Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
Are you an established and professional Legal Assistant looking for a new challenge? If you are looking for diverse and interesting work on a high-performing in-house legal team with Canada’s leading energy company, then we have a great opportunity for you! We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our dynamic Projects & Supply Chain legal team for a 1 year contract.
In this role, you will provide lead administrative support to the director and lawyers on the team, including tasks such as document drafting and review, opening, maintaining, and closing digital files, and managing invoices and processing for payment. You will build and maintain excellent relationships internally and externally, and work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders, ensuring timely communication to lawyers of matters of a pressing nature.
Minimum Requirements:
5 years of experience as a legal assistant in private practice or an in-house environment, preferably in commercial, litigation or energy law
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); Post–secondary education in related field preferred
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills
Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
High integrity, positive attitude, and excellent attention to detail
High proficiency with digital tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of SAP, Workshare, Concur and CounselLink
Responsibilities:
Review, edit and format a wide variety of legal agreements, correspondence, memos, and presentations
Organize and maintain standard form contract templates and legal files
Diarize deadlines, manage calendars for lawyers, and arrange travel
Arrange meetings, including preparation of agendas, presentations, minutes and the set-up of audio-visual requirements
Complete and submit expense reports
Assist with the development and management of legal team budget and monitor and report on expenses
Process invoices in a timely manner and prepare accruals
Ensure monthly and quarterly reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner
Location and other Key Details:
Please note this is a temporary position for a period of 12-13 months
This is an office-based role; you will work out of our Calgary head office located in the Suncor Energy Centre (150 – 6th Ave SW)
Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended on-call work hours based on business needs
Why Suncor?
Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
Sep 07, 2024
Full time
Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
Are you an established and professional Legal Assistant looking for a new challenge? If you are looking for diverse and interesting work on a high-performing in-house legal team with Canada’s leading energy company, then we have a great opportunity for you! We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our dynamic Projects & Supply Chain legal team for a 1 year contract.
In this role, you will provide lead administrative support to the director and lawyers on the team, including tasks such as document drafting and review, opening, maintaining, and closing digital files, and managing invoices and processing for payment. You will build and maintain excellent relationships internally and externally, and work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders, ensuring timely communication to lawyers of matters of a pressing nature.
Minimum Requirements:
5 years of experience as a legal assistant in private practice or an in-house environment, preferably in commercial, litigation or energy law
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); Post–secondary education in related field preferred
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills
Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
High integrity, positive attitude, and excellent attention to detail
High proficiency with digital tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of SAP, Workshare, Concur and CounselLink
Responsibilities:
Review, edit and format a wide variety of legal agreements, correspondence, memos, and presentations
Organize and maintain standard form contract templates and legal files
Diarize deadlines, manage calendars for lawyers, and arrange travel
Arrange meetings, including preparation of agendas, presentations, minutes and the set-up of audio-visual requirements
Complete and submit expense reports
Assist with the development and management of legal team budget and monitor and report on expenses
Process invoices in a timely manner and prepare accruals
Ensure monthly and quarterly reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner
Location and other Key Details:
Please note this is a temporary position for a period of 12-13 months
This is an office-based role; you will work out of our Calgary head office located in the Suncor Energy Centre (150 – 6th Ave SW)
Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended on-call work hours based on business needs
Why Suncor?
Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
BW Solar’s mission is to play an active role in the energy transition by empowering communities to rely on clean energy to power their lives. Being a privately held company gives BW Solar the agility to adapt to the fast-moving regulatory and technological landscape. We are a young, well-capitalized and profitable company that has originated over 5.9GWAC of greenfield solar and energy storage projects to date.
Reporting to the CEO, the Legal Counsel for BW Solar & BW Group will advise and support all aspects of our Solar and Solar + Storage projects in the US and Canada. The role entails advising on regulatory, compliance, managing dispute resolution matters, and working directly with external counsel and the Corporate Secretarial team in Singapore.
Key Accountabilities and Duties
As member of the management team of BW Solar and of the BW Legal Centre of Excellence provide legal advice and support in relation to all aspects of the BW Solar’s renewables business including acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, leases, options, bids, permitting, corporate, insurance and tax matters.
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of legal documentation and commercial and real estate agreements for renewable energy transactions (including property tax, interconnection, offtake, LOIs, MOUs, acquisition and divestment agreements, and partnership agreements).
Identify, select, instruct, and liaise and collaborate with local external counsel, especially in the US and Canada, and manage legal budgets with external counsel.
Manage legal due diligence, transaction document negotiation and coordination of closings.
Advise on, and identify, regulatory, compliance and risk issues including the renewable energy regulatory and power generation framework, environmental matters, anti-trust, sanctions, and anti-bribery.
Manage and direct dispute resolution matters (litigation, arbitration and mediation) as and when these matters arise.
Liaise and work collaboratively with the Legal and Corporate Secretarial team in Singapore in connection with BW Group matters and the preparation of corporate and governance materials and support corporate structuring activities, including formation of legal entities.
Perform corporate secretarial role in connection with the companies within the BW Solar group.
Participate in ad hoc projects as required.
Assist with the development and oversight of policies and procedures and actively participate and engage in the process for the continuous improvement of procedures.
Take the lead in building out BW Solar’s contract management workstream.
Qualifications
Legally qualified as an attorney in the US and /or Canada.
Between 5 to 8 years’ legal experience.
Experience working in the renewable energy and/or power generation industry
Experience in M&A for energy projects and real estate agreements for energy projects
Passion for the renewables industry and familiarity with real estate law.
Ambition to grow with the company and to collaborate with developers and senior management.
Good negotiation and drafting skills and sound business acumen.
Preference for experience in leading legal firm
Exhibit adherence to BW Group’s core values – ‘Collaborative, Ambitious, Reliable, and Enduring’.
Ability to deliver high-quality work under deadlines.
Job Requirements
Remote work location within Canada or the US. The successful candidate will be expected to align their working hours in Central or Eastern times zones.
Ability to travel within the United States and Canada. Travel may be required up to 20%.
Valid driver’s license and Passport.
Successful candidate must pass a Criminal Background Check.
Please Note: Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Aug 23, 2024
Remote
BW Solar’s mission is to play an active role in the energy transition by empowering communities to rely on clean energy to power their lives. Being a privately held company gives BW Solar the agility to adapt to the fast-moving regulatory and technological landscape. We are a young, well-capitalized and profitable company that has originated over 5.9GWAC of greenfield solar and energy storage projects to date.
Reporting to the CEO, the Legal Counsel for BW Solar & BW Group will advise and support all aspects of our Solar and Solar + Storage projects in the US and Canada. The role entails advising on regulatory, compliance, managing dispute resolution matters, and working directly with external counsel and the Corporate Secretarial team in Singapore.
Key Accountabilities and Duties
As member of the management team of BW Solar and of the BW Legal Centre of Excellence provide legal advice and support in relation to all aspects of the BW Solar’s renewables business including acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, leases, options, bids, permitting, corporate, insurance and tax matters.
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of legal documentation and commercial and real estate agreements for renewable energy transactions (including property tax, interconnection, offtake, LOIs, MOUs, acquisition and divestment agreements, and partnership agreements).
Identify, select, instruct, and liaise and collaborate with local external counsel, especially in the US and Canada, and manage legal budgets with external counsel.
Manage legal due diligence, transaction document negotiation and coordination of closings.
Advise on, and identify, regulatory, compliance and risk issues including the renewable energy regulatory and power generation framework, environmental matters, anti-trust, sanctions, and anti-bribery.
Manage and direct dispute resolution matters (litigation, arbitration and mediation) as and when these matters arise.
Liaise and work collaboratively with the Legal and Corporate Secretarial team in Singapore in connection with BW Group matters and the preparation of corporate and governance materials and support corporate structuring activities, including formation of legal entities.
Perform corporate secretarial role in connection with the companies within the BW Solar group.
Participate in ad hoc projects as required.
Assist with the development and oversight of policies and procedures and actively participate and engage in the process for the continuous improvement of procedures.
Take the lead in building out BW Solar’s contract management workstream.
Qualifications
Legally qualified as an attorney in the US and /or Canada.
Between 5 to 8 years’ legal experience.
Experience working in the renewable energy and/or power generation industry
Experience in M&A for energy projects and real estate agreements for energy projects
Passion for the renewables industry and familiarity with real estate law.
Ambition to grow with the company and to collaborate with developers and senior management.
Good negotiation and drafting skills and sound business acumen.
Preference for experience in leading legal firm
Exhibit adherence to BW Group’s core values – ‘Collaborative, Ambitious, Reliable, and Enduring’.
Ability to deliver high-quality work under deadlines.
Job Requirements
Remote work location within Canada or the US. The successful candidate will be expected to align their working hours in Central or Eastern times zones.
Ability to travel within the United States and Canada. Travel may be required up to 20%.
Valid driver’s license and Passport.
Successful candidate must pass a Criminal Background Check.
Please Note: Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The opportunity
Our Business Law Services practice draws on EY’s vast global legal network to support our clients in navigating the complexities of today's business environment. The Business Law Services practice assists on a wide range of commercial law issues in numerous industries. Our team provides corporate and partnership law advisory services, including corporate re-organizations, mergers and acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, transfer pricing, drafting commercial contracts and drafting employment policies and procedures.
Your key responsibilities
We are currently seeking a corporate lawyer to join our EY Law LLP’s Business Law Services team. The ideal candidate would be a specialist in corporate related matters and also be able to assist with corporate commercial law matters.
Skills and attributes for success
Drafting, reviewing and analyzing corporate commercial contracts, including but not limited to service agreements, joint operating agreements, participating agreements and other agreements necessary to conduct operations
Advising and participating in the review of legal corporate commercial matters including contract disputes, operating agreements, corporate reorganizations, acquisitions and divestitures including due diligence
High level of technical knowledge with regards to Canadian corporate and contract law but with recent relevant experience in:
Mergers and Acquisitions
Distribution, licensing and shareholder agreements
Corporate governance
Commercial arrangements
Implementing tax reorganizations and corporate transactions
Assisting starts ups in navigating Canadian legal regime with expansions into Canada
Collaborating with various EY practices including our People Advisory Services practice and our Global Network for corporate law related work
Ability to build strong relationships with significant experience of working with clients across a wide spectrum of size and activities
Must be able to deliver robust and appropriate legal advice and exercise sound judgement when consulting on difficult issues
Able to demonstrate sound relationship and business development skills, and a keenness to develop these skills further as you will be expected to take responsibility for servicing and building part of the existing business of the team
To qualify for the role you must have
4+ years’ experience as a corporate lawyer in private practice or in-house
Experience dealing with corporate law issues across Canada
Good judgment, an ability to think critically, strong interpersonal skills and strong drafting skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to manage caseload independently
Ability to develop innovative and practical approach to legal issues in support of strategic business goals
Ideally, you’ll also have
Been called to the bar in Ontario; member of Quebec Bar is an asset
Ability to work in French, while not critical, would be an asset
What we look for
We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.
What working at EY offers
At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
Diversity and Inclusion at EY Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.
EY | Building a better working world
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
Jul 29, 2024
Full time
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The opportunity
Our Business Law Services practice draws on EY’s vast global legal network to support our clients in navigating the complexities of today's business environment. The Business Law Services practice assists on a wide range of commercial law issues in numerous industries. Our team provides corporate and partnership law advisory services, including corporate re-organizations, mergers and acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, transfer pricing, drafting commercial contracts and drafting employment policies and procedures.
Your key responsibilities
We are currently seeking a corporate lawyer to join our EY Law LLP’s Business Law Services team. The ideal candidate would be a specialist in corporate related matters and also be able to assist with corporate commercial law matters.
Skills and attributes for success
Drafting, reviewing and analyzing corporate commercial contracts, including but not limited to service agreements, joint operating agreements, participating agreements and other agreements necessary to conduct operations
Advising and participating in the review of legal corporate commercial matters including contract disputes, operating agreements, corporate reorganizations, acquisitions and divestitures including due diligence
High level of technical knowledge with regards to Canadian corporate and contract law but with recent relevant experience in:
Mergers and Acquisitions
Distribution, licensing and shareholder agreements
Corporate governance
Commercial arrangements
Implementing tax reorganizations and corporate transactions
Assisting starts ups in navigating Canadian legal regime with expansions into Canada
Collaborating with various EY practices including our People Advisory Services practice and our Global Network for corporate law related work
Ability to build strong relationships with significant experience of working with clients across a wide spectrum of size and activities
Must be able to deliver robust and appropriate legal advice and exercise sound judgement when consulting on difficult issues
Able to demonstrate sound relationship and business development skills, and a keenness to develop these skills further as you will be expected to take responsibility for servicing and building part of the existing business of the team
To qualify for the role you must have
4+ years’ experience as a corporate lawyer in private practice or in-house
Experience dealing with corporate law issues across Canada
Good judgment, an ability to think critically, strong interpersonal skills and strong drafting skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to manage caseload independently
Ability to develop innovative and practical approach to legal issues in support of strategic business goals
Ideally, you’ll also have
Been called to the bar in Ontario; member of Quebec Bar is an asset
Ability to work in French, while not critical, would be an asset
What we look for
We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.
What working at EY offers
At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
Diversity and Inclusion at EY Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.
EY | Building a better working world
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Êtes-vous à la recherche d’un milieu de travail à dimension humaine, collaboratif et axé sur les valeurs avec des collègues et des dirigeants inspirants ? Avez-vous l’ambition et le désir d’être le meilleur et de vous épanouir chez l’assureur le plus influent au monde ? Ne cherchez pas plus loin.
Si vous avez de l’expérience en tant qu’avocat(e) spécialisé(e) en assurance et que vous êtes à la recherche d’un nouveau défi, nous aimerions avoir de vos nouvelles.
Zurich Canada actuellement à la recherche d’un avocat ou d’une avocate-conseil en souscription qui fournira directement un soutien juridique et de souscription. Le ou la titulaire de ce poste fera partie de l’équipe de droit de l’entreprise et relèvera de la première vice-présidente et avocate générale. Il ou elle fera partie intégrante du développement des produits nouveaux et existants de l’entreprise.
Il s’agit d’une occasion unique de développer vos connaissances et votre expérience pour l’avenir dans un environnement favorable où votre voix compte.
Il s’agit d’une occasion de travail hybride.
Ce que vous ferez
Fournir des conseils juridiques et réglementaires sur le développement de produits nouveaux et existants.
Travailler directement avec l’entreprise pour comprendre le libellé de la police et l’intention de la couverture et aider à la rédaction et à l’élaboration de la police.
Assurer la liaison avec les avocats et les avocats-conseils en couverture internes et externes pour comprendre les questions de couverture et suivre l’évolution de la jurisprudence afin de proposer à l’entreprise des recommandations sur le libellé des polices.
Fournir des perspectives proactives et des conseils juridiques en identifiant les occasions d’excellence technique, y compris en développant et en dispensant une formation ciblée aux employés.
Maintenir ses connaissances professionnelles et techniques en participant à des formations, en se tenant au courant des tendances du secteur, en établissant des réseaux personnels, en participant à des sociétés professionnelles et en conservant tous les permis nécessaires.
