24 Legal Practice jobs in Canada

Client: Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care

Position: Director, Legal Services

Reports to: VP Corporate Services

Location: Toronto, Ontario

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Director will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support to Yee Hong, focusing on contracts, life leases, governance policy development and support, managing Yee Hong’s risk matrix, and potential claims.

This individual will work closely with the senior leadership team and departments to ensure the organization remains compliant with legal standards, minimizes legal risks, and develops strategies for long-term sustainability and growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Governance Support:

• Provide governance support to the Board of Directors through the Board’s Governance Committee and senior leadership regarding governance issues and board practices.
• Assist with the preparation of governance documents, including bylaws, resolutions, and corporate minutes.
• Advise on corporate governance policies, ensuring compliance with relevant corporate law.

Contract Management and Negotiations:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including service agreements, vendor contracts, lease agreements, and partnerships, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Work closely with department heads to ensure the implementation and management of contracts across the organization.
• On complex or specialized areas will collaborate with external counsel on behalf of Yee Hong to ensure best resolutions and outcomes.

Life Lease Agreements:

• Manage, review, and provide legal advice on life lease agreements, including the creation of standard terms and conditions.
• Ensure the protection of the organization’s interests and compliance with applicable housing laws and regulations.
• Address and resolve any disputes related to life lease agreements in collaboration with internal and external parties.

Risk Management:

• Assist in the identification and management of legal risks within the organization.
• Develop risk management strategies, including policies to mitigate potential liabilities, particularly in areas of employment law, healthcare regulations, and real estate.
• Support the leadership team in managing legal risks related to operations, patient care, and organizational growth.

Claims and Litigation Support:

• Provide guidance and support in the management of potential claims, including personal injury, regulatory violations, and other legal disputes.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel, ensuring the effective defense and resolution of claims.
• Advise the organization on strategies to minimize legal exposure and mitigate risks.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

• Law degree from an accredited law school. (Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction. (Optional))
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal role, preferably in a healthcare or long-term care setting.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and manage legal documents.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Key Competencies:

• Legal expertise in long-term care, healthcare, or related fields.
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory and legal environments.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of operational impacts.
• Sound judgment and ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Experience drafting contracts and agreement.Ability to translate legal concepts into plain language.
• Ability to work independently and quickly read and understand complex contracts and agreements.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to manage conflicts and disputes.
• Excellent negotiation skills to drive favourable contract outcomes
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess legal risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Working with Board of Directors and Sub Committees of Board an asset.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including strong knowledge of PowerPoint, excel and word processing.
• Demonstrated abilities to work independently and effectively in collaborative work-teams and cross functional reporting relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, coordination, time management and presentation skills, self-motivated and able to follow through initiatives effectively and efficiently until completion.
• Satisfactory Police Reference Check (with vulnerable sector screen) result.

About LHH Knightsbridge –

LHH helps organizations simplify the complexity associated with transforming their leadership and workforce so they can accelerate results, with less risk.

As global leaders in Talent and Leadership Development, Career Solutions and Executive, Interim and Mid-Level Search, we assist organizations in finding new talent, and helping their employees navigate change, become better leaders, develop better careers, and transition into new jobs. We have the local expertise, global infrastructure, and industry leading technology and analytics required to simplify the complexity associated with executing critical talent and workforce initiatives, reducing brand and operational risk. Teams across Canada and around the world leverage our proven programs and global experience to deliver tailored solutions to clients that align talent with the needs of their business.

Established in 1967, we have been providing outplacement services for 52 years. LHH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Adecco, SA, a publicly held Fortune Global 500 firm and the world’s leading provider of HR solutions, with approximately 32,000 FTE employees and 5,100 branches in over 66 countries and territories around the world. LHH has more than 4,000 employees around the globe including 2,200+ certified Career Coaches.

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What you will get in return

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What you need to do now

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• Qualify leads to ensure they meet the firm's criteria for new clients.
• Respond to inquiries from potential clients and provide information about the firm's services.
• Schedule consultations with attorneys for qualified leads.
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• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
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What you need to do now

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