Legal Counsel 3, Privacy

1 week ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $57.85/Hr. - CAD $83.16/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Legal Counsel 3, Privacy with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Legal Counsel 3, Privacy to join the team. Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer & Lead Counsel, Privacy & FOI, the Legal Counsel 3, Privacy will provide privacy legal support and advice to leaders of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Primary responsibilities will include negotiating, reviewing and drafting information sharing and data access agreements, and providing legal advice to the VCH Privacy Office. This role also provides privacy legal support on a wide range of transactions and projects including those relating to health care operations, business services, innovation, and technology.

Apply today to join our team

As a Legal Counsel 3, Privacy with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

Provide privacy legal support and guidance to VCH leadership, clients and other members of the Legal Services team to enable effective decision-making. Advise on privacy/data protection due diligence and risk mitigation in the context of commercial transactions. Assist in the implementation of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) governance processes. Develop and update legal templates. Advise on new and existing privacy, access and data protection legislation applicable to the organization. Anticipate and identify legal issues and advise management on legal strategies and solutions to mitigate legal risk. Provide straightforward and knowledgeable legal advice. Work with a collegial team of in-house counsel reporting to the General Counsel. Instruct, oversee and provide support to external counsel on complex privacy, access and data protection matters as required. Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Law Degree from a recognized university supplemented by a minimum of eight (8) years of recent, related experience practicing law, preferably with a public sector organization or a firm providing legal services to a public sector organization. A member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia (or eligible for membership within a specified period). Minimum of 6 years relevant solicitor's experience in corporate law, primarily privacy and access to information. Background in corporate and privacy law, with demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating agreements of all kinds, is essential. Experience in one or more of the following areas would be considered a strong asset: technology contracts, AI, privacy, and cybersecurity. Previous in-house, public sector or health sector experience is an asset.

Knowledge & Abilities

Familiarity with and/or ability to understand complex healthcare system. Ability to support and collaborate with wide variety of organizational clients, including health care operations teams, corporate teams and other business groups. Strong organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple competing priorities. Team player with solution-oriented mindset. Ability to provide timely and practical legal advice. Strong legal research and legal analysis skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. High standards of integrity, ethics and professionalism.

Closing Statement

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Harleen at


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