Executive Vice-President, General Counsel

Overview

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As one of the country’s most influential national health organizations, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) shapes the future of health care in Canada. The CMA unites physicians across the country, advocates for system transformation, and champions the public interest. The CMA is strengthening its enterprise capabilities to deliver greater impact for physicians and patients alike.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Chief Executive Officer and serve as the CMA’s senior legal, governance, and enterprise risk advisor, providing strategic guidance on matters of organizational importance.
• Oversee legal services, governance, compliance, and enterprise risk management across the CMA Group of Companies, ensuring the integrity of decision-making and protection of the organization’s reputation.
• Support the Board and senior leadership on complex issues, oversee legal and privacy frameworks, and help the CMA navigate a regulated and politically dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Seasoned legal executive with deep experience advising Boards, CEOs, and senior leaders in complex, multi-entity or highly regulated environments.
• Expertise across corporate, regulatory, and employment law, along with governance, enterprise risk, and compliance.
• Principled, diplomatic, and strategic leader who is energized by guiding a mission-driven national institution through issues with public, political, or reputational sensitivity.

How to apply

To learn more about this impactful role, please contact John Caminiti and Brad Wilson at bwilson@boyden.com and state “CMA EVP General Counsel” in the subject line of your e-mail.

Equity, Diversity and Accessibility

The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) are committed to accommodating employees with disabilities, accessibility needs, and other protected human rights characteristics, to the point of undue hardship. Any candidate requiring accommodation is encouraged to make their needs known. The CMA is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible working environments and welcomes applicants who will contribute to the further diversification of staff, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity.