essential plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine, we develop, produce and provide innovative healthcare services and solutions in more than 110 countries. Patient needs and our ever-growing knowledge of many chronic, rare and prevalent diseases, sometimes life-threatening, drive our innovation in plasma-based therapies and other biopharmaceuticals to enhance quality of life. Grifols is focused on treating conditions across a broad range of therapeutic areas: immunology, hepatology and intensive care, pulmonology, hematology, neurology and infectious diseases. With a workforce of over 23,000 employees in more than 30 countries and regions, we are committed to a sustainable business model that sets the standard for continuous innovation, quality, safety and ethical leadership in the industry. Our work has a positive social and economic impact in the countries where we operate, creating jobs and generating wealth. People are at the heart of what we do, and we strive to create an inclusive, diverse, fair and equal society. Maintaining and promoting a workforce that reflects this reality leads to enhanced professional relationships and helps us to give our best to patients, donors and customers. In 2024, Grifols was named one of TIME’s ‘World’s Best Companies’ for the second year in a row, reaffirming our commitment to excellence. We were also recognized by Forbes as one of the "Best Employers for Women 2023," reflecting our dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for all. To maintain a positive community and overall respectful communication, please keep our community guidelines in mind.
- LinkedIn followers
- 286,595
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 13,691
- Reported office locations
- Parc Empresarial Can Sant Joan, Av. de la Generalitat, 152-158, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona 08174, ES
- Carrer de Palou, 6, Parets del Valles, Catalonia 08150, ES
- Business categories
- Health Diagnostics
- Health Care
- Biopharma
- Clinical Trials
- Biotechnology
- Life Science
- Medical
- Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical
- Other recorded names
- Grifols Egypt for Plasma Derivatives
- GRIFOLS, S.A.
- Grifols
- Specialties
- Plasmapheresis
- Plasma derived therapies
- Diagnostics
- Intravenous therapies
- Clinical nutrition
- Automate drug compounding
- Drug inventory control
- and Healthcare
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Grifols is a global healthcare company founded in Barcelona in 1909 committed to improving the health and well-being of people all over the world. A leader in essential plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine, we develop, produce and provide innovative healthcare services and solutions in more than 110 countries. Patient needs and our ever-growing knowledge of many chronic, rare and prevalent diseases…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1909 |
| Specialties | PlasmapheresisPlasma derived therapiesDiagnosticsIntravenous therapiesClinical nutritionAutomate drug compounding Drug inventory controland Healthcare |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 33 |
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Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. |
Souhaitez-vous rejoindre une équipe internationale qui travaille à l'amélioration des soins de santé ? Voulez-vous améliorer la vie de millions de personnes ? Grifols est une entreprise mondiale de soins de santé qui, depuis 1909, travaille à l'amélioration de la santé et du bien-être des personnes dans le monde entier. Nous sommes leaders dans le domaine des médicaments dérivés du plasma et de la médecine transfusionnelle et nous développons, produisons et commercialisons des médicaments, des solutions et des services innovants dans plus de 110 pays et régions. |
Job title: Corporate Counsel, Canada
Summary: The Corporate Counsel, Canada is responsible for providing legal support and strategic counsel to the Company's Canadian operations, including plasma collection centers and manufacturing activities. This role serves as the primary legal advisor for Canada, supporting a broad range of matters including commercial contracts, litigation management, regulatory compliance, employment-related issues, procurement, real estate, and corporate initiatives. The Corporate Counsel works closely with business leaders, Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Regulatory Affairs, the U.S. Legal Department, and external counsel to identify and mitigate legal risks while supporting business objectives. This position requires a proactive, business-oriented legal professional who can effectively manage diverse legal matters, prioritize competing demands, and leverage internal and external resources to deliver practical and timely solutions. The role operates with the support of the General Counsel, U.S. Legal Department, and external legal advisors and is ideal for a lawyer who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys serving as a trusted legal partner to the business.
Primary Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary legal counsel supporting the company's Canadian operations, including plasma donation centers and manufacturing activities.
Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including supply, procurement, vendor, service, and operational contracts.
Provide legal guidance on real estate matters, including leases and property-related agreements.
Manage and coordinate litigation matters, including donor claims, employment claims, and commercial disputes.
Work collaboratively with external counsel to develop legal strategies and ensure efficient management of legal proceedings.
Support interactions with Health Canada, including responses to requests for information, regulatory inquiries, and document submissions.
Advise business leaders on legal risks, compliance obligations, and practical solutions that support business objectives.
Partner with Human Resources on employment-related legal matters and employee mobility issues, including visas and work authorization requirements.
Support Corporate Communications by reviewing media statements, public-facing communications, and related inquiries.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Procurement, Human Resources, Regulatory Affairs, and Corporate Leadership.
Identify legal issues proactively, prioritize competing demands, and drive matters to timely resolution.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.).
- Licensed and in good standing with a Canadian provincial law society.
- 5-10 years of legal experience gained through a combination of private practice and/or in-house legal roles.
- Strong experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Demonstrated ability to provide practical legal advice to business stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and legal matters simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Will be considered strong assets:
- Litigation experience, including management of disputes and coordination with external counsel.
- Experience advising on real estate, procurement, manufacturing, regulatory, or employment-related matters.
- A combination of law firm and in-house experience, ideally including litigation experience in private practice and corporate counsel experience supporting business operations.
- Experience working within highly regulated industries such as healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, or pharmaceuticals.
- Bilingualism in English and French is strongly preferred.
- Located in the Greater Toronto Area and available to work in a hybrid environment.
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