Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Position Overview:

Located in the Company’s Calgary head office, the Legal Counsel must have strong communication and facilitation skills with experience in a fast-paced, highly focused environment. Reporting to the CFO she/he will implement the required governance tools and infrastructure to ensure an efficient and speedy processing of contract documentation and associated support services.  This position may assist with strategic opportunity evaluation and provide legal expertise and risk analysis in contractual negotiations and documentation.  In this capacity, the individual will ensure continuous quality improvement while striving to deliver a superb experience for our internal and external customers alike.

Please note that this position is located in Calgary and that there is no relocation funding available.

General Responsibilities:

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification.  Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.  You may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as required.

• Maintain an efficient process to complete agreement reviews, negotiation processes and agreement execution

• Facilitate agreement reviews with the relevant parties, internally & externally

• Work with the legal department to maintain the ‘Contract Files’ for the organization including but not limited to TnCs, SLAs, BAAs, Insurance Certificates, NDAs, CDAs, Distributor, OEM Partners, or Third-Party Agreements

• Liaise with external legal counsel as needed and directed by the CFO

• Respond to and assist with all legal components directed to the Corporate office as it relate to all Requests for ProposalsQuotation, Tenders and associated documents

• Author, review and maintain the Company’s Consulting Agreements with Consultants or other service providers

• Perform research for and updating of Corporate Policies

• Enforce the necessary governance to assess business continuity, risk management, quality control, etc.

• Coordinate the resolution of contentious points and issues

• Be a role model for the Company culture

 Required Skills/Experience:

• Exceptional communication skills

• Experience in managing a diverse scope of activities

• Strong negotiation skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Research mentality

• Tech-savvy

• Superb writing skills

• High attention to detail

 Beneficial Skills/Experience:

• Project Management

• Experience in the medical imaging software industry

• Regulatory and IP experience

Educational and Professional Requirements:

• Business or Commerce degree

• Legal degree, Corporate law, experience in Labor or Employment specialties are beneficial but not required

• Must be designated as a barrister and solicitor

• Must be an active registered member of the Law Society of Alberta

About the Benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• Paid personal time off

• Comprehensive health benefits on day one

• RRSP matching program

• Flexible working arrangements

• Employee Wellness Program

• Professional development and tuition reimbursement program

• Gratifying internal recognition/kudos programs

• Annual salary review – based on company and individual performance

• Fun, inclusive, ego-free environment where diversity and individual thoughts are encouraged and valued

• Company/team building events such as amusement park festivals, outdoor picnics, BBQs, etc.

Upon joining Circle CVI, you will be welcomed into a collaborative and supportive company with uncompromising values on quality, innovation, culture, and customer service. Join us in changing the medical technology world and submit your application below!