Legal Counsel

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate honestprofessionaland safe consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work they welcome and celebrateGreat Peoplewho inspire meaningful connections whileLeading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for aLegal Counselto join ourLegalTeam based inHalifax Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communitiesgreat placesto live work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector Shannex offers opportunities for growthdevelopmentand advancement. And at the end of every day you will knowyouvemade a measured difference in the lives of our include:

• Comprehensive health vision and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life travel and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP programwithemployer matching
• Vacation accrual (beginsimmediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands ofperksvendors and discounts through ourWorkPerksprogram including excellent discounts for apparel restaurants technology fitness travel and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training throughShannexsCentre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

TheLegal Counselwillreport to the General Counsel and willbe a key member of theLegal candidate will support a broad range of mattersacross all Shannex business divisionsincludingclaims management and dispute resolutionprivacycorporate/commerciallegal operationsand general risk management.

• Act as a strategic partner tooperatingleadersprovidingpractical day-to-daylegal adviceto enable businessobjectiveswhile managing risk.
• Provide privacy law support including guidance on compliance obligations incident responseand data-sharing practices.
• Liaise with external counsel on litigation regulatory and employment & labour matters.
• Assistwith the development review and revision of policies and procedures.
• Contribute towards strategic planning and process improvement for the legal team.
• Partner with others to support investigations and compliance matters andregardinggeneral risk assessment and management.
• Deliver practical legal guidance and training to business teams translating requirements into workable processes.
• Support the review drafting and negotiation of a range of commercial agreements.
• Supportbusiness transactionsspecialprojectsand othergenerallegal matters asneeded

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvementcollaborationand accountability you bring:

• Completion of a degree in law (JD or LLB)
• Membership in good standing with the Nova Scotia Barristers Societyor eligiblefor membership
• Minimum of5years of legal experience preferablywith alargelaw firmor in-house legal department
• Desire toapply yourspecializedexpertisein any of the practice areas describedin the About the Opportunity sectionwhile learning to practice as a generalist
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured deadline-driven environment
• Strong communicationskills and the ability to work well independently and collaboratively
• Interest in technology knowledge management and process improvement
• Strong critical thinking sound judgment and risk awareness
• Experience in healthcare seniors care or another regulated sector is considered an asset
• Performs additional duties as required

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

Great People is a core value at Shannex grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity diversity inclusion and belonging and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario our team members help build communities that support connection wellbeing and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced addition Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1