Full-Time

Legal Counsel

Legal Affairs

Posted on 9/15/2025

Deadline 9/30/25
Pfizer

Pfizer

10,001+ employees

Biopharmaceutical company develops medicines and vaccines

Compensation Overview

$113.3k - $188.8k/yr

Pointe-Claire, QC, Canada

Hybrid

Employees are expected to work on-site 2.5 to 3 days per week.

Category
Legal & Compliance (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
  • Law degree and member in good standing of a Provincial Bar Association
  • Minimum of 2-4 years of experience with a demonstrated track record of achievement in a corporation working within a highly regulated environment, or in a law firm or government with experience in corporate commercial practice and/or regulatory/administrative law
  • Superior writing, communication, and presentation skills
  • Ability to effectively manage with little supervision or internal support
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating corporate and commercial agreements
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • High level of initiative and strong orientation towards results
  • Strong negotiating skills and sound judgment
  • Ability to manage many diverse matters in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Strong digital skills
  • Bilingual (French, English) is an asset; the incumbent must be able to communicate well in English, as his or her duties require interaction with stakeholders and colleagues outside Quebec and Canada.
Responsibilities
  • Participates in the development and execution of thoughtful risk-taking for key strategic objectives to ensure timely and effective implementation.
  • Optimizes relationships with external stakeholders and service providers.
  • Works closely with local and global divisions to assist in achievement of organizational objectives and risk management.
  • Provides integrated, business-focused legal expertise and strategic input on issues such as litigation, M&A, cross-border trade, anti-trust, regulatory, advertising, and contracts affecting the objectives of Pfizer in Canada and globally to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
Desired Qualifications
  • Exposure to government policy/relations, healthcare, drug reimbursement and patent law are assets.

Pfizer is a global biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells medicines and vaccines for a range of health needs, including vaccines, oncology, and other specialized therapies. Its products work by using biological mechanisms to prevent or treat diseases—vaccines train the immune system to fight infections, while medicines target cancer and other conditions. Pfizer differentiates itself through its large worldwide footprint, broad portfolio across multiple therapeutic areas, and partnerships (notably with BioNTech) that expanded its reach in vaccines and cutting-edge therapies. The company also engages in public health initiatives, such as efforts to provide vaccines to underserved populations. Pfizer’s broad goal is to improve global health by delivering safe and effective medicines and vaccines through research, development, and wide international distribution.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1849

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Berobenatide could create a differentiated obesity franchise if Phase 3 succeeds.
  • The 25-valent pneumococcal vaccine can extend Pfizer's vaccine leadership beyond Prevnar.
  • AI licensing with Chai Discovery may accelerate early-stage drug design and hit rates.

What critics are saying

  • Eliquis, Ibrance, and Xtandi patent expirations will pressure revenue before replacements mature.
  • Berobenatide faces entrenched GLP-1 competition and a costly 10-plus-trial Phase 3 program.
  • Pfizer's oncology strategy depends on late-stage execution across dozens of programs and partnerships.

What makes Pfizer unique

  • Pfizer directs about 40% of R&D into oncology across five tumor areas.
  • Its oncology pipeline spans 50+ programs, 25+ new molecular entities, and 3 modalities.
  • HYMPAVZI is the first subcutaneous non-factor therapy for pediatric hemophilia B ages 6-11.

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