William Osler Health System

Healthcare

AssociateGeneralCounsel

CA$137–171k Brampton, Ontario, Canada CONTRACT Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for entry candidates.

The Brief

“Associate General Counsel at William Osler Health System. Skills: Legal claims, Insurance portfolio, Health law, Litigation. Oversee legal claims portfolio. Track trends and risks”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

LLB or JD degree, Member of Law Society of Ontario, Seven years experience in health law, Experience leading a team, Excellent knowledge of litigation process

Nice to Have

Experience in multi-site facility, Experience developing professional relationships, Experience with regulatory research, Experience with legal research

What You'll Do.

Oversee legal claims portfolio

Track trends and risks

Set claims management processes

Prepare reports on claims

Assist in overseeing HIROC/external legal

Advise on litigation avoidance

Attend to fact-finding

Conduct legal research

Determine required expertise

Collaborate with departments

Oversee insurance policy implementation

Gather information for policies

Review complex agreements

Identify legal and statutory risks

Determine acceptable risk levels

Make risk management recommendations

Provide advice on consent

Provide advice on substitute decision-making

Provide advice on discharge planning

Participate in investigations

Provide legal advice on critical incident management

Build relationships with departments

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work independently; Collaborate in teams; Collaborate with departments; Work cooperatively with colleagues; Work cooperatively with staff; Work as part of team; Collaborative planning; Professional working relationships; Professional partnerships

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication; Translate complex standards; Client communication

Full Job Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game. A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities. At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today! The VP Legal Affairs and General Counsel portfolio is responsible for leading and managing legal affairs of the hospital, including managing the legal claims and the insurance portfolio. The Associate General Counsel reports to the VP Legal Affairs and General Counsel, and assists with all aspects of the legal portfolio, including contracts, policies, and health law. The Associate General Counsel will oversee and lead the legal claims and insurance portfolio, and will oversee the Claims Specialists. The successful candidate must possess sound judgment and highly analytical skills combined with a practical, solutions oriented and client centred approach. In add

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