Description de posteProvideexpert legal support and guidance to PHSA corporate and operational departments,as well as to leaders, managers and members of the in-house legal team on a widevariety of legal matters / issues, in order to enable effective decision-making.Respondto a variety of legal issues that affect the healthcare industry and theclinical and business operations of PHSA.Review,research, interpret, and prepare legal opinions that may have significantimpact to PHSA and its programs.Adviseon new and existing legislation applicable to healthcare and its impact toPHSA.Draftand revise legal documentation and negotiate with external parties on behalf ofPHSA and its programs. Provide guidance on implications and courses of action.Anticipateand identify legal issues and advise managers and directors on legal strategiesand solutions to mitigate legal risk.RepresentPHSA at various hearings, court and / or tribunals and present arguments.Maintainprofessional growth and development through seminars, workshops, andprofessional affiliations to keep up-to-date with industry trends,developments, revised legislation and new regulations.Maintainprimary responsibility for legal support and guidance on commercial agreementsin relation to healthcare services.Alevel of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Law Degree from anaccredited University.Aminimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of recent, related experience.Currentmember in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia or eligibilityfor membership within a specified period.Substantialknowledge of and demonstrated familiarity with the legislative and regulatoryframework governing healthcare.Knowledgeof commercial transactions, information technology, intellectual property,administrative and privacy law.Demonstratedability to lead, plan, direct, manage and implement.Abilityto facilitate the resolution of issues. Expert ability to analyze, research,evaluate and interpret legal issues.Exemplaryability in legal writing and drafting legal documents, and in the preparationof correspondence, summaries and reports.Demonstratedability to provide legal opinions and advice, taking into account andunderstanding the needs of others to achieve helpful results.Demonstratedability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety ofaudiences, including the ability to negotiate and persuade others.Stronginterpersonal skills.Possessingof such qualities as integrity, trust and professionalism.Excellentanalytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.Computerproficiency with a variety of relevant software applications.Join one of BC’s largest employers withprovince-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunitiesfor growth and development.Access to more than 2,000 in-housetraining programs.Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package,including municipal pension plan.12 annual statutory holidays withgenerous vacation entitlement and accrual.Flexible work options includingflextime, work locations and job sharing (eligibility will vary)Perks include onsite fitness classes anddiscounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car andbike sharing, and more.