Lead legal counsel work at CHEO Research Institute in Ottawa, combining contract negotiation with governance expertise in a hybrid environment.
This full-time permanent position provides primary legal counsel across health research, pharmaceutical, intellectual property, employment, and commercial matters. You will advise executives, researchers, clinicians, operational teams, and external partners. The work supports compliance, risk management, governance, and creative child health research. The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and Director, Research Operations.
Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret complex research and commercial agreements
Identify legal risks and develop aligned mitigation strategies
Support Board processes, policies, records, and regulatory compliance




Lead and develop contracts and governance professionals
Provide education, guidance, and training to stakeholders
Requirements: Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws from an accredited law school
Minimum five years’ progressive regulated-sector legal experience
Exceptional contract drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills
Governance, compliance, risk management, and Board advisory experience
Good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Bring strategic legal advice, contract leadership, and governance judgment to CHEO Research Institute’s Ottawa research community.

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📌 Legal Counsel Contracts Governance Manager (Quebec City)
🏢 CHEO Research Institute
📍 Quebec City