Legal Counsel
PointClickCare
Key Responsibilities:
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
- Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
- Partnership and collaboration agreements
- Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)
- SaaS agreements, software licenses, and technology agreements
- Subcontractor and supplier agreements
- Statements of Work (SOWs) and related documentation
- Legal Advisory & Risk Management
- Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements for new products, services, and business initiatives.
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and solutions.
- Conduct legal research and provide guidance on emerging legal issues, including privacy, data security, and regulatory matters.
- Compliance & Policy Support
- Support the development and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist with Canadian and U.S. information privacy and healthcare regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, PHIPA, and provincial equivalents).
- Participate in training and knowledge-sharing sessions to promote legal awareness and best practices across the organization.
- Dispute Resolution & External Counsel Coordination
- Assist with the management and resolution of disputes and pre-litigation matters.
- Coordinate with external counsel as needed.
- Process Improvement & Departmental Initiatives
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Legal Department, including the adoption of legal technology and automation tools.
- Provide support on special projects and other duties as assigned by the Associate General Counsel.
- Demonstrate flexibility to assist the Legal Department in its activities and mission as needs arise.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in an applicable law society or U.S. state bar.
- 3–5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house roles.
- Demonstrated ability to independently negotiate complex business transactions under tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to address complicated legal and business challenges.
- Excellent judgment, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive matters.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal audiences.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong client service orientation and ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Flexibility to support the Legal Department’s evolving needs and mission.
- Interest or experience in process improvement, legal technology, and prompt engineering is an asset.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with health care information technology licensing and SaaS licensing.
- Familiarity with Canadian and U.S. information privacy laws and compliance (e.g., HIPAA, PHIPA, and provincial equivalents).
- Knowledge of Canadian and U.S. health care regulatory frameworks.
- Prior exposure to privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection issues in a technology-driven environment.