Senior Legal Counsel

Nova Scotia Barristers' Society; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Legal Counsel, where your expertise will drive legal compliance and risk management across diverse business operations. In this pivotal role, you will oversee contract management, provide essential legal advice, and contribute to strategic initiatives that shape the future of the organization. With a commitment to improving the wellbeing of Canadians, this innovative firm values individuality and fosters a culture of growth and support. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a practicing lawyer in a Canadian jurisdiction.
• Expertise in commercial law, contracts law, and insurance law.

Responsibilities

• Ensure legal compliance across all areas of the organization.
• Provide practical legal advice to departmental leaders.

Skills

Commercial Law

Contracts Law

Insurance Law

Drafting Skills

Negotiation Skills

Business Acumen

Regulatory Compliance

Artificial Intelligence in Legal Matters

Education

LL.B or J.D. from an accredited Canadian University

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

If you’re looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you’ve come to the right place.

As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do — and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest — and it’s reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.

Role Overview:
As Senior Legal Counsel at Medavie, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring legal compliance across all areas of the organization. You will identify legal risks associated with new business opportunities and monitor legislative changes that impact the business. Your expertise will guide significant projects, strategic initiatives, and contract negotiations, ensuring the organization operates within legal frameworks and mitigates risks effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management: Triages contract review requests and assigns them to the appropriate resource (external vs. internal counsel).

Quality Assurance: Reviews team members’ work to ensure accuracy before presenting findings to clients.

Legal Advice: Provides practical legal advice to departmental leaders, managing business risks.

Regulatory Compliance: Maintains up-to-date knowledge of legal and regulatory environments for Medavie Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Project Contribution: Participates in significant projects, strategic initiatives, and prepares quarterly reports for the Board and Senior Management Team.

External Counsel Management: Selects and approves external legal counsel firms and interfaces with them on various legal matters.

Litigation Oversight: Oversees lawsuits and legal expenses.

Privacy Support: Provides guidance to the Chief Privacy Officer on privacy matters.

Policy Development: Contributes to the development and implementation of legal and compliance policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

LL.B or J.D. from an accredited Canadian University, or equivalent qualification.

Expertise in commercial law, contracts law, and insurance law.

10+ years of experience as a practicing lawyer in a Canadian jurisdiction.

Experience as in-house counsel in a Canadian organization (unionized or non-unionized).

Preferred experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries (e.g., insurance, banking, energy).

Member in good standing with the Law Society in at least one province in Canada.

Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Business acumen and understanding of compliance and regulatory adherence.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience in working with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in legal matters.