Senior Legal Advisor

4 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Advisor to join our team at PHSA. As a key member of our legal department, you will provide expert legal support and guidance to our corporate and operational departments, as well as to leaders, managers, and members of the in-house legal team on a wide variety of legal matters/issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal matters/issues
  • Respond to legal issues that affect the healthcare industry and the clinical and business operations of PHSA
  • Review, research, interpret, and prepare legal opinions that may have significant impact to PHSA and its programs
  • Advise on new and existing legislation applicable to healthcare and its impact to PHSA
  • Draft and revise legal documentation and negotiate with external parties on behalf of PHSA and its programs
  • Anticipate and identify legal issues and advise managers and directors on legal strategies and solutions to mitigate legal risk
  • Represent PHSA at various hearings, court, and/or tribunals and present arguments
  • Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep up-to-date with industry trends, developments, revised legislation, and new regulations

Requirements

  • Law Degree from an accredited University
  • Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of recent, related experience
  • Current member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia or eligibility for membership within a specified period
  • Substantial knowledge of and demonstrated familiarity with the legislative and regulatory framework governing healthcare
  • Knowledge of commercial transactions, information technology, intellectual property, administrative, and privacy law
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, direct, manage, and implement
  • Ability to facilitate the resolution of issues
  • Expert ability to analyze, research, evaluate, and interpret legal issues
  • Exemplary ability in legal writing and drafting legal documents, and in the preparation of correspondence, summaries, and reports
  • Demonstrated ability to provide legal opinions and advice, taking into account and understanding the needs of others to achieve helpful results
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences, including the ability to negotiate and persuade others
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Possessing of such qualities as integrity, trust, and professionalism
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Computer proficiency with a variety of relevant software applications

What We Offer

  • Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services, and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development
  • Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs
  • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan
  • 12 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accrual
  • Flexible work options including flextime, work locations, and job sharing (eligibility will vary)
  • Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car, and bike sharing, and more

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