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About the Role

Provide practical, timely, and business-oriented legal advice on a broad range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. Act as a strategic legal partner and primary point of contact for legal support across various business units, advising on product development, procurement, regulatory compliance, and enterprise initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, timely, and business-oriented legal advice on a broad range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters impacting GreenShield’s businesses
• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including client agreements, service provider agreements, partnership agreements, NDAs, amendments, and statements of work
• Support the full contract lifecycle, including new client onboarding, contract renewals, amendments, and contract integration activities relating to acquisitions and evolving products and services
• Support business units in their responses to requests for proposals (RFPs), including reviewing client terms, identifying legal and commercial risks, and advising on negotiation strategies
• Identify legal, regulatory, and commercial risks associated with business initiatives and provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance to mitigate risk while enabling business objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including privacy, IT, security, product, and operations, to advise on issues relating to data use, platform services, and regulatory compliance
• Provide legal support on regulatory and compliance initiatives, including competition law matters, internal policies, and enterprise compliance programs
• Support the management and resolution of claims, disputes, and litigation matters as required, including coordinating with and overseeing external counsel
• Manage relationships with external counsel, including briefing, coordinating, and reviewing external advice on specialized or complex matters
• Conduct legal research and analysis and prepare clear and concise written and oral legal advice for business stakeholders
• Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of legal templates, playbooks, and contracting processes to enhance efficiency and consistency
• Support strategic initiatives, including product development, enterprise transformation projects, and post-acquisition integration efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 to 5 years’ post-call relevant experience at a law firm and/or in-house department practicing corporate/commercial law
• Experience with technology and health-related agreements is an asset
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including service provider, client-facing, and partnership agreements
• Experience supporting business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to provide clear, practical, and risk-adjusted legal advice
• Exposure to insurance, health, and/or pharmaceutical industry would be an asset
• Exposure to third-party service provider agreements, procurement processes, and risk management frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to identify legal and commercial risks and propose pragmatic, solutions-oriented approaches
• Strong business acumen and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives
• Superior written and oral communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders
• Capacity to work independently, manage competing priorities, and handle a high volume of work with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including privacy, risk, IT, security, product, and operational stakeholders
• Organizationally savvy with the ability to influence decision making at operational and corporate levels
• Solution-driven and practical approach to tackling challenges and supporting the legal needs of GreenShield’s businesses
• Ability to effectively manage external legal resources
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to deliver value and learn across a broad range of legal, regulatory, and business issues
• J.D. or equivalent
• Member in good standing with the Law Society
• Proficiency in English is required for this position
• Ability to communicate with colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language

Skills

• Corporate law
• Commercial law
• Regulatory matters
• Contract drafting
• Contract review
• Contract negotiation
• Risk identification
• Legal research
• Legal analysis
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Independent work
• Influencing
• Legal advice
• Technology agreements
• Health-related agreements
• Service provider agreements
• Client-facing agreements
• Partnership agreements
• Insurance industry
• Health industry
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Third-party service provider agreements
• Procurement processes
• Risk management frameworks
• Business acumen
• External counsel management

Location

• Remote

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1-5 years post-call relevant experience

Education Level

• J.D. or equivalent
• Member in good standing with the Law Society

Salary/Compensations

• CAD $94,406.00 - 142,069.00

About the Company

• GreenShield is a not-for-profit social enterprise that brings coverage and care together.
• Founded in 1957, GreenShield introduced North America’s first prepaid drug plan.
• The company's mission is to support better health for all Canadians.
• GreenShield is an organization that challenges the status quo and aims to create a more holistic approach to health.
• The company culture values employee voice, empowerment, growth, purpose, and making a difference.
• GreenShield believes inclusivity, diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enhance the company culture and positively impact community support.

Equal Opportunity

• GS supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in our teams and communities.
• We encourage applications from all candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
• Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.