Legal Counsel

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

The Legal Services Department at SickKids provides centralized legal support for the entire enterprise at SickKids, including the Hospital, Learning Institute, and Research Institute ("SickKids").

SickKids has an incredible opportunity to support ground-breaking research at the Canada's most research-intense hospital. As Legal Counsel, supporting the SickKids Research Institute, you will have the opportunity to work with world-renowned Scientists & researchers striving to improve child health across the world.

Here's What You'll Get to Do

• Identify, address and manage legal needs in support of SickKids¿ business and strategic objectives through effective fact-finding, research and the provision of high-quality legal advice and in a manner that reflects the organization's risk tolerance
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts
• Identify potential areas of legal risk/opportunity and make recommendations on risk tolerance and mechanisms to manage risk/opportunity
• Support management and leaders in implementing strategic and operational initiatives
• Monitor changes to relevant laws and communicate developments/implications to management and staff, as appropriate
• Develop strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate ongoing communication throughout the organization, anticipate and proactively manage legal needs and risks, and keep current on best practices and emerging trends in legal practice within relevant sectors
• Provide supervision, leadership and direction to staff including coaching, advising, mentoring, communicating, and educating staff to ensure a complete understanding of business and department strategy, programs, and related legislation
• Support the recruitment, development, and performance management of staff to ensure resources and skill levels are in place to meet job requirements and overall strategic and operational objectives

Here's What You'll Need

Essential Requirements

• You must possess a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctorate and be a lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Strong conceptual thinking, communication, and decision-making skills
• Service-oriented, with a propensity for practical problem-solving and solutions
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of competing priorities
• You are a team player with excellent diplomacy and interpersonal skills

Assets

• Experience working within a hospital or other healthcare sector organization
• 3-5 years of post-call experience in private practice, in-house, or a combination thereof

• Experience and knowledge in some or all of the following areas: contract law, corporate/commercial law, charity law, health law, intellectual property law, risk assessment and the medical/science industry

Here's What You'll Love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage, including but not limited to extended health & dental, paid vacation & paid sick days. The full benefits offered will be discussed at the time of position offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others

Impact

• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Employment Type

• 35-hour work week
• Full-time
• Flexible hybrid (onsite & remote) work environment

Our Commitment to Diversity

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.

How to Apply

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