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Associate Legal Counsel, PHSA Legal Services

PHSA
Vancouver, British Columbia
$65 an hour (estimated)
Temporary
Full-time
  • Provideexpert 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.
  • 30+ days ago
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