Director & Senior Legal Counsel (Litigation Management & Corporate Investigations)

Why you’ll love working here:

• high-performance, people-focused culture

• our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves

• learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth

• membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security

• competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account).

• optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%

• yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars

• the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary

The Senior Legal Counsel will reside in Legal Services & Governance ("LSG"), part of the Legal & External Affairs Division ("LEAD"), and will report to the Senior Director & Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Governance (“AGC, C&G”). This role serves as a key trusted and strategic advisor to internal business partners, by providing high quality, business-focused legal advice on corporate and governance matters including litigation management and corporate investigations. 

What you will do:

The Senior Legal Counsel’s duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Working directly with, and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with business partners, and members of LSG.

• Ensuring the integration of HOOPP’s mission and values into the work of LSG.

• Collaborating with the AGC, C&G and other key stakeholders across HOOPP to support the strategic development, implementation and operation of corporate and governance functions including litigation management processes and corporate investigations.

• Providing legal advice and related support to business partners on a broad range of corporate legal matters and related documentation.

• Developing and maintaining relevant reporting, precedents and resources to reflect relevant changes and best practices.

• Managing external legal counsel effectively to ensure cost-efficient, high-quality legal services.

• Monitoring and advising on emerging legal issues, common law, legislation, and industry trends relevant to HOOPP’s corporate operations.

• Deliver education and training to business partners on relevant corporate legal topics, policies and best practices.

• Fostering a culture of service excellence to achieve results and contribute to a healthy, rewarding, and collaborative team environment, where personal and team accountability are essential.

• Such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the AGC, C&G from time-to-time.

What you bring:

• Law Degree from an accredited law school (J.D or LL.B.)

• Called to the Ontario bar and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

• Minimum of 10 years of corporate law experience in a law firm or in-house

• Experience in litigation and / or in litigation management.

• Experience conducting corporate investigations is preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of applicable provincial / federal laws, regulations, common law, industry developments and trends that may impact HOOPP’s corporate operations.

• Experience mentoring team members.

COMPETENCIES

• Results-oriented: Supports development and drives implementation of enterprise-wide initiatives

• Business-focused advisor: Offers principled, timely and high-quality legal advice with practical business solutions.

• Collaborator:  Interacts closely with colleagues and business partners to develop strong relationships built on mutual trust and respect.

• Leader: Models HOOPP’s core values, supports the development and growth of others and contributes to a positive work environment.

• Communication: Demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication skills tailored to a diverse range of audiences.

• Autonomy: Works autonomously, with minimal supervision.