Associate Legal Counsel

Saint Elizabeth; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Pension

Flexible pay options

Car-loan support

Housing solutions

Exclusive staff perks

Hybrid work

Inclusive culture

Job summary

SE Health is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel to join its growing legal team in Canada. Reporting to the SVP, Chief Legal, Privacy and Compliance Officer, you will provide practical, timely legal advice across a full spectrum of matters to balance organizational needs with strategic priorities.

You will draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, manage litigation with external counsel, and support privacy, governance and regulatory compliance initiatives in a health care environment.

Qualifications

• LLB/JD and licensed to practice law in Ontario.
• Minimum of five years of related legal experience.
• Experience in a health setting is an asset.
• Strong research, writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders on plans, policies and other matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Advise on procurement matters and regulatory compliance.
• Manage SE Health litigation lifecycle and oversee external counsel.
• Draft precedent documents and support corporate governance and privacy initiatives.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

LLB/JD

Job description

Position Summary

Do you want to make a difference with your legal career? SE Health, one of Canada’s largest social enterprises, is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel to join its growing legal team. Reporting to the SVP, Chief Legal, Privacy and Compliance Officer, you will be an integral member of the legal department and responsible for advising SE Health on a full spectrum of legal matters to ensure organizational needs are balanced with strategic priorities.

Primary Accountabilities

Strategic Legal Advice

• Be a subject matter expert and provide practical, timely and strategic legal advice to SE Health internal stakeholders on legal implications of plans, policies, and other matters
• Draft, review, negotiate and provide advice on a broad range of commercial agreements, including service agreements and funding agreements
• Advise on procurement matters, in collaboration with third party sourcing specialists
• Proactively identify and manage legal organizational risks associated with SE Health’s operations
• Advise on corporate governance, including drafting and review of corporate by-laws, resolutions, policies and procedures
• Providing advice to SE Health privacy office on complex privacy and FOI issues including interpretation of PHIPPA, and other provincial and federal privacy legislation
• Provide legal support for SE Health strategic initiatives in the health sector and with other health organizations
• Providing advice respecting compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

Legal Management

• Manage SE Health litigation throughout claim life cycle, including researching, preparing litigation documents, attending mediations, arbitrations, etc. and providing oversight of external counsel
• Collaborate with Chief Legal, Privacy and Compliance Officer on management of complex legal matters and liaise with external counsel when required
• Draft precedent documents, including agreements, policies, and procedures and establish and maintain precedent database
• Collaborate with members of the Legal, Privacy and Compliance team to provide legal support to SE Health initiatives

What You Bring

• Completion of an LLB/JD and licensed to practice law in Ontario
• Minimum of five (5) years related legal experience in a law firm or in-house setting
• Previous experience practicing in a health setting an asset
• Strong research, writing, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey complex legal concepts in an understandable manner to a diverse audience
• Demonstrate professional judgment, tact, and diplomacy
• Superior ability to manage time and balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Why join SE Health?

• Competitive Total Rewards So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, flexible pay options, car-loan support, housing solutions and exclusive staff perks.
• Flexibility & Belonging Thrive with hybrid work, flexible scheduling and a supportive, inclusive culture that puts people first.
• Purpose & Impact Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.
• Growth That Meets Your Ambition Access tuition support, training and meaningful career pathways across a growing, future-focused organization.

About SE Health

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.

Accessibility

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