Legal Counsel

At Syngenta our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers success. To support this mission Syngentas Legal Team is seeking a Legal Counsel in Calgary Alberta.

As part of the broader Canadian Legal team you will provide legal advice to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies. Your goal will be to support the company in achieving its strategic and business objectives in a compliant manner. You will offer a wide range of legal guidance and advice while working in a fast-paced and efficient legal environment that minimizes risk. This will involve partnering with the business to develop and commercialize products for the market.

In this role you will also manage legal issues related to complex commercial transactions research and development activities licensing (both in- and out-) supply chain operations marketing agreements product claims and data privacy.

Accountabilities:

• Manage complex legal matters day to day for which considerable legal judgment experience and independent reasoning are required.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial transactions assisting R&D and commercial staff at Syngenta sites throughout Canada and supporting line management in resolving client business/legal issues.
• Reviewing and advising on a broad range of legal matters including but not limited to: supply & operations marketing (including advertising copy) sales real estate applicable regulatory frameworks e.g. Health Canadas PMRA Ministry of Environment etc.) and legal strategy.
• Effectively work with all levels of management to minimize risk and manage potential legal conflicts.
• Provide legal support to functional groups (e.g. HSE regulatory affairs procurement sales etc.) to ensure compliance with appropriate laws policies and practices.
• Manage outside counsel and internal claims processes in the defense of commercial claims brought against the company.
• Broad knowledge of Canadian legal concepts including complex commercial transactions licensing and real estate. Knowledge of IP litigation HSE employment law and basic international laws is beneficial.
• Experience working with senior business leaders at a large multinational corporation.
• In-depth understanding of overall business operations and methods to allow efficient and effective handling of associated risks.
• An understanding of business and technology related to agribusiness including seeds and biotech operations and federal and provincial regulations would be beneficial.

Qualifications :

• Requires a JD degree or Bachelor of Laws & admission to a provincial bar in Canada.
• At least five years experience as a practicing lawyer.
• At least four years experience in the commercial department at a large law firm.
• Agribusiness Seeds and/or Biotech company experience is a plus.
• Experience dealing with federal and provincial regulations is a plus.
• Strong leadership organizational communication time management problem identification/solving analysis and project skills.
• Ability to communicate complex issues in a practical understandable way.
• Ability to apply creative thinking adaptability and flexibility to changing business conditions.
• Ability to multi-task and to work independently in a self-directed manner and without supervision.
• Evidence of maturity and sound judgment to help analyze and solve complex legal problems & deal with executive clients; ability to drive understanding and meet clients needs and find legally compliant business solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills works well with others both inside the department and outside.
• Ability to effectively manage personnel and projects.
• Ability to work across large group projects supporting lawyers and personnel across the companys global operations.
• Ability to flex between independent work assignments and projects and team-based activities.

Additional Information :

• Willing to travel as needed to support the business and legal activities of the company

What We Offer: 

• We offer a competitive base salary and incentive bonus potential and a company vehicle combined with challenging and meaningful work learning and career development opportunities and a great team environment. 
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes personal and professional development and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs. 
• Comprehensive Benefit offering Pension and Group Retirement program with company match and Profit Sharing. 
• Focus on Wellness and innovative programs that support overall health and wellbeing such as annual Lifestyle Account and free Headspace App. 
• Progressive Employee Policies and Programs include a Flexible Work Location approach and a vacation policy that provides up to 30 days vacation for all employees. 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. 

Syngenta Contact Information: 

If you need assistance during the application process please contact the Service Desk at  

Syngenta Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and can accommodate persons with disabilities. For more information about accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or if you would like more information on our accommodation policies please contact . 

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Remote Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time