Legal Counsel
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
At PointClickCare our mission is simple: to help providers deliver exceptional care. And that starts with our people. As a leading health tech company thats founder-led and privately held we empower our employees to push boundaries innovate and shape the future of healthcare.
With the largest long-term and post-acute care dataset and a Marketplace of 400 integrated partners our platform serves over 30000 provider organizations making a real difference in millions of lives. We also reinvest a significant percentage of our revenue back into research and development ensuring our employees have the resources to innovate and make a lasting by Forbes as a top private cloud company and honored as one of Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures we offer flexibility growth opportunities and meaningful work.
At PointClickCare we empower our people to be the architects of a smarter healthcare future; one that is human-first and accelerated by AI to create meaningful and lasting change. Employees harness AI as a catalyst for creativity productivity and thoughtful decision-making. By integrating AI tools into our daily workflows collaboration is enhanced outcomes are improved and every team member has the proficiency to maximize their impact. It all starts with our hiring practices where we uncover AI expertise that complements our mission and we continue to invest in training and development to nurture innovation throughout the employee journey.
Join us in redefining healthcare so it doesnt just survive it learn more about PointClickCare check out Life at PointClickCareand connect with us on Glassdoor and LinkedIn.
**Travel to Office expectations**
For Remote Roles: If this role is remote there will be in-office events that will require travel to and from the Mississauga and/or Salt Lake City office. These will include but not limited to onboarding team events semi-annual and annual team meetings.
For Hybrid Roles: If this role is Hybrid there will be an expectation to reside within commutable distance to the office/location specified in the job listing. This will include but not limited to weekly/bi-weekly/monthly events in the office with your specific team. This is a requirement for this role.
Position Summary:
The Legal Counsel will play a pivotal role in supporting the companys legal and business objectives by providing expert legal advice drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial and technology agreements and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position requires a proactive business-oriented lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams and demonstrates strong judgment integrity and communication skills. The Legal Counsel will contribute to process improvements risk management and the overall success of the Legal Department while helping drive innovation and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Draft review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including:
- Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
- Partnership and collaboration agreements
- Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)
- SaaS agreements software licenses and technology agreements
- Subcontractor and supplier agreements
- Statements of Work (SOWs) and related documentation
- Legal Advisory & Risk Management
- Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks contractual obligations and compliance requirements for new products services and business initiatives.
- Provide practical business-oriented legal advice and solutions.
- Conduct legal research and provide guidance on emerging legal issues including privacy data security and regulatory matters.
- Compliance & Policy Support
- Support the development and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist with Canadian and U.S. information privacy and healthcare regulatory compliance (e.g. HIPAA PHIPA and provincial equivalents).
- Participate in training and knowledge-sharing sessions to promote legal awareness and best practices across the organization.
- Dispute Resolution & External Counsel Coordination
- Assist with the management and resolution of disputes and pre-litigation matters.
- Coordinate with external counsel as needed.
- Process Improvement & Departmental Initiatives
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Legal Department including the adoption of legal technology and automation tools.
- Provide support on special projects and other duties as assigned by the Associate General Counsel.
- Demonstrate flexibility to assist the Legal Department in its activities and mission as needs arise.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in an applicable law society or U.S. state bar.
- 35 years of post-qualification experience preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house roles.
- Demonstrated ability to independently negotiate complex business transactions under tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the capacity to address complicated legal and business challenges.
- Excellent judgment integrity and discretion in handling sensitive matters.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal audiences.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong client service orientation and ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Flexibility to support the Legal Departments evolving needs and mission.
- Interest or experience in process improvement legal technology and prompt engineering is an asset.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with health care information technology licensing and SaaS licensing.
- Familiarity with Canadian and U.S. information privacy laws and compliance (e.g. HIPAA PHIPA and provincial equivalents).
- Knowledge of Canadian and U.S. health care regulatory frameworks.
- Prior exposure to privacy cybersecurity and data protection issues in a technology-driven environment.
$126000 - $140000 a year
AtPointClickCare base salary is one of the many components that make up our total rewards Canada base salary rangefor this position is $126000 - $140000 bonus benefitsnon-overtime eligible. Our salary ranges are determined byjob and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range individual compensation is determined by job-related skills and knowledge relevant experienceincluding professional and lived experience and/or work location. Your recruiter can share more information about ourtotal rewards package during the hiring process.
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PointClickCare Benefits & Perks:
Benefits starting from Day 1!
Retirement Plan Matching
Flexible Paid Time Off
Wellness Support Programs and Resources
Parental & Caregiver Leaves
Fertility & Adoption Support
Continuous Development Support Program
Employee Assistance Program
Allyship and Inclusion Communities
Employee Recognition and more!
It is the policy of PointClickCare to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race religion national origin status age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or domestic/civil partnership status disability veteran status genetic information or any other basis protected by law. PointClickCare welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact emailprotected should you require any accommodations.
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About Company
PointClickCare is the #1 cloud-based healthcare software provider helping long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) providers navigate the new realities of value-based healthcare.
