Legal Counsel

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Bayer seeks a seasoned Legal Counsel in Calgary to provide strategic local and global legal support, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, advise on pricing and marketing compliance, uphold Corporate Compliance Policy, and lead risk management and crisis response, coordinating with outside counsel on cross-border matters. The ideal candidate has 7 to 10 years in-house or private practice, is a member of the Canadian Bar with the intention to join the Alberta Bar, and combines sharp legal judgment with strong business acumen and the ability to work independently and on a team. Experience in IP, competition law, or corporate risk is a plus. Apply via the Bayer internal referral system; Calgary hybrid, permanent.

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Legal Counsel 

We’re seeking a dedicated legal professional to join our team in providing essential legal services, corporate stewardship, and risk management support. In this role, you’ll contribute to our mission and help us uphold the standards at Bayer CropScience. You’ll be working with local, regional and global law colleagues and liaising with external counsel, customers, and professionals across all levels at Bayer CropScience.

Bayer is committed to a flexible hybrid working envionment. This is a permanent position based out of our Calgary, AB office location.

What you will do:

• Provide strategic legal counsel to local and global business partners, senior management, and project teams.
• Negotiate and draft commercial agreements with a high level of expertise.
• Offer guidance on pricing strategies and review marketing and advertising materials for compliance.
• Uphold corporate leadership by stewarding our Corporate Compliance Policy and fostering commitment to Bayer values.
• Deliver risk management services, including legal counseling for strategic planning, participating in risk analysis, and leading crisis management initiatives.
• Manage litigation risks and oversee litigation files to mitigate potential issues.
• Optimize our intellectual property strategy through prosecution, licensing, monitoring, and enforcement.
• Engage in Bayer’s country, regional, and global legal initiatives, contributing to ongoing and special project committees.
• Work collaboratively with outside counsel as necessary.

Who you are:

• A member of a Provincial Bar or Law Society in Canada, with the intention to become a member of the Law Society of Alberta.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in-house or in private practice.
• Proven legal judgment and strong strategic and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated business acumen, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts.
• Ability to develop and maintain trusted advisor relationships with stakeholders, including external counsel and clients at all levels.
• Effective management of tight timelines and competing priorities.
• Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:
• Intellectual property prosecution and enforcement
• Competition law
• Corporate risk and issue management at critical levels

What we offer: 

• Competitive compensation and rewards package 
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture 
• Career development and global opportunities 
• Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings 

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose. 

Learn more about our values and purpose at: https://www.bayer.com/en/ca/canada-our-purpose-values 

All referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program. Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application.

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This job posting will be active until at least October 25, 2025.

This posting will be active until at least October 25, 2025 

Bayer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.

Location:

Canada : Alberta : Calgary  

Division:

Enabling Functions 

Reference Code:

854589