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Associate Legal Counsel
@ SE Health
Markham, Ontario
Overview
SE Health, a not-for-profit social enterprise, is hiring an Associate Legal Counsel to join its legal team and report to the SVP, Chief Legal, Privacy and Compliance Officer. The role advises on commercial agreements, corporate governance, privacy and litigation management. Candidates must be licensed to practise law in Ontario, and the posting states hybrid work and flexible scheduling.
Responsibilities:
- Advise on commercial, service and funding agreements
- Manage litigation and oversee external counsel
- Advise on corporate governance and policies
- Provide privacy and FOI advice under PHIPPA
- Draft precedent documents and maintain precedent database
Requirements summary:
- LLB or JD and licensed to practise law in Ontario
- Minimum five years legal experience in a law firm or in-house
- Health setting experience an asset
- Strong research, writing and analytical skills
- Exceptional communication skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Law |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Paid training |
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SE Health
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For over 115+ years, we’ve been improving lives and communities across Canada, while leading the future of health.
Full company description
We are an enterprising not-for-profit health care provider and innovator with 118 years of impact in Canada. Every day our team of 8,500+ employees delivers more than 25,000 health care interactions across the country, improving lives and communities while reshaping health systems from the inside out. But we’re more than a care provider, we are a catalyst for the future of health. As one of Canada’s largest social enterprises, we share our knowledge and scale our impact by investing in purposeful innovation, igniting bold collaborations, and championing better health access and inclusivity. SE Health is proud to be recognized as a leader in people, culture, and care, including being named one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, earning Great Place to Work® certification, and receiving both Age-Friendly Employer and PAIR certifications. Discover more or explore career opportunities at sehc.com.
- LinkedIn followers
- 52,919
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,804
- Reported office locations
- 90 Allstate Parkway, Suite 300, Markham, Ontario L3R 6H3, CA
- Other recorded names
- SE Health
- Specialties
- Nursing
- Personal Support
- Physiotherapy
- Philanthropy (Saint Elizabeth Foundation)
- Research
- Speech language pathology
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
- Dietetics
- Social Innovation
- Home health care
- Caregiver support
- Senior Home Care
- and In-Home Patient Care
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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We are an enterprising not-for-profit health care provider and innovator with 118 years of impact in Canada. Every day our team of 8,500+ employees delivers more than 25,000 health care interactions across the country, improving lives and communities while reshaping health systems from the inside out. But we’re more than a care provider, we are a catalyst for the future of health. As one of Canada’s largest social…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Markham, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1908 |
| Specialties | NursingPersonal SupportPhysiotherapyPhilanthropy (Saint Elizabeth Foundation)ResearchSpeech language pathologySocial WorkOccupational TherapyDieteticsSocial Innovation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 327 |
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Position Summary:
Do you want to make a difference with your legal career? SE Health, one of Canada’s largest social enterprises, is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel to join its growing legal team. Reporting to the SVP, Chief Legal, Privacy and Compliance Officer, you will be an integral member of the legal department and responsible for advising SE Health on a full spectrum of legal matters to ensure organizational needs are balanced with strategic priorities.
Primary Accountabilities:
Strategic Legal Advice
- Be a subject matter expert and provide practical, timely and strategic legal advice to SE Health internal stakeholders on legal implications of plans, policies, and other matters
- Draft, review, negotiate and provide advice on a broad range of commercial agreements, including service agreements and funding agreements
- Advise on procurement matters, in collaboration with third party sourcing specialists
- Proactively identify and manage legal organizational risks associated with SE Health’s operations
- Advise on corporate governance, including drafting and review of corporate by-laws, resolutions, policies and procedures
- Providing advice to SE Health privacy office on complex privacy and FOI issues including interpretation of PHIPPA, and other provincial and federal privacy legislation
- Provide legal support for SE Health strategic initiatives in the health sector and with other health organizations
- Providing advice respecting compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Legal Management
- Manage SE Health litigation throughout claim life cycle, including researching, preparing litigation documents, attending mediations, arbitrations, etc. and providing oversight of external counsel
- Collaborate with Chief Legal, Privacy and Compliance Officer on management of complex legal matters and liaise with external counsel when required
- Draft precedent documents, including agreements, policies, and procedures and establish and maintain precedent database
- Collaborate with members of the Legal, Privacy and Compliance team to provide legal support to SE Health initiatives
What You Bring
- Completion of an LLB/JD and licensed to practice law in Ontario
- Minimum of five (5) years related legal experience in a law firm or in-house setting
- Previous experience practicing in a health setting an asset
- Strong research, writing, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey complex legal concepts in an understandable manner to a diverse audience
- Demonstrate professional judgment, tact, and diplomacy
- Superior ability to manage time and balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Why join SE Health?
- Competitive Total Rewards
So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, flexible pay options, car-loan support, housing solutions and exclusive staff perks. - Flexibility & Belonging
Thrive with hybrid work, flexible scheduling and a supportive, inclusive culture that puts people first. - Purpose & Impact
Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada. Growth That Meets Your Ambition
Access tuition support, training and meaningful career pathways across a growing, future-focused organization.
About SE Health
SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.
Accessibility: If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
AI and compensation details: We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a new addition.
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