Qualifications professionnelles
Ce que vous offrez
Exigées
LL.B./J.D. et membre en règle d’un barreau canadien.
Plus de 7 ans d’expérience juridique acquise au sein d’un cabinet d’avocats ou d’une équipe juridique interne.
Connaissance des lois et règlements fédéraux et provinciaux en matière d’assurance et expérience de la révision et de la rédaction de polices.
Excellentes aptitudes à la communication orale et écrite, avec la capacité de présenter les problèmes, les options et les recommandations à des publics techniques et non techniques.
Solides compétences interpersonnelles et capacité à travailler efficacement avec des personnes à tous les niveaux et dans tous les secteurs d’activité.
Être capable de travailler de manière autonome et en équipe
Capacité à gérer des missions multiples et à en établir l’ordre de priorité de manière indépendante.
Capacité à travailler dans un environnement en croissance et en constante évolution.
La maîtrise du français est considérée comme un atout.
Pour les candidats et les candidates du Québec
La maîtrise de l’anglais, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit, est requise pour faciliter la communication avec les parties intéressées internes et externes situées à l’extérieur du Québec.
Informations supplémentaires — Zurich s’engage à mettre en place un environnement inclusif, exempt d’obstacles et favorisant la diversité, afin d’offrir une organisation accessible aux employés, aux clients et aux autres parties qui interagissent avec la société ou en son nom. Nous nous efforçons de créer un milieu de travail exempt de discrimination de tout genre, y compris la discrimination fondée sur tout problème de santé ou sur toute incapacité physique ou mentale. Si une offre d’emploi vous intéresse et que vous avez besoin d’accommodement, veuillez nous en aviser afin que nous prenions des dispositions pour rendre le processus plus accessible.
Notre culture
Chez Zurich, nous sommes fiers de notre culture. Nous sommes passionnés par la diversité, l’inclusion, l’équité et l’appartenance (DIEA). Nous vous encourageons à vous montrer sous votre vrai jour au travail et nous voulons que nos employés soient le reflet des communautés dans lesquelles nous vivons et travaillons. Nos initiatives DIEA créent un environnement où chacun se sent bienvenu.
Notre culture favorise la collaboration et valorise la diversité de pensée. Nous apprécions votre contribution et nous nous efforçons de donner à nos employés les outils dont ils ont besoin pour avoir un impact.
Nous nous soucions du bien-être de nos employés et offrons un régime complet de soins de santé et d’avantages sociaux, avec différents niveaux de couverture pour répondre à vos besoins particuliers ainsi qu’une rémunération globale compétitive.
Nous comprenons l’importance de se reposer, de se ressourcer et de faire ce que l’on aime. Chez Zurich, tous les employés bénéficient d’un minimum de quatre semaines de vacances par an à cette fin.
Nous comprenons également que les employés ont besoin de s’absenter pour des raisons personnelles. Il peut s’agir d’un rendez-vous pendant votre journée de travail, d’une fête culturelle ou religieuse que vous souhaitez observer ou de temps libre pour vous concentrer sur votre santé mentale. Les employés de Zurich bénéficient de quatre jours de congé personnels par an qu’ils peuvent utiliser à leur gré.
Nous accordons une grande importance à l’amélioration continue et offrons l’accès à une vaste gamme d’occasions de formation et de perfectionnement.
Nous nous soucions de nos communautés, soit où nos clients, nos collaborateurs et nos actionnaires vivent et travaillent. Si nous pouvons être fiers de la contribution que Zurich apporte à la société par le biais de nos activités principales d’assurance, nous devons également redonner à la communauté par le biais de notre talent, de notre temps et de nos ressources.
Nous avons remporté de nombreux prix pour notre culture d’entreprise. Nous sommes fiers d’être l’un des meilleurs employeurs du Grand Toronto et d’avoir obtenu le prix 5 étoiles de Diversité, équité et inclusion d’Insurance Business Canada.
Faites bouger les choses. Relevez le défi. Soyez inspiré. Soyez soutenu. Aimez ce que vous faites. Travaillez pour nous.
À propos de nous
Zurich Canada fait partie de Zurich Insurance Group, un assureur multisectoriel de premier plan comptant près de 55 000 employés à l’échelle mondiale qui servent ses clients sur les marchés internationaux et locaux. Depuis 100 ans, Zurich Canada est un assureur important au service de moyennes et grandes entreprises, dont des sociétés multinationales, dans le marché commercial canadien. Avec plus de 500 employés dans des bureaux partout au pays, Zurich offre la force mondiale d’un fournisseur d’assurance de premier plan, combinée à une connaissance approfondie des industries et des marchés locaux. Zurich Canada aspire à être le premier choix des spécialistes de la gestion des risques en tant que partenaire de premier plan pour les aider à relever les défis d’aujourd’hui et de demain en matière de risques. Pour de plus amples renseignements, consultez www.zurichcanada.com.
Corporate Legal – Regulatory, Governance and Company Secretariat
Support the development by management of open and transparent relationships with insurance regulators consistent with the organization values and compliant with the spirit and the letter of the law.
