Legal Counsel

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If you’re looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you’ve come to the right place.

As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do — and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest — and it’s reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.

Location & Flexibility

This position can be performed remotely within Atlantic Canada, or in a hybrid arrangement from our Dartmouth, NS or Moncton, NB offices.

The Opportunity

As Medavie continues to evolve and expand, we're looking for a Legal Counsel to join our growing Legal Services team. You'll play a key role in supporting strategic initiatives across the organization, advising on complex legal matters, and partnering with business leaders to help drive informed decision-making.

Working across a wide range of commercial, regulatory, and corporate issues, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building your career in a collaborative, in-house legal environment.

What You'll Do

• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements with clients, vendors, service providers, and business partners.
• Provide legal advice and support on matters relating to commercial law, contracts, privacy, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management.
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders across the organization to support strategic business initiatives and operational priorities.
• Support real estate transactions, leasing arrangements, and other property-related matters.
• Identify legal risks and provide recommendations that align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with external counsel when specialized expertise is required.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and help ensure ongoing compliance.
• Contribute to legal projects, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Legal Services team.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.).
• Member in good standing with a Law Society in at least one Canadian province.
• 4-7 years of experience as a practicing lawyer.
• Experience working as in-house counsel.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to provide sound legal guidance in a complex business environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Security Clearance Requirement

•  In conjunction with our contract with the Federal Government, you will be required to have Reliability Status Clearance (Enhanced Level B). This includes Fingerprinting, Criminal Record Check, Credit Check and you must have resided in Canada for at least 5 years and hold Permanent Resident or Citizenship Status. 

Assets

• Experience supporting real estate transactions, leasing, or property-related matters.
• Experience in healthcare, insurance, employee benefits, or another highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of privacy, regulatory, and compliance frameworks.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a lawyer with strong in-house experience, proven contract negotiation expertise, and a desire to contribute to meaningful work that impacts Canadians, we'd love to hear from you. Join Medavie and help support the legal and business initiatives that drive our continued growth and success.

Pay Range

$95,000-$110,000 CAD

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The Base Pay range may vary depending on the successful candidate or other relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and education/training. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Medavie employees may participate in various performance-based incentive programs. Payments under these programs are discretionary and subject to both individual and organizational results.  

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs.  We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

While Medavie may use automated tools, including AI, to support application screening, candidates are expected to complete all recruitment interactions independently—without AI assistance—to ensure a fair and equitable process.

If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: Medavie.Recruitment@medavie.ca.