Lead legal strategies at Nova Scotia Health as a Legal Counsel in the East Coast Forensic Hospital. This role focuses on mental health law and providing robust legal support.

As a Legal Counsel, you'll report to the Associate General Counsel, providing critical legal guidance to Nova Scotia Health employees and leadership. This full time, two-year position emphasizes your expertise in health law, administrative law, and privacy law while addressing complex, multidimensional legal challenges. You'll collaborate with the Mental Health and Addictions Program, ensuring legal representation for various services.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide legal advice to Nova Scotia Health’s leadership
• Represent NSH in legal matters with external parties




• Analyze and resolve complex legal issues independently
• Advise on mental health law and administrative procedures
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare specialists and legal teams

Requirements:
• Bachelor of Law (LLB/JD) required
• Minimum 8 years relevant legal experience
• Practising member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
• Robust analytical and research skills
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities

Elevate legal guidance in health law, mental health, and ethics at Nova Scotia Health.
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📌 Legal Counsel At Nova Scotia Health
🏢 Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
📍 Nova Scotia