Guide and advise the organization on developing and maintaining an adequate and transparent corporate governance system of principles, policies, procedures, and clearly defined responsibilities and accountabilities to ensure they are in line with applicable laws and regulations and enable effective and timely decision making.
Actively monitor and report on legal trends and laws allowing for timely anticipation of new requirements and their potential impact on the organization as well as the preparation of appropriate responses. Ensure alignment with Compliance to prevent activity overlaps.
Corporate Legal – Corporate Transactions
Apply legal function strategy for structuring, negotiating and resolving local legal issues of corporate transactions to enable the transaction while protecting Zurich’s assets.
In collaboration with the Mergers & Acquisitions legal team provide legal advice to address and manage local legal issues and regulatory requirements in relation to a proposed corporate transaction.
Commercial Legal - Insurance
Guide the business in relation to insurance laws and regulation along the business value chain, from licensing, product development through to re-insurance, hereby supporting the business to achieve its strategic and commercial goals
Stakeholder Management
Keep abreast of industry developments and actively monitor legal trends, so as to anticipate the business impact of regulatory changes, prepare appropriate responses and support the business in defining actions as seen fit.
Identify and interact with internal stakeholders to further the comprehension of the functional mandates and ensure functional involvement in matters of relevance.
Project Management
In conjunction with line manager, contribute towards the organization and delivery of functional projects within the defined scope and time frame and in accordance with agreed cost and quality targets to deliver the define project value add.
Participate in project steering committees/working groups for projects with no dedicated legal sub project, ensuring that legal requirements and considerations are taken into account.
A future with Zurich
Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. Today, we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology and insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.
As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environment resulting in an accessible organization for employees, customers, and other parties who interact with, or on behalf of, Zurich. We strive to achieve a workplace free of discrimination of all forms, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition. If you are interested in a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation, so we can work with you to provide a more accessible process.
Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich Canadian Holdings Limited. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.
Only applicable for Canada: For Zurich Canada's commitment to diversity and accessibility please click here. If you would prefer to not receive future electronic messages from Zurich Insurance Company Ltd's recruitment management system, please email your request to have your job profile deleted from the system by clicking here. Zurich Insurance Company Ltd 100 King St., W., Suite 5500, Toronto, ON, M5X 1C9. www.zurichcanada.com
Jun 16, 2024
Hybrid
Êtes-vous à la recherche d’un milieu de travail à dimension humaine, collaboratif et axé sur les valeurs avec des collègues et des dirigeants inspirants ? Avez-vous l’ambition et le désir d’être le meilleur et de vous épanouir chez l’assureur le plus influent au monde ? Ne cherchez pas plus loin.
Si vous avez de l’expérience en tant qu’avocat(e) spécialisé(e) en assurance et que vous êtes à la recherche d’un nouveau défi, nous aimerions avoir de vos nouvelles.
Zurich Canada actuellement à la recherche d’un avocat ou d’une avocate-conseil en souscription qui fournira directement un soutien juridique et de souscription. Le ou la titulaire de ce poste fera partie de l’équipe de droit de l’entreprise et relèvera de la première vice-présidente et avocate générale. Il ou elle fera partie intégrante du développement des produits nouveaux et existants de l’entreprise.
Il s’agit d’une occasion unique de développer vos connaissances et votre expérience pour l’avenir dans un environnement favorable où votre voix compte.
Il s’agit d’une occasion de travail hybride.
Ce que vous ferez
Fournir des conseils juridiques et réglementaires sur le développement de produits nouveaux et existants.
Travailler directement avec l’entreprise pour comprendre le libellé de la police et l’intention de la couverture et aider à la rédaction et à l’élaboration de la police.
Assurer la liaison avec les avocats et les avocats-conseils en couverture internes et externes pour comprendre les questions de couverture et suivre l’évolution de la jurisprudence afin de proposer à l’entreprise des recommandations sur le libellé des polices.
Fournir des perspectives proactives et des conseils juridiques en identifiant les occasions d’excellence technique, y compris en développant et en dispensant une formation ciblée aux employés.
Maintenir ses connaissances professionnelles et techniques en participant à des formations, en se tenant au courant des tendances du secteur, en établissant des réseaux personnels, en participant à des sociétés professionnelles et en conservant tous les permis nécessaires.
Qualifications professionnelles
Ce que vous offrez
Exigées
LL.B./J.D. et membre en règle d’un barreau canadien.
Plus de 7 ans d’expérience juridique acquise au sein d’un cabinet d’avocats ou d’une équipe juridique interne.
Connaissance des lois et règlements fédéraux et provinciaux en matière d’assurance et expérience de la révision et de la rédaction de polices.
Excellentes aptitudes à la communication orale et écrite, avec la capacité de présenter les problèmes, les options et les recommandations à des publics techniques et non techniques.
Solides compétences interpersonnelles et capacité à travailler efficacement avec des personnes à tous les niveaux et dans tous les secteurs d’activité.
Être capable de travailler de manière autonome et en équipe
Capacité à gérer des missions multiples et à en établir l’ordre de priorité de manière indépendante.
Capacité à travailler dans un environnement en croissance et en constante évolution.
La maîtrise du français est considérée comme un atout.
Pour les candidats et les candidates du Québec
La maîtrise de l’anglais, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit, est requise pour faciliter la communication avec les parties intéressées internes et externes situées à l’extérieur du Québec.
Informations supplémentaires — Zurich s’engage à mettre en place un environnement inclusif, exempt d’obstacles et favorisant la diversité, afin d’offrir une organisation accessible aux employés, aux clients et aux autres parties qui interagissent avec la société ou en son nom. Nous nous efforçons de créer un milieu de travail exempt de discrimination de tout genre, y compris la discrimination fondée sur tout problème de santé ou sur toute incapacité physique ou mentale. Si une offre d’emploi vous intéresse et que vous avez besoin d’accommodement, veuillez nous en aviser afin que nous prenions des dispositions pour rendre le processus plus accessible.
Notre culture
Chez Zurich, nous sommes fiers de notre culture. Nous sommes passionnés par la diversité, l’inclusion, l’équité et l’appartenance (DIEA). Nous vous encourageons à vous montrer sous votre vrai jour au travail et nous voulons que nos employés soient le reflet des communautés dans lesquelles nous vivons et travaillons. Nos initiatives DIEA créent un environnement où chacun se sent bienvenu.
Notre culture favorise la collaboration et valorise la diversité de pensée. Nous apprécions votre contribution et nous nous efforçons de donner à nos employés les outils dont ils ont besoin pour avoir un impact.
Nous nous soucions du bien-être de nos employés et offrons un régime complet de soins de santé et d’avantages sociaux, avec différents niveaux de couverture pour répondre à vos besoins particuliers ainsi qu’une rémunération globale compétitive.
Nous comprenons l’importance de se reposer, de se ressourcer et de faire ce que l’on aime. Chez Zurich, tous les employés bénéficient d’un minimum de quatre semaines de vacances par an à cette fin.
Nous comprenons également que les employés ont besoin de s’absenter pour des raisons personnelles. Il peut s’agir d’un rendez-vous pendant votre journée de travail, d’une fête culturelle ou religieuse que vous souhaitez observer ou de temps libre pour vous concentrer sur votre santé mentale. Les employés de Zurich bénéficient de quatre jours de congé personnels par an qu’ils peuvent utiliser à leur gré.
Nous accordons une grande importance à l’amélioration continue et offrons l’accès à une vaste gamme d’occasions de formation et de perfectionnement.
Nous nous soucions de nos communautés, soit où nos clients, nos collaborateurs et nos actionnaires vivent et travaillent. Si nous pouvons être fiers de la contribution que Zurich apporte à la société par le biais de nos activités principales d’assurance, nous devons également redonner à la communauté par le biais de notre talent, de notre temps et de nos ressources.
Nous avons remporté de nombreux prix pour notre culture d’entreprise. Nous sommes fiers d’être l’un des meilleurs employeurs du Grand Toronto et d’avoir obtenu le prix 5 étoiles de Diversité, équité et inclusion d’Insurance Business Canada.
Faites bouger les choses. Relevez le défi. Soyez inspiré. Soyez soutenu. Aimez ce que vous faites. Travaillez pour nous.
À propos de nous
Zurich Canada fait partie de Zurich Insurance Group, un assureur multisectoriel de premier plan comptant près de 55 000 employés à l’échelle mondiale qui servent ses clients sur les marchés internationaux et locaux. Depuis 100 ans, Zurich Canada est un assureur important au service de moyennes et grandes entreprises, dont des sociétés multinationales, dans le marché commercial canadien. Avec plus de 500 employés dans des bureaux partout au pays, Zurich offre la force mondiale d’un fournisseur d’assurance de premier plan, combinée à une connaissance approfondie des industries et des marchés locaux. Zurich Canada aspire à être le premier choix des spécialistes de la gestion des risques en tant que partenaire de premier plan pour les aider à relever les défis d’aujourd’hui et de demain en matière de risques. Pour de plus amples renseignements, consultez www.zurichcanada.com.
Corporate Legal – Regulatory, Governance and Company Secretariat
Support the development by management of open and transparent relationships with insurance regulators consistent with the organization values and compliant with the spirit and the letter of the law.
Guide and advise the organization on developing and maintaining an adequate and transparent corporate governance system of principles, policies, procedures, and clearly defined responsibilities and accountabilities to ensure they are in line with applicable laws and regulations and enable effective and timely decision making.
Actively monitor and report on legal trends and laws allowing for timely anticipation of new requirements and their potential impact on the organization as well as the preparation of appropriate responses. Ensure alignment with Compliance to prevent activity overlaps.
Corporate Legal – Corporate Transactions
Apply legal function strategy for structuring, negotiating and resolving local legal issues of corporate transactions to enable the transaction while protecting Zurich’s assets.
In collaboration with the Mergers & Acquisitions legal team provide legal advice to address and manage local legal issues and regulatory requirements in relation to a proposed corporate transaction.
Commercial Legal - Insurance
Guide the business in relation to insurance laws and regulation along the business value chain, from licensing, product development through to re-insurance, hereby supporting the business to achieve its strategic and commercial goals
Stakeholder Management
Keep abreast of industry developments and actively monitor legal trends, so as to anticipate the business impact of regulatory changes, prepare appropriate responses and support the business in defining actions as seen fit.
