LEGAL COUNSEL (HYBRID)

Green Shield Canada • Toronto, ON

12d • CA$94,406 - CA$142,069 • Hybrid

About The Position

When it comes to health, we’re always looking for ways to push for better. It’s why we were founded in the first place. In 1957, our founder, pharmacist William Wilkinson, witnessed a mother sacrifice her health by forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughter’s prescription. He knew there had to be a better way. So, he introduced North America’s first prepaid drug plan, and GreenShield was born as a not-for-profit with a mission to support better health for all Canadians.
We aren’t just a health and benefits company. We’re the only not-for-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage and care together, all in one place.
We’re noble challengers, purposefully building a better way and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach that takes care of the mind and body.
Our mission is to create better health for all Canadians, and we know that starts with our employees.
Base Salary: CAD $94,406.00 - 142,069.00
Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, you will be responsible for providing practical, timely and business-oriented legal advice on a broad range of corporate, commercial and regulatory matters.
You will work closely with business and operations leaders as a strategic legal partner and primary point of contact for legal support across various GreenShield business units. You will also advise on product development, procurement processes, regulatory compliance, and enterprise initiatives, working collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders across privacy, IT, security and operations. You will play a key role in enabling business objectives by identifying legal and commercial risks and providing pragmatic, solutions-oriented guidance within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

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
• 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 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. As part of this role, you will be required to communicate with colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for this position, we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their roles, collaborate, and communicate effectively, and contribute to the success of our organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with technology and health-related agreements is an asset
• Exposure to insurance, health and/or pharmaceutical industry would be an asset
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just a means to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyone's voice is heard and valued. Because that’s what it takes to create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And we’re driven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that your workplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. That’s why we provide a place where you can be inspired, challenged, and rewarded.
• Where your growth means our growth.
• Where your voice is heard and valued.
• Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters.
• We believe our people are critical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger, smarter and more informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture to positively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isn’t just about personal achievements, it's about making a difference together.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree