Junior Lawyer

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada OntarioMD Full time

Junior Lawyer

Contract (9 months with possibility of extension)

Job Band: 4
The Junior Lawyer will provide legal and privacy support for the General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer. The Junior Lawyer is responsible for drafting and negotiation of legal documents, including contracts, memoranda and correspondence.

Development of policy positions, organizing and expediting the flow of work of the General Counsel, contract management and the establishment of electronic databases for contracts.

Initiating follow-up actions, carrying out administrative duties, such as executive filing and expenses & attending high-level meetings with the General Counsel.

This role will also include, drafting privacy policies and processes, supporting staff engagement on privacy and security, development of best practices and education materials on privacy and security and developing knowledge management systems.


Reporting to the General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer, the Junior Lawyer is responsible for**:

  • Preparing substantive legal documents and correspondence with limited instruction/direction (letters, contracts, memoranda)
  • Developing privacy policies and procedures and conducting privacy impact assessments
  • Conducting and reporting on research in the areas of contract, health, business, and regulatory law;
  • Preparing legal and policy memoranda;
  • Providing privacy support to other departments;
  • Supporting preparation of documents for the Board of Directors;
  • Evaluating files to review facts and syntax, determine appropriate processes, and plan the steps necessary for the conduct of the file; ensuring critical deadlines are met;
  • Developing educational and training support on compliance and regulatory practices;
  • Developing presentations;
  • Interfacing with stakeholders and various professionals in the legal, technology, and health domains;
  • Interpreting complex technical language and concepts and adapting these for a legal context;
  • Exercising initiative and judgment to relieve the General Counsel of administrative detail;
  • Preparing and maintaining a bringforward system, as well as providing appropriate reminders;
  • Conducting and supervising other research;
  • Delegating tasks to, and coordinating with, other administrative departments;
  • Providing backup coverage in the absence of other assistants;
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements that are important to us:

  • Experience working in a Corporate environment or within Healthcare is required.
  • Legal experience working in house or in a law firm.
  • Minimum 2 years post call experience and member of Law Society of Ontario;
  • Completion of Juris Doctorate.
  • Experience in developing privacy policies and processes, drafting of data sharing agreements;
  • Experience in negotiating contracts;
  • An understanding of contract, privacy law and processes, health care, intellectual property, and business law;
  • Superior legal research skills and familiarity with Canlii, Westlaw, Quicklaw, or similar.
  • Excellent computer skills especially with MS Office 36
  • Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff, members of the public and external agencies.
  • Strong team player, motivated, helpful and enthusiastic.
  • Must be thorough, possess an outstanding attention to detail, and have the ability to multitask and work to tight timelines.

Benefits we think you'll like:

  • Fantastic opportunity to grow within the team and throughout the organization
  • Fun, friendly and dynamic work environment with a passion for digital health
  • Competitive salary

How to Apply:

  • We continue to encourage staff to follow the Public Health recommendations and stay up to date with their vaccinations._
  • OntarioMD has moved to a permanent hybrid work environment. As such, the individual in this position will be required to work a minimum number of days in our Toronto office. All recruiting activities including interview and new hire onboarding will be conducted remotely. While we are doing our best to ensure reasonable response times, please expect potential delays._

_ OntarioMD does not solicit personal information such as banking information or passport information over social media sites for employment purposes._
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