Legal Counsel

The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Legal Counsel to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing crucial legal support across various sectors, particularly in technology and procurement, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will collaborate with corporate leaders to navigate complex legal landscapes, enhancing the health of children in Ontario and beyond. Join a supportive environment that values professional growth and equity, diversity, and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Gesundheits- und Zahnversicherung

Mitarbeiterwohlbefinden-Strategie

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Qualifications

• Erforderlich: LLB oder JD, Mitgliedschaft bei der Law Society of Ontario.
• 2-5 Jahre Erfahrung in der Rechtsberatung, idealerweise im Gesundheitswesen.

Responsibilities

• Rechtsberatung zu Beschaffung, Technologie und Unternehmensfragen.
• Überprüfung und Verhandlung von Verträgen und Vereinbarungen.

Skills

Konzeptionelles Denken

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Entscheidungsfindung

Praktische Problemlösung

Risikoinformierte rechtliche Beratung

Prioritätenmanagement

Teamarbeit

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Juris Doctor (JD)

Mitgliedschaft bei der Law Society of Ontario

Job description

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Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Legal Counsel (Corporate)

Come Join SickKids and Make a Difference!

SickKids is on the lookout for a dynamic corporate/commercial lawyer to become a vital part of the legal team at Canada's most research-intensive hospital. As part of our Corporate Legal Services team, you'll help provide centralized legal support for the entire SickKids enterprise and advise corporate leaders on cutting-edge matters, particularly in the areas of technology and procurement, driving forward our mission to improve children's health in Ontario, Canada, and across the world.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Provide a wide range of legal services to clients across the organization, particularly relating to procurement, technology, general corporate/commercial transactions, and regulatory issues.
• Anticipate and address legal needs in support of the Hospital's business and strategic objectives through effective fact-finding, research and the provision of high-quality legal advice in a manner that reflects the organization's risk tolerance.
• Review, draft and negotiate agreements, working with clients to understand the organization's needs and design and implement solutions.
• Provide support to the Supply Chain Management Department and business owners on public procurement / RFx processes.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Management Department to develop procurement strategies and solutions.
• Identify potential areas of legal risk/opportunity and advise colleagues on risk tolerance and mechanisms to manage risk/opportunity.
• Provide management and staff with timely updates and insights on changing legal regimes and industry practice.
• Develop strong professional relationships with internal and external counterparts to facilitate ongoing communication throughout the organization, anticipate and proactively manage legal needs and risks, and keep current on best practices and emerging trends in legal practice within relevant sectors.

Here's What You'll Need

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Strong conceptual thinking, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Service-oriented and curious, with a propensity for practical problem-solving.
• Ability to provide sound, risk-informed and practical legal advice.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of competing priorities.
• Team player with excellent diplomacy and interpersonal skills.

Assets

• 2-5 years of post-call experience in private practice, in-house, or a combination thereof.
• Experience working with a hospital or other healthcare sector organization.
• Experience with public procurement.
• Familiarity with current and emerging technology and related regulatory issues, including privacy, cloud computing, cyber security, and AI.
• Strong solicitor background and experience, particularly in areas of corporate/commercial law, with robust drafting skills.

Here's What You'll Love:

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage; including but not limited to, health and dental benefits. The benefits offered will be discussed at the time of position offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.

Impact

• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Employment Type

• Permanent Full-time, 1.0 FTE
• Flexible hybrid (onsite & remote) work environment

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.

How To Apply

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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