Legal Counsel (Hybrid)

WHO WE ARE
When it comes to health were always looking for waysto push for better. Its why we were founded in the first 1957 ourfounder pharmacist William Wilkinson witnessed a mother sacrifice her healthby forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughters prescription. Heknew there had to be a better way. So he introduced North Americas firstprepaid drug plan and GreenShield was born as a not-for-profit with a missionto support better health for all Canadians.

We arent just a health and benefits company. Werethe only not-for-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage andcare together all in one place.
Were noble challengers purposefully building a betterway and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach thattakes care of the mind and body.

Our mission is to create better health for allCanadians and we know that starts with our employees.

THEROLE IN A NUTSHELL

Base Salary: CAD $94406.00 - 142069.00

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel you will beresponsible for providing practical timely and business-oriented legal adviceon a broad range of corporate commercial and regulatory matters.

You will work closely with business and operations leaders asa strategic legal partner and primary point of contact for legal support acrossvarious GreenShield business units. You will also advise on productdevelopment procurement processes regulatory compliance and enterpriseinitiatives working collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders acrossprivacy IT security and operations. You will play a key role in enablingbusiness objectives by identifying legal and commercial risks and providingpragmatic solutions-oriented guidance within a fast-paced and evolvingenvironment.

THIS ROLE WILL BERESPONSIBLE FOR

• Providing practical timely and business-oriented legal advice on a broad range of corporate commercial and regulatory matters impacting GreenShields businesses
• Drafting reviewing revising and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements including client agreements service provider agreements partnership agreements NDAs amendments and statements of work
• Supporting the full contract lifecycle including new client onboarding contract renewals amendments and contract integration activities relating to acquisitions and evolving products and services
• Supporting business units in their responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) including reviewing client terms identifying legal and commercial risks and advising on negotiation strategies
• Identifying legal regulatory and commercial risks associated with business initiatives and providing practical solutions-oriented guidance to mitigate risk while enabling business objectives
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including privacy IT security product and operations to advise on issues relating to data use platform services and regulatory compliance
• Providing legal support on regulatory and compliance initiatives including competition law matters internal policies and enterprise compliance programs
• Supporting the management and resolution of claims disputes and litigation matters as required including coordinating with and overseeing external counsel
• Managing relationships with external counsel including briefing coordinating and reviewing external advice on specialized or complex matters
• Conducting legal research and analysis and preparing clear and concise written and oral legal advice for business stakeholders
• Supporting the development maintenance and continuous improvement of legal templates playbooks and contracting processes to enhance efficiency and consistency
• Supporting strategic initiatives including product development enterprise transformation projects and post-acquisition integration efforts
• Performing other duties as assigned
  
  

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR

• A minimum of 1 to 5 years post-call relevant experience at a law firm and/or in-house department practicing corporate/commercial law
• Experience with technology and health-related agreements is an asset
• Strong experience drafting reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements including service provider client-facing and partnership agreements
• Experience supporting business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment with the ability to provide clear practical and risk-adjusted legal advice
• Exposure to insurance health and/or pharmaceutical industry would be an asset
• Exposure to third party service provider agreements procurement processes and risk management frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to identify legal and commercial risks and propose pragmatic solutions-oriented approaches
• Strong business acumen and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives
• Superior written and oral communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders
• Capacity to work independently manage competing priorities and handle a high volume of work with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including privacy risk IT security product and operational stakeholders
• Organizationally savvy with the ability to influence decision making at operational and corporate levels
• Solution-driven and practical approach to tackling challenges and supporting the legal needs of GreenShields businesses
• Ability to effectively manage external legal resources
  Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to deliver value and learn across a broad range of legal regulatory and business issues
• J.D. or equivalent
• Member in good standing with the Law Society
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset

THE CULTURE
We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just ameans to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyones voice is heard andvalued. Because thats what it takesto create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And weredriven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that yourworkplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. Thats why we provide aplace where you can be inspired challenged and rewarded.

Where your growth means our growth.
Where your voice is heard and valued.
Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters.

We believe our people arecritical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger smarter andmore informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diversebackgrounds perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture topositively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isnt just about personalachievements its about making adifference together.

Heres to Better Health for All!

AFEW MORE DETAILS
Proficiency in English is requiredfor this position. As part of this role you will be required to communicatewith colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for thisposition we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their rolescollaborate and communicate effectively and contribute to the success of ourorganization.

GS supports diversity equity andinclusion in our teams and communities and we value the unique contributionsmade by all. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly to everyrequirement we invite you to apply. We encourage applications fromall candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislationthroughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let usknow of any accommodation through Information received relating toaccommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Providing this information givesGS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability forspecific positions future opportunities or for your personnel file. Yourrésumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by theOrganization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used foraggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).

AI Usage - GreenShield leverages AI to help produce Job Descriptions and ideate on interview questions. We also leverage AI for interview transcription support.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 94406 - 142069