Paralegal

7 days ago

Mississauga, Canada AstraZeneca Full time

**Paralegal**

**Hybrid Work
- 3 days/ week from our Mississauga office**

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation - ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

**Summary**:
**Typical Accountabilities**:
**Contract Drafting**:
Draft and review a variety of legal documents, including in particular procurement and supplier contracts, service agreements with health care professionals, non-disclosure agreements and licenses.

Ensure that all contracts comply with local laws, regulations, and company policies.

Assist with negotiations and execution of contracts, working closely with the legal and business teams.

Maintain an organized system for tracking and managing contracts.

**Policy Compliance**:
Assist in the development of internal policies and procedures.

**Governance**:
Assist in corporate governance activities, including the preparation of board materials, minutes, resolutions, and other corporate documents.

Assist with corporate secretarial functions, such as maintaining corporate records and filings.

Conduct focused legal research related to changes in laws and regulations impacting the business, and provide relevant updates to the team.

**Qualifications, Experience, and Skills**

**Essential**
- Licensed paralegal (P1) by the Law Society of Ontario
- At least 3 years of work experience in a heavily regulated environment
- Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate law and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent legal drafting skills
- Proficient in legal research
- Ability to act independently
- Solution and action-oriented approach
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage complexity and cultivate innovation with an attention to detail
- Demonstrable accountability and integrity
- English fluency

**Desirable**
- Experience working in a pharmaceutical or healthcare environment
- Bilingualism in English and French
- Knowledge of legal aspects of digital innovation
- Previous experience working in-house

**Great People want to Work with us Find out why**:

- GTAA Top Employer Award for 10 years
- Top 100 Employers Award
- Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture
- Learn more about working with us in Canada
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