Cision
Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions$1. .$1
PR Software • Social Media Software • Global Insights • GR & PAC Software
1001 - 5000
Legal Counsel, Health and Privacy Law
June 6
🏢 In-office - Toronto
Cision
Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions$1. .$1
PR Software • Social Media Software • Global Insights • GR & PAC Software
1001 - 5000
Description
• Provide legal opinions and strategic advice to different teams regarding applicable health and privacy laws and regulations • Maintain advanced knowledge of Canadian health and privacy laws • Develop legal processes and documentation to enhance privacy and health regulatory compliance • Support the communications with medical regulatory bodies, provincial and federal governments and relevant interest groups concerning health law matters • Participate in cross-functional initiatives and projects, such as impact assessments related to new legislation, new service offerings, new products or entering new markets around both health and privacy matters • Advise on a wide range of commercial agreements involving complex, multi-stakeholder legal issues • Conduct legal risk assessments relating to proposed business and operational decisions and work with business leaders to mitigate risks to stakeholders around both health and privacy matters • Provide timely and practical legal advice regarding the company’s day-to-day operations
Requirements
• 3-5 years’ experience in the healthcare, or privacy sectors, and familiarity with regulated environments acquired within a company or in private practice • Bachelor's degree in civil law (LL.B. or LL.L.) and is a member of the Quebec or Ontario Bar • Proficient in developing privacy programs within organizations • Strong legal acumen, fostering collaboration and adept problem-solving skills • Skilled in writing, negotiating, and managing multiple priorities and files simultaneously • Effective communicator, adept at fostering relationships with multidisciplinary teams internally and externally, including legal professionals, in corporate settings • Capable of autonomously developing programs, policies, processes, and other documentation • Bilingual in French and English, crucial for communication and collaboration with stakeholders across Quebec, Canada, and the United Kingdom via email and telephone
Benefits
• A fully funded benefits plan, including a wellness reimbursement program • Unlimited access to a variety of Dialogue's programs for you and your immediate family • 4 weeks of vacation, 9 wellness days and 1 paid volunteer day • A flexible schedule and a hybrid work approach • An allocated budget for continuous training • Short and long-term incentive plans, including restricted stock units (RSUs) • An optional parental benefits program
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