Associate Legal Counsel - Healthcare & Risk Management

About the Position

Join a leading healthcare organization dedicated to patient and staff safety. As an Associate Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in providing thoughtful, practical, and timely legal guidance to executives and internal stakeholders, ensuring our strategic and operational objectives are met with excellence.

Main Missions

• Provide strategic legal advice to leadership and internal clients on operational and high-stakes matters.
• Mitigate legal risks and financial exposure related to Island Health's diverse activities.
• Support business operations through the management of contracts, privacy, and employment law issues.
• Advise on risk management and compliance within the healthcare sector.
• Assist the Executive Director in proactively managing the delivery of legal services across the organization.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality and safety standards through legal oversight.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in providing legal counsel within a complex organizational structure.
• Strong ability to deliver practical and timely legal solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a focus on risk mitigation and strategic decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Commitment to the values of patient safety and organizational integrity.

Required Skills

• Legal Risk Management
• Contract Law & Negotiation
• Privacy & Data Protection
• Employment Law
• Healthcare Regulatory Compliance