Legal Counsel, Regulatory and Health Law - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Job Title: Legal Counsel, Regulatory and Health LawWork Site: Exec - 601 W. Broadway, 11 flrStatus:Start Date:Hours:Regular Full TimeAs soon as possible0900-1700Days off: Saturday, Sunday, Statutory HolidaysReference#: 159436-cmcCome work as a Legal Counsel, Regulatory and Health Law with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory and Health Law (Senior Legal Counsel), the Legal Counsel, Regulatory and Health Law (Legal Counsel) possesses the strong leadership abilities required to provide a broad range of legal support and advice to leaders and staff across all levels at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). The Legal Counsel anticipates and identifies legal issues, and is able to work independently to advise decision-makers and other internal stakeholders on legal strategies and solutions to mitigate legal risk. The Legal Counsel will work closely with the Senior Legal Counsel as part of an in-house legal team to support VCH leaders, managers, and staff, with a particular focus on general health law, mental health law, adult guardianship, public health, and health care consent and decision-making.As a Legal Counsel, Regulatory and Health Law with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Interpret legal framework applicable to public healthcare sector and advise on impact to the organization, programs, services and staff, with a particular focus on general health law, mental health law, adult guardianship, public health and health care consent and decision making.
• Provide legal advice and opinions to VCH senior leadership, managers, staff as well as other members of the Legal Services team to enable effective and patient-centered decision-making.
• Work closely with a diverse set of professionals including professional practice leaders, public health leaders, mental health, health protection and adult protection leaders, risk management and human resources Directors, physician leaders, and other clinical and corporate functions, to provide legal advice on various VCH clinical projects and initiatives.
• Manage clinical context litigation and health law related administrative tribunal matters as assigned, and liaise with client leaders, external counsel, and legal counsel in other public bodies, as required. (Note: the Legal Counsel would rarely appear to represent VCH in a court proceeding. The Legal Counsel’s focus is to liase with client leaders and to manage and instruct external legal counsel in matters proceeding before a court / administrative tribunal.)
• Anticipate and identify legal issues and advise decision-makers and other internal stakeholders on legal strategies and solutions to mitigate legal risk.
• Assess and make recommendations on health law related policies, procedures and practices.
• Attend regularly scheduled clinically focused Committee meetings as assigned, to learn the issues facing the stakeholders, and to provide legal advice to the accountable VCH leaders, and reports to the Senior Legal Counsel, as directed.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep up-to-date with new/revised legislation, developing case law, and relevant health care trends.
• Perform other job related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience

• Law Degree from a recognized University supplemented by a minimum of seven (7) years of recent, related experience practicing law, preferably with a public sector organization or a firm providing legal services to a public sector organization.
• Health care experience or health law advising experience is preferred
• A minimum of five (5) years of recent related experience as counsel or co-counsel representing clients before administrative tribunals or the courts in British Columbia.
• A member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia (or eligible for membership within a specified period).

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of and familiarity with the legal framework governing public sector organizations.
• Familiarity with and/or ability to understand complex healthcare system.
• Ability to work independently to provide timely and practical legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders and decision-makers
• Strong knowledge of administrative law
• Knowledge of general health law preferred
• Strong ability to foster and maintain positive relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to provide timely and practical legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Advanced drafting skills and experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of legal documents
• Advanced expertise in assessing and making recommendations on policies, procedures and practices.
• Strong skills in drafting pleadings, affidavits, and related documents for matters proceeding before courts or administrative tribunals.
• Ability to develop and bring forward solutions and communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with a wide variety of audiences.
• Exemplary interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to multitask effectively.
• Models personal integrity and accountability, and is a committed team player.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTHVCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers in 2022.VCH offers a robust compensation package including generous paid vacation time, Employer PensionContributions and a generous Extended Health Benefits Plan, including Dental Benefits.Grow your career with access to professional development and leadership development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses as well as access to employer paid continuing legal education for Legal Counsel.The office is located in Vancouver near the waterfront and with access to rapid transit, restaurants and shopping.Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.Please note that a resume and cover letter is required to apply to this posting.Hours of Work may vary due to project requirements.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.Quick Apply

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