Associate Legal Counsel

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Legal Services, Contracts & Privacy, the Associate Legal Counsel provides thoughtful, practical and timely legal services and advice to leaders and other internal clients within Island Health on matters of operational and strategic importance. The Associate Legal Counsel provides a broad range of legal services with the goal of minimizing risk and financial exposure in respect of Island Health's operations. The role provides legal support and guidance on processes and policies relating to business operations in health care and advises on risk management, privacy, contracts, employment and general legal issues. The position supports the Executive Director in managing the provision of legal services to the organization in a proactive manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelors Degree and Degree in Law (LL.B or J.D.) from an accredited University and at least seven (7) years of related in-house and/or private practice experience in one or more of corporate/commercial law, privacy law, information technology, labour and employment law, clinical research and/or health law. Membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia or eligible for membership within a specified period.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated familiarity with the legislative and regulatory framework pertaining to areas of responsibility including those governing health care.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyse, evaluate and interpret legal issues using critical thinking and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to provide legal advice within a business environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences and to write effectively in a clear, concise manner.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and work environments.
• Exhibits integrity, trust and professionalism.