Come work as a Legal Counsel 2, Corporate Commercial with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate Commercial, the Legal Counsel 2 provides practical, solutions-focused legal advice on a wide range of corporate commercial matters at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). The role has a primary focus on operational and commercial services agreements, procurement, technology, and research and innovation, supporting time-sensitive initiatives that enable the delivery of health care services across the organization.

This position involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of commercial contracts and advising leaders and teams on legal risk, compliance, and project delivery considerations. The Legal Counsel 2 works closely with internal stakeholders across clinical, operational, and corporate functions, and collaborates with other members of the in-house legal team to support VCH’s strategic and operational objectives. Experience with privacy and data-related matters is considered an asset.

As a Legal Counsel 2, Corporate Commercial with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Provide legal advice and transactional support on corporate commercial matters, including operational and commercial services agreements, procurement, technology, and research and innovation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and related legal documentation on behalf of VCH.
• Advise internal clients on legal risk, regulatory considerations, and contract strategy in a practical and timely manner.
• Support organizational initiatives by working closely with teams across clinical, operational, and corporate functions, including operations, finance, research, human resources, procurement, contract management, and risk management.
• Anticipate and identify legal issues and recommend strategies to mitigate legal, financial, and operational risk.
• Develop, maintain, and improve legal templates and standard terms to promote efficiency and consistency.
• Instruct and manage external counsel as required on transactional and specialized matters.
• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing in-house legal team.

Education & Experience

• Law degree from a recognized university, supplemented by four (4) to eight (8) years of recent experience practicing in corporate commercial or business law, or a related area.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia (or eligible for membership within a specified period).
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is a strong asset: technology and software agreements, innovation and research, public procurement, privacy and data security, or intellectual property.
• Previous experience in-house, in the public sector, or in the health sector is an asset.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Working knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework governing public sector organizations in British Columbia, or the ability to develop that knowledge quickly.
• Ability to provide timely, practical, and risk-based legal advice to decision-makers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong judgment and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of internal clients, including clinical, operational, and corporate teams.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrates personal integrity and accountability, while contributing positively to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.