Legal Counsel and Manager | CHEO RI | Permanent Full Time

1 month ago

Ottawa, Canada CHEO Full time

Compensation Pay Range:

$0.00-$0.00

Summary:

Please send your resume with a cover letter to researchhr@cheo.on.ca with the position title in the subject line. Although we appreciate the interest of all candidates, only candidates invited for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Posting # - RI-24-048

Posting Period: November 7, 2024 – November 21, 2024

POSITION: Legal Counsel and Manager, Contracts Team

TERM: Full-time (FTE 1.0), Permanent

SALARY: Commensurate with skills and experience

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer, CHEO Research Institute & CHEO General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer

The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is a leading healthcare organization and one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health. The CHEO Research Institute (CHEO RI) is one of the leading hospital-based Research Institutes in Canada, located in Ottawa.

We acknowledge that Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinabek territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We also honour all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. This posting offers an opportunity to integrate Indigenous ways of knowing and doing into our research programs in a meaningful way.

We have an immediate requirement for a full-time Legal Counsel and Manager, Contracts Team to join our growing team

RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Legal Counsel:

  • Draft and negotiate corporate and third-party contracts, opinions and other legal documents with emphasis on research and research related contracts.
  • Provide organization-wide legal advice and information pertaining to a broad range of issues, including corporate/commercial and not-for-profit matters, risk management, privacy and access to information matters.
  • Ensure corporate compliance with applicable local, provincial and federal laws governing the organization’s operations, including ongoing regulatory changes.
  • Identify, address and manage legal needs in support of business and strategic objectives through effective fact-finding, research and the provision of high-quality legal advice and opinions.
  • Identify potential areas of legal risk/opportunity and make recommendations on risk tolerance and mechanisms to manage risks and opportunities.
  • Respond to queries from staff, CHEO affiliated organizations and external agencies.
  • Support the operations of the CHEO RI Board of Directors and committees of the Board as required.
  • Support research initiatives and liaise across affiliated organizations to support legal and privacy matters common to the organizations.
  • Develop strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate ongoing communication throughout the organization.
  • Support General Counsel at CHEO.

Contracts:

In addition to responsibilities as previously described under ‘Counsel’, specific responsibilities to:

  • Review, draft, negotiate and administer clinical trial agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, data transfer agreements, fund transfer agreements, grant agreements, collaborative partnership agreements, registry/network agreements, licence agreements and other inter-institutional agreements.
  • Provide contract advice, support and guidance to researchers, administrators and external clients with regards to the management and execution of research contracts.

Manager:

As the Manager of the CHEO RI Contracts Team:

  • Manage staff including employee selection, determining work priorities, assigning responsibilities, establishing performance standards, conducting performance reviews, providing direction and guidance, handling employee relations issues, and fostering a team environment.
  • Advise staff on complex contracts.
  • Facilitate process improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Law degree from a recognized Canadian law school. L.L.B. or J.D. and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment as a lawyer.
  • Strong leadership, supervisory and team building skills.
  • Strong experience in the drafting, review, negotiation and interpretation of contracts.
  • High level of composure with the ability to demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, tact and courtesy.
  • Knowledge of statutes, regulations, policies and guidelines governing the conduct of human research in Canada.
  • Experience managing client expectations in a high-volume environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Work independently and productively, both on-site and remotely.
  • Experience using computer systems and software, such as Microsoft Office 365 suite.
  • Familiarity with scientific and medical terminology.
  • Experience working in a healthcare or health research environment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Eligible to work in Canada;
  • Valid police record check;
  • Compliance with CHEO RI’s Universal COVID-19 Vaccination Policy;
  • Flexibility to work in a hybrid work model that would include both remote and on-site work.
TO APPLY

Interested applicants may send a cover letter and CV to researchhr@cheo.on.ca.

The CHEO Research Institute values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer who values diverse perspectives and supports people to be their authentic selves. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

CHEO Research Institute does not use artificial intelligence during the selection and recruitment process.

Applications will only be considered from those eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

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