Legal Counsel

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If youre looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life and the lives of others youve come to the right place.

As a national health solutions partner we put people first in everything we do and that begins with our team of 8000 professionals who bring a crosssection of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together our employees are creating industryleading solutions in insurance primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest and its reflected in our awardwinning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth flexible work options meaningful experiences and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves feel they belong and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.

Role Overview:
As Legal Counsel at Medavie you will play a crucial role in providing legal advice and support across the organization. Your responsibilities will include advising on legal matters; reviewing drafting and negotiating contracts; supporting corporate initiatives; and managing legal resources. You will work closely with external counsel and various departments to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review draft and negotiate business contracts with third parties.

• Provide general legal advice in corporate commercial contract and insurance law.

• Advise departmental leaders on applicable laws and interpretation of legal documents ensuring practical legal approaches and risk management.

• Negotiate contracts with clients vendors and service providers to support business needs.

• Call upon external counsel and colleagues for support when needed.

• Support the Privacy Office on complex privacy matters.

• Create resources to support the Legal Services teams library and knowledge base.

• Maintain an uptodate understanding of the legal and regulatory environment for Medavie Inc. and its subsidiaries.

• Participate in committees and projects as required.

• Assist in the development of contract policies procedures and risk identification.

• Provide input in the development and implementation of legal and compliance policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• LL.B (Bachelor of Law) or J.D. from an accredited Canadian University or equivalent qualification.

• Expertise in commercial law contracts law and insurance law.

• 25 years of experience as a practicing lawyer in a Canadian jurisdiction.

• Experience as inhouse counsel in a Canadian organization (unionized or nonunionized).

• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries (e.g. insurance banking energy) preferred.

• Member in good standing with the Law Society in at least one province in Canada.

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

• Business acumen and understanding of compliance and regulatory adherence.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience in working with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in legal matters.

• Bilingualism (English/ French) considered an asset.

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We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment retention advancement and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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