Legal Counsel 12 Month Contract Mississauga, Canada Hybrid Work- on average 3 days/week from office You’re an intellectually curious lawyer with significant knowledge of commercial and corporate law. Are you ready to take on a global legal remit with a world-leading biopharmaceutical company, working in a collaborative environment? We’re looking for a dedicated, ambitious lawyer to help AstraZeneca become a world leader in Oncology, Respiratory & Inflammation, and Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic diseases. We’re a legal function that values flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to stretch and accept new challenges. We focus on professional and personal development and place a premium on providing lawyers with broad exposure and the opportunity to counsel diverse stakeholders on legal risks. As a member of the Operations group, you’ll be part of a team of lawyers focused on delivering and facilitating the most important activities of our Operations Group across the world. Your work will include supporting our manufacturing, procurement, sustainability, and clinical trial activities. This role will primarily focus on clinical trial activities during the contract. What you'll do Manages the delivery of legal advice and services to the assigned AZ client area and/or in assigned business area. Closely aligning with senior AZ client leaders Provide drafting, negotiation and business counsel support to key transactions, driving projects to completion and helping to mitigate critical legal and business risks. Identifies and manages present and potential legal risks in the assigned areas including legal risks associated with the implementation of strategic initiatives Handling complex legal matters, interpreting and drafting contracts, and taking a global perspective Balances internal and external resources to deliver the needed service level in a cost-conscious manner Personally handles legal matters and innovative business arrangements Ensures collaboration with other Legal support areas to ensure a seamless service to clients Handles special projects assigned by senior legal team Foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaborative working with your counterparts across the wider Legal function. Essential for the role Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree with formal accreditation from NCA Must be qualified to practice in Canada with active membership status with the Law Society of Ontario 1-2 years experience since call to Bar Substantial legal practice experience with a broad knowledge of a variety of legal arrangements Working knowledge of laws relating to assigned areas Experience of working in a commercial organization Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Desirable for the role Law firm, Pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry experience particularly in relation to contracting and/or clinical trials Skill in analyzing and solving issues related to a wide variety of substantive legal areas Great People want to Work with us! Find out why: GTAA Top Employer Award for 11 years Top 100 Employers Award Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Learn more about working with us in Canada View our YouTube channel Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today! AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com. #LI-Hybrid Date Posted 07-Nov-2025 Closing Date 20-Nov-2025 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.
