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Corporate Legal Counsel - Legal Services

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system - a world where Mental Health is Health.

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The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's leading addictions and mental health teaching hospital. As CAMH's Legal Counsel (Corporate/Commercial), you will provide legal support to CAMH's core operations, external partnerships and special projects, supporting CAMH's role as a leader in mental health and addictions care in Canada.

CAMH is currently seeking a full time, permanent Corporate/Commercial Legal Counsel. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic legal team providing legal and risk management advice to CAMH's leadership, clinicians and staff, while advancing corporate goals and initiatives. You will report to CAMH's Director, Corporate Legal Services and provide legal services in areas including, but not limited to, corporate/commercial law, leasing, procurement, privacy law, intellectual property law, health law, hospital governance and legislative compliance. Your day to day tasks may include: interpreting, negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, providing legal and strategic advice to CAMH stakeholders, supporting corporate and governance functions, supervising law students and sitting on committees and working groups.





Our ideal candidate is a solutions oriented lawyer focused on proactively identifying and mitigating risk, advancing day to day work in the context of CAMH's strategic goals, and collaborating effectively with CAMH's internal stakeholders, external partners, peer hospital counsel, and external legal counsel.

- You must possess a Law degree (LLB or JD) and you must be a lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO)
- You must have at least 3 years of post call experience in private practice, in house, or a combination thereof
- Experience working within a hospital or broader healthcare sector organization is an asset
- You should have experience with drafting and negotiating corporate/commercial contracts (service agreements, licensing agreements, SAAS agreements etc.)
- Strong preference will be given to lawyers who have expertise in the areas of AI, Privacy, IT, and/or Public Procurement
- You are a service oriented lawyer with strong conceptual thinking and practical decision making skills
- You are able to assess risk in context and prioritize mitigation strategies accordingly
- You are capable of managing a high volume of competing priorities appropriately and effectively
- You are able to work both independently and collaboratively as a team member
- Your communication skills must be excellent (oral and written) and you must have strong interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills
- Excellent judgment,



tact and diplomacy are essential to this role

For a dynamic legal career at a leading health care institution, please apply in writing, outlining your interest and qualifications through a cover letter and resume.

- Salary is competitive and based on experience, with a hiring range of $120,472.10- $150,590.12 per year.
- Employees in this role may progress within the full pay range of $120,472.10- $180,708.14 per year
- CAMH's Total Rewards: Includes participation in HOOPP defined benefit pension plan, extended health and dental perks, paid vacation starting at 4 weeks, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing professional development support.

This role allows professionals to apply their expertise in a mission driven environment dedicated to public health outcomes.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

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📌 Corporate Legal Counsel - Legal Services (Toronto)
🏢 Ocean State Job Lot
📍 Toronto