Legal Counsel

Location: Toronto, ON Full-Time, Permanent

Our Client

Our client is a pioneering investor in global pharmaceutical royalties, focused on accelerating therapeutic innovation by providing capital to inventors, academic institutions, and biopharma companies. They are seeking a strategic and solutions-oriented Legal Counsel to join their growing team in Toronto.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance across the business on contracts, financing, regulatory, and governance matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents including NDAs, agreements, and other instruments
• Ensure compliance with securities regulations and internal corporate policies
• Liaise with investor relations to support legal aspects of shareholder communications
• Work cross-functionally with executive leadership, external advisors, and internal stakeholders
• Manage relationships with external counsel to ensure cost-effective, high-quality service
• Support audits, due diligence, litigation, and corporate development activities
• Lead legal research and stay informed of relevant legislative and regulatory updates

Job Details

• Reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer
• Collaborative, high-performing, and mission-driven environment
• Opportunity to help shape legal strategy and compliance for a growing public company
• Key role supporting capital deployment in the dynamic biopharmaceutical sector

Requirements

• JD or equivalent and member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (or transferable from another Canadian jurisdiction)
• 3+ years of experience in corporate law, securities law, or related field, either in private practice or in-house
• Proven transactional experience in finance, M&A, private equity, or securities
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to translate business needs into practical legal solutions
• Professional, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment