General Counsel

2 days ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada The Canadian Bar Association Full time
Job Title: General Counsel

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Counsel to join our team at The Canadian Bar Association. As a key member of our executive team, you will provide strategic legal advice and leadership to support our organization's mission and goals.

About the Role

The General Counsel will be responsible for managing the legal affairs of The Canadian Bar Association, providing legal and risk management expertise, and leadership to our executive team. You will oversee a full range of legal services, including health law, labour relations and employment matters, corporate/commercial matters, contractual language, privacy and freedom of information policy, legal trends, and risk.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic legal advice and leadership to the executive team and Board of Directors
  • Manage the legal affairs of The Canadian Bar Association, including health law, labour relations and employment matters, corporate/commercial matters, contractual language, privacy and freedom of information policy, legal trends, and risk
  • Oversee a full range of legal services, including legal research, drafting and reviewing contracts, and providing legal advice to staff and stakeholders
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including government departments and officials
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
Requirements
  • J.D. or LL.B and member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
  • 15+ years of legal experience, preferably in an in-house healthcare legal department or law firm supporting the healthcare sector or similarly complex service delivery environment
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities, including comfort with decision-making and exercising sound legal and business judgment
  • Demonstrated ability for organizational planning and to develop organizational strategy
  • Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives and manage change to achieve positive results
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in the areas of health law, labour relations and employment matters, corporate/commercial matters, contractual language, privacy and freedom of information policy, legal trends, risk, or general regulatory compliance
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced legal professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

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