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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Legal Counsel - Contract

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A law degree from a recognized university is required.
  • Must be authorized to practice law in Canada, preferably in Quebec.
  • At least 3 to 5 years of relevant legal experience is required, ideally in the pharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated industry.
  • General understanding of law, competition law, corporate law, criminal law and anti-corruption, privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong knowledge of market access and the relevant Canadian legal landscape.
  • Ability to manage multiple matters and files across different departments.
  • Advanced spoken and written French and English proficiency is required. English is needed to communicate with stakeholders outside Quebec and with global senior executives.
  • Ability to work effectively in a diverse multinational company and in cross-functional teams, establish relationships with senior stakeholders, work autonomously, prioritize operational matters, exercise judgment, deliver initiatives on time, and operate effectively in a matrixed work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Advise designated strategic priority areas and key brand teams, providing specialized, risk-based advice and solutions on marketing, medical affairs, commercial operations, and market access across complex legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.
  • Provide clear guidance to senior business clients and senior leadership on Canadian laws and regulations, particularly promotion, patient support, payer access, go-to-market strategies, and collaboration.
  • Offer proactive, business-focused, effective, flexible, and long-term solutions to strategic operational challenges; anticipate obstacles and evaluate the broader business impact of proposed approaches.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including complex commercial agreements, master services agreements, pharmacy agreements, and other enterprise agreements.
  • Support leadership matters delegated by the General Counsel and lead workflows within the Global Legal Therapeutics team on strategic matters or projects involving new areas of law or commercial transactions.
  • Independently resolve multifaceted legal matters within the practice area using proactive leadership and a risk-focused approach.
  • Mentor and train junior lawyers through AbbVie mentoring programs or collaborative projects.
  • Select and direct external counsel when complex issues or specialized technical expertise are needed, and define and manage project objectives and budgets.
  • Find lawful solutions and remove barriers to business opportunities in accordance with AbbVie policies, procedures, and code of conduct.

Desired Qualifications

  • Relevant legal experience in the pharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated industry is preferred.
  • Authorization to practice law in Quebec is preferred.

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, IL
Founded
1888

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