William Osler Health System
Healthcare
AssociateGeneralCounsel
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“Associate General Counsel at William Osler Health System. Skills: Legal claims management, Insurance portfolio oversight, Health law, Litigation avoidance. Oversee legal claims portfolio. Track trends and risks”
Industry & Context.
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 trends
Assist in overseeing defense of claims
Advise on litigation avoidance strategy
Oversee 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 recommendations for risk management
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
Ensure legal risk mitigation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work independently; Work collaboratively in teams; Collaborate with departments; Work cooperatively with colleagues; Work as part of team; Collaborative planning
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Translate complex standards
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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