Oversees the legal claims portfolio
Tracks trends and risks in ongoing litigation
Sets processes and procedures for handling claims management process at Osler
Prepares reports to the executive Team, and where appropriate, Board Committees on legal claims trends/risks
Assists in overseeing HIROC/external legal in its defense of claims
Advises proactively as a litigation avoidance strategy
Oversees, and where appropriate, attends to fact-finding and legal research on a variety of matters
Determines where other expertise is required to complete tasks and collaborates with departments on such interactions
Oversee the implementation of Osler’s insurance policies, including gathering of required information to support the policies and renewals
Review of complex agreements
Identify areas of potential legal and statutory risks, determines acceptable levels of risk, and makes recommendations to ensure clients take appropriate measures to manage risk in their contractual and other arrangements
May provide advice on consent, substitute decision-making, discharge planning, etc.
Participate in investigations and provide legal advice on critical incident management
Build relationships and connections with various departments to ensure alignment and legal risk mitigation

At minimum an LLB (Bachelors of Law) or JD (Juris Doctor)
Member of the Law Society of Ontario with good standing
At least seven years experience working at a hospital or health care organization, or in private practice with a focus on health law and health litigation
Experience leading a team
Demonstrated ability to interact positively and work cooperatively with colleagues, staff and effectively as part of a team
Proven collaborative planning skills in a fast-paced environment
Fairness, openness, patience and a high level of integrity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; ability to translate complex regulatory standards into material that can be understood by a functionally diverse audience
Excellent knowledge of the litigation process
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, negotiation and diplomacy skills while being assertive and proactive
Excellent organizational and time management skills required to handle competing priorities/deadlines
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail
Eagerness to learn new areas and work with little supervision
Experience in a multi-site facility preferred
Experience in developing and sustaining effective and collaborative professional working relationships and partnerships
Experience with regulatory and legal research preferred
Knowledge of the role of policies, procedures and protocols
Knowledge of laws applicable to hospitals in Ontario

Associate General Counsel

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