Litigation Manager

Canadian Health Labs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Toronto is seeking a Litigation Manager to oversee all litigation matters. This position involves managing external legal counsel, coordinating responses to litigation, and supervising staff involved in litigation support. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Law or Business Administration and a minimum of 5 years' experience in litigation, preferably in the healthcare sector. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration or a related field (JD or LLB preferred).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in business management and litigation, preferably in the healthcare sector.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the company's response to all litigation, claims, and regulatory investigations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for outside counsel.
• Manage the collection, review, and preservation of documents and electronic evidence.
• Prepare case summaries, status reports, and risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of employment law

Knowledge of contract law

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or Business Administration

Job description

Position Overview

The Litigation Manager reports to the CEO and works closely with the Director of Finance and is responsible for overseeing all of WHL's litigation matters. This role includes responsibility for managing the collection and preservation of evidence and litigation documents and serving as the primary liaison with external legal counsel. The Litigation Manager will work closely with executive leadership, legal counsel, and operational teams. The primary focus will be litigation management; a small percentage of the Litigation Manager's time may be spent on other internal legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigation Management: Direct and coordinate the company's response to all litigation, claims, and regulatory investigations in consultation with legal counsel and executive leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for outside counsel, ensuring effective defense strategies and cost control.
• Oversee the collection, review, and preservation of documents and electronic evidence in response to litigation, court orders, and regulatory requests.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all claims, litigation, settlements, and related correspondence.
• Prepare case summaries, status reports, risk assessments, and other reports for executive leadership as needed.
• Ensure timely and proper issuance of litigation hold notices and compliance with document retention policies.
• Manage / consolidate all internal documentation.
• Advise on risk management strategies and support the development of training programs to mitigate future claims.
• Participate on-site at all hearings.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor staff involved in business operations and litigation support.
• Conduct and facilitate training sessions on compliance, risk management, and litigation procedures.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration or a related field (JD or LLB preferred).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in business management and litigation, preferably in the healthcare sector.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and contract law.
• Demonstrated experience in document collection, litigation oversight, and coordination with external counsel.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.