Legal Counsel

6 months ago

Ottawa, Canada Canadian Institute for Health Information Full time

**Category**
- Legal

**City**
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Legal Counsel
- Who we are
- We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada's health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada's health care systems.

CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.

At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include
- HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)
- Retirement Planning Program
- Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
- Work-life balance
- Career Planning Program
- Learning and Professional Development Program
- Flexible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts

Why is this role important?
- Under the direction and supervision of the Senior Legal Counsel, Legal Counsel is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of expert specialized legal advice and services to CIHI in matters relating to privacy, corporate, commercial, intellectual property, information technology and procurement. Legal Counsel negotiates and drafts various types of agreements and provides legal education sessions to the organization.
- What you'll do
- 1. Handles legal files as assigned; Provides legal services with a focus on the following areas: corporate/commercial, procurement, information technology, employment, privacy and intellectual property.
- 2. Drafts, negotiates and provides advice on various contracts and agreements for funding, collaboration, purchase of goods and services, data sharing and copyright.
- 3. Prepares and delivers legal education sessions to the organization.
- 4. Identifies areas of shortcoming and drafts templates and other legal instruments to streamline the corporation’s activities and processes.
- 5. Collaborates with teams across the organization to build and maintain effective working relationships.
- 6. Conducts legal research and prepares legal opinions as needed.
- 7. Other related duties as assigned.
- What you'll bring to the table
- LL.B or equivalent and member of good standing in the Law Society of Upper Canada.
- Minimum of five to seven years of post-call experience. Experience in private practice, in-house or a combination thereof would be an asset.
- Legal knowledge and experience in the following areas: corporate/commercial, information technology, procurement and employment, with a focus on intellectual property licensing.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills with a focus on information technology, intellectual property licensing and commercial law would be an asset.
- Knowledge of Canadian privacy law with a focus on the Ontario Personal Health Information Privacy Act (PHIPA) would be an asset.
- Excellent practical and business-oriented approach and sound decision-making abilities.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple and clear manner.
- Excellent analytical and research skills.
- Excellent planning and organization skills and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Works well with little supervision, possesses initiative.
- Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Fluency in English required, bilingualism in both official languages is an asset

Closing StatementEmployment Equity
- At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs._

Conseiller juridique
- L'ICIS
- L’ICIS regroupe des leaders d’opinion passionnés par les données qui veulent apporter leur contribution au milieu de la santé. À titre d’organisme autonome sans but lucratif, nous collaborons avec nos partenaires au partage d’informations essentielles sur les systèmes de santé du Canada pour éclairer les décisions au profit de la santé des Canadiens. À titre d’employé de l’ICIS, vous jouerez un rôle déterminant dans l’évolution du système de santé canadien.

L’ICIS offre un milieu de travail exceptionnel où diversité, respect, intégrité, collaboration et innovation sont valorisés. Consultez notre strategie sur l'équité, la diversité et l'inclusion qui décrit les efforts que nous

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