- Oversees the triaging of all requests to review contracts from clients and assigns requests to the most appropriate resource (external counsel vs. internal counsel) for completion.
- Reviews the work of the team to ensure quality and accuracy of contract reviews prior to presenting findings to clients.
- Works with organizational stakeholders to assist in development of contract policies, procedures, and risk identification.
- Provides advice to departmental leaders and executives across the business on applicable laws and the interpretation of legal documents in a manner that avails a practical legal approach while properly managing the risks to the business.
- Maintains an up to date understanding of legal and regulatory environment for Medavie Inc., Medavie Health Services, and their subsidiary organizations and participates on committees and projects as required.
- Contributes to significant projects, including strategic initiatives and contract negotiations, and prepares quarterly reports to the Board and Sr. Management Team.
- Selects and approves external legal counsel firms to be used, and interfaces with external counsel on various legal matters.
- Provides significant input in the development and implementation of legal and compliance policies and procedures.
- Manages the portion of the budget allocated to team building and employee engagement.
- Law Degree from an accredited Canadian University (LL.B or J.D.) or a Law Degree from outside Canada and Certificate of Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA).
- Member in good standing with the Law Society in at least one of Medavie's operating jurisdictions, or eligible for membership and can become member by starting date.
- 5-10 years experience as legal counsel or practicing lawyer.
- 3+ years experience as in-house counsel preferred.
- 2-5 years leading a team of legal professionals.
- Understanding of contract law.
- Understanding of compliance and regulatory adherence.
- Solid working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Bilingualism (ENG/FR) considered an asset.
- Comprehensive health and dental plan that is 100% employer paid, including a Health Spending Account and Personal Wellness Account.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
- A stimulating and flexible work environment with a focus on work-life balance and wellness, including health support tools, health resources and fitness center discounts.
- An organization where we encourage personal learning and growth.
- If getting involved in charitable causes is something you're passionate about, we support and offer plenty of opportunities to give back. We are a not-for-profit organization, and our shareholders are the communities in which we operate.
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Director, Legal Services - Not specified, Canada - Medavie Blue Cross
Description
Medavie is a national health solutions partner that integrates benefits management, health management and health care delivery. Together, with our team of more than 7,700 professionals, we are committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians.
As a not-for-profit organization, Medavie oversees Medavie Blue Cross, a premier all-in-one benefits carrier and public health program administrator, and Medavie Health Services, a national primary health care solutions organization and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada.
We are one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and an Imagine Canada Caring Company.
We don't have shareholders. Instead, we proudly invest in communities to help address some of Canada's most pressing health care challenges.
Job Title: Director, Legal Services Department: Legal Competition: 86930 Internal/External: Both Employment Type: Full Time Permanent Location: Remote in Ontario or Atlantic Canada Salary: Competitive Compensation Package Reports To: Chief Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer
As the Director of Legal Services, you will report to the Chief Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer and will be responsible for leading a team of legal professionals providing legal services to the organization. This includes advising on contracts and other initiatives, identifying legal risks associated with new business opportunities, assisting the CGRO with various regulatory and compliance matters, working with external counsel and managing legal resources, and providing other legal support as needed to the organization.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Medavie strives to foster a culture where everyone is enabled to achieve their full potential - a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) where we live our values every day in the way we treat each other, our members and the communities we serve. Accessibility is a top priority.
For applicants with disabilities, we provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Medavie Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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