(Job Number 928157). Duties - conduct legal research and draft memos and opinions
- advise on and draft commercial, licensing, pre-clinical and clinical research agreements
- advise on health law, intellectual property and privacy issues
- update policy, compliance and corporate governance matters
- prepare for and participate in dispute resolution matters and proceedings.
Qualifications & Capabilities - Enrolled in final year of accredited Canadian law school, or foreign trained lawyers that are going through the accreditation process to practice as a lawyer in Ontario
- Familiarity with online technologies, including research and AI applications
- A high level of integrity and judgment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex regulatory standards into material that can be understood by a functionally diverse audience
- Excellent client service, interpersonal and diplomacy skills, strong initiative, and the ability to work well with a variety of stakeholders
- Organizational and time management skills required to handle competing and simultaneous priorities with deadline pressure
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess legal risk in the context of business realities
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn areas about new areas and developments
Why join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. - Close access to transit
- A hybrid work environment
- Opportunities for development within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration. Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially. University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About the company
The University Health Network (UHN), consisting of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is a recognized leader in patient care, research and education.
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