Legal Coordinator, Research and Grants Agreements

Swim Recruiting; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine angesehene Organisation sucht einen Legal Coordinator, um die kritische Gesundheitsforschung in Kanada voranzutreiben. In dieser neu geschaffenen Rolle werden Sie Teil eines dynamischen Teams, das mit Partnerinstitutionen zusammenarbeitet, um Forschungsförderungsvereinbarungen zu überprüfen und zu verhandeln. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Kommunikation, Organisation und Detailgenauigkeit tragen Sie zur Unterstützung bahnbrechender Gesundheitsforschungsinitiativen bei. Diese Position bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, in einem respektierten Umfeld zu arbeiten, das sich für die Verbesserung der Gesundheitsversorgung in Kanada einsetzt. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für rechtliche Aspekte der Gesundheitsforschung haben, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Benefits

Umfassende Gesundheits- und Zahnversicherung

4 Wochen bezahlter Urlaub

Pensionsplan

Qualifications

• Mindestens 3 Jahre relevante Erfahrung, idealerweise 4+ Jahre.
• Direkte Erfahrung mit Forschungsstipendien und -verträgen.

Responsibilities

• Überprüfung und Bearbeitung von Forschungsförderungsverträgen.
• Verhandlungen führen und Änderungen genehmigen.

Skills

Kommunikation

Organisation

Detailorientierung

Beziehungsaufbau

Verhandlung

MS Office

Teams

SharePoint

Education

Bachelorabschluss

Erfahrung als juristischer Assistent oder Junior-Paralegal

Job description

Our client is seeking a well-rounded Legal Coordinator (Research Agreements, Grants & Funding) who will play a critical role within a dynamic and reputable organization known for its support of cutting-edge health research. Strong communication, organization, detail-orientation, and relationship-building skills are essential.

Who - the Companies:

This well-established organization is widely respected for funding and advancing world-class health research. With significant, long-term funding secured, the organization is poised for exciting growth, with plans to hire additional team members and expand its impact across Canada in 2025. This is a workplace you can feel proud to contribute to, knowing that you’re supporting vital advancements in healthcare and scientific research.

What - the Role:

Our client is hiring a Legal Coordinator, Research Agreements, Grants & Funding to help achieve their mission of advancing critical healthcare research for all Canadians. This is a newly created role, and the Coordinator will play a key part on the corporate team. Reporting to a Senior Executive, the Coordinator will liaise with partner institutions (universities, hospitals, science labs) to review and process research funding agreements and grants. Responsibilities include customizing agreements, negotiating terms, answering questions, making approved changes, determining timelines, and following up to ensure timely reviews, approvals, and signatures. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, along with a keen eye for detail and proactive follow-up, are essential.

Who - the Candidate:

Candidates should have at least 3 years, preferably 4+ years, of relevant experience, including direct experience with agreements related to research grants and funding. Experience in a law firm as a legal assistant or junior paralegal is highly preferred. Healthcare sector experience, especially in healthcare research, is a plus but not required. Strong systems skills (MS Office, Teams, SharePoint) are necessary.

Where:

Based in Vancouver. Initially, more days in the office for training and relationship building, transitioning to approximately 2 days/week in the office and 3 days/week remote, with some flexibility.

How Much:

Base salary ranges from $52,000 to $75,000, depending on experience and qualifications. The organization also offers comprehensive health & dental benefits, 4 weeks paid vacation, and a pension plan. Please discuss your total compensation expectations with SWIM.

When & How to Apply:

SWIM Recruiting will present shortlisted candidates directly to the hiring team. The process includes 2-3 interviews and a take-home assessment. If qualified and interested, please apply by submitting your resume. Confidentiality for current employees will be maintained. If you already have a recruiter at SWIM, contact them directly. Otherwise, click 'APPLY' to send your application. Thank you!