Identify and interact with internal stakeholders to further the comprehension of the functional mandates and ensure functional involvement in matters of relevance.
Project Management
In conjunction with line manager, contribute towards the organization and delivery of functional projects within the defined scope and time frame and in accordance with agreed cost and quality targets to deliver the define project value add.
Participate in project steering committees/working groups for projects with no dedicated legal sub project, ensuring that legal requirements and considerations are taken into account.
A future with Zurich
Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. Today, we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology and insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.
As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environment resulting in an accessible organization for employees, customers, and other parties who interact with, or on behalf of, Zurich. We strive to achieve a workplace free of discrimination of all forms, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition. If you are interested in a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation, so we can work with you to provide a more accessible process.
Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich Canadian Holdings Limited. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.
Only applicable for Canada: For Zurich Canada's commitment to diversity and accessibility please click here. If you would prefer to not receive future electronic messages from Zurich Insurance Company Ltd's recruitment management system, please email your request to have your job profile deleted from the system by clicking here. Zurich Insurance Company Ltd 100 King St., W., Suite 5500, Toronto, ON, M5X 1C9. www.zurichcanada.com
BW Solar’s mission is to play an active role in the energy transition by empowering communities to rely on clean energy to power their lives. Being a privately held company gives BW Solar the agility to adapt to the fast-moving regulatory and technological landscape. We are a young, well-capitalized and profitable company that has originated over 4 GW of greenfield solar and energy storage projects to date.
Reporting to the CEO, the Legal Counsel for BW Solar & BW Group will advise and support all aspects of our Solar and Solar + Storage projects in the US and Canada. The role entails advising on regulatory, compliance, managing dispute resolution matters, and working directly with external counsel and the Corporate Secretarial team in Singapore.
Key Accountabilities and Duties
As member of the management team of BW Solar and of the BW Legal Centre of Excellence provide legal advice and support in relation to all aspects of the BW Solar’s renewables business including acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, leases, options, bids, permitting, corporate, insurance and tax matters.
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of legal documentation and commercial and real estate agreements for renewable energy transactions (including property tax, interconnection, offtake, LOIs, MOUs, acquisition and divestment agreements, and partnership agreements).
Identify, select, instruct, and liaise and collaborate with local external counsel, especially in the US and Canada, and manage legal budgets with external counsel.
Manage legal due diligence, transaction document negotiation and coordination of closings.
Advise on, and identify, regulatory, compliance and risk issues including the renewable energy regulatory and power generation framework, environmental matters, anti-trust, sanctions, and anti-bribery.
Manage and direct dispute resolution matters (litigation, arbitration and mediation) as and when these matters arise.
Liaise and work collaboratively with the Legal and Corporate Secretarial team in Singapore in connection with BW Group matters and the preparation of corporate and governance materials and support corporate structuring activities, including formation of legal entities.
Perform corporate secretarial role in connection with the companies within the BW Solar group.
Participate in ad hoc projects as required.
Assist with the development and oversight of policies and procedures and actively participate and engage in the process for the continuous improvement of procedures.
Take the lead in building out BW Solar’s contract management workstream.
Qualifications
Legally qualified as an attorney in the US and /or Canada.
Between 5 to 8 years’ legal experience.
Experience working in the renewable energy and/or power generation industry
Experience in M&A for energy projects and real estate agreements for energy projects
Passion for the renewables industry and familiarity with real estate law.
Ambition to grow with the company and to collaborate with developers and senior management.
Good negotiation and drafting skills and sound business acumen.
Preference for experience in leading legal firm
Exhibit adherence to BW Group’s core values – ‘Collaborative, Ambitious, Reliable, and Enduring’.
Ability to deliver high-quality work under deadlines.
Job Requirements
Remote work location within Canada or the US. The successful candidate will be expected to align their working hours in Central or Eastern times zones.
Ability to travel within the United States and Canada. Travel may be required up to 30%.
Valid driver’s license and Passport.
Successful candidate must pass a Criminal Background Check.
Please Note: Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Apr 18, 2024
Remote
BW Solar’s mission is to play an active role in the energy transition by empowering communities to rely on clean energy to power their lives. Being a privately held company gives BW Solar the agility to adapt to the fast-moving regulatory and technological landscape. We are a young, well-capitalized and profitable company that has originated over 4 GW of greenfield solar and energy storage projects to date.
Reporting to the CEO, the Legal Counsel for BW Solar & BW Group will advise and support all aspects of our Solar and Solar + Storage projects in the US and Canada. The role entails advising on regulatory, compliance, managing dispute resolution matters, and working directly with external counsel and the Corporate Secretarial team in Singapore.
Key Accountabilities and Duties
As member of the management team of BW Solar and of the BW Legal Centre of Excellence provide legal advice and support in relation to all aspects of the BW Solar’s renewables business including acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, leases, options, bids, permitting, corporate, insurance and tax matters.
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of legal documentation and commercial and real estate agreements for renewable energy transactions (including property tax, interconnection, offtake, LOIs, MOUs, acquisition and divestment agreements, and partnership agreements).
Identify, select, instruct, and liaise and collaborate with local external counsel, especially in the US and Canada, and manage legal budgets with external counsel.
Manage legal due diligence, transaction document negotiation and coordination of closings.
Advise on, and identify, regulatory, compliance and risk issues including the renewable energy regulatory and power generation framework, environmental matters, anti-trust, sanctions, and anti-bribery.
Manage and direct dispute resolution matters (litigation, arbitration and mediation) as and when these matters arise.
Liaise and work collaboratively with the Legal and Corporate Secretarial team in Singapore in connection with BW Group matters and the preparation of corporate and governance materials and support corporate structuring activities, including formation of legal entities.
Perform corporate secretarial role in connection with the companies within the BW Solar group.
Participate in ad hoc projects as required.
Assist with the development and oversight of policies and procedures and actively participate and engage in the process for the continuous improvement of procedures.
Take the lead in building out BW Solar’s contract management workstream.
Qualifications
Legally qualified as an attorney in the US and /or Canada.
Between 5 to 8 years’ legal experience.
Experience working in the renewable energy and/or power generation industry
Experience in M&A for energy projects and real estate agreements for energy projects
Passion for the renewables industry and familiarity with real estate law.
Ambition to grow with the company and to collaborate with developers and senior management.
Good negotiation and drafting skills and sound business acumen.
Preference for experience in leading legal firm
Exhibit adherence to BW Group’s core values – ‘Collaborative, Ambitious, Reliable, and Enduring’.
Ability to deliver high-quality work under deadlines.
Job Requirements
Remote work location within Canada or the US. The successful candidate will be expected to align their working hours in Central or Eastern times zones.
Ability to travel within the United States and Canada. Travel may be required up to 30%.
Valid driver’s license and Passport.
Successful candidate must pass a Criminal Background Check.
Please Note: Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Senior Legal Counsel, the Junior Legal Counsel acts as a corporate resource to NSH as an integral member of the Legal Services team. The Junior Legal Counsel provides sound legal and medical/ethical guidance to NSH employees, medical staff and senior leadership, taking into consideration other activities within NSH and established health law practices across the country.
Junior Legal Counsel provides legal advice and strategic direction; analyses and provides advice on complex, sensitive and multidimensional problems, both independently and as a part of a team. Junior Legal Counsel provides legal representation for NSH to external parties, including courts and tribunals.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Bachelor of Laws (LLB/JD); and Practicing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society or eligible to become a practicing member.
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience required
Experience in health care law and risk management desirable
A thorough understanding of common law principles, statutes and legal procedures; competent research and analytical skills; effective interpersonal, oral and written skills;
Demonstrated ability to respond to client needs for quality legal services, to anticipate problems and to work effectively with clients toward resolutions.
Effective in demanding circumstances, ability to offer creative and innovative solutions to complex challenges, and adapt and thrive in a continuously changing and demanding environment.
Ability to collaborate, as well as work independently, balancing competing priorities.
Practice experience in one or more of the following areas would be considered an asset:
administrative law
contracts law
employment law
corporate and governance
intellectual property law
privacy law
Experience advising health authorities, government departments or agencies would be considered an asset.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Long assignment, full-time position, 75 hrs bi-weekly Beginning as soon as possible with an expected end date of Jan 15, 2024 (Approximately 14 months) Dates are subject to change
Compensation and Incentives
$43.90 - $54.89 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify. Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/ https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthority www.linkedin.com/company/nsha/ https://twitter.com/healthns
Oct 24, 2023
Full time
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Senior Legal Counsel, the Junior Legal Counsel acts as a corporate resource to NSH as an integral member of the Legal Services team. The Junior Legal Counsel provides sound legal and medical/ethical guidance to NSH employees, medical staff and senior leadership, taking into consideration other activities within NSH and established health law practices across the country.
Junior Legal Counsel provides legal advice and strategic direction; analyses and provides advice on complex, sensitive and multidimensional problems, both independently and as a part of a team. Junior Legal Counsel provides legal representation for NSH to external parties, including courts and tribunals.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Bachelor of Laws (LLB/JD); and Practicing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society or eligible to become a practicing member.
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience required
Experience in health care law and risk management desirable
A thorough understanding of common law principles, statutes and legal procedures; competent research and analytical skills; effective interpersonal, oral and written skills;
Demonstrated ability to respond to client needs for quality legal services, to anticipate problems and to work effectively with clients toward resolutions.
Effective in demanding circumstances, ability to offer creative and innovative solutions to complex challenges, and adapt and thrive in a continuously changing and demanding environment.
Ability to collaborate, as well as work independently, balancing competing priorities.
Practice experience in one or more of the following areas would be considered an asset:
administrative law
contracts law
employment law
corporate and governance
intellectual property law
privacy law
Experience advising health authorities, government departments or agencies would be considered an asset.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Long assignment, full-time position, 75 hrs bi-weekly Beginning as soon as possible with an expected end date of Jan 15, 2024 (Approximately 14 months) Dates are subject to change
Compensation and Incentives
$43.90 - $54.89 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify. Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/ https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthority www.linkedin.com/company/nsha/ https://twitter.com/healthns