Look no further than HEABC, the Health Employers Association of British Columbia. We contribute to the growth and sustainability of the BC health care system. In office or hybrid work workplace – flexibility that suits your needs.
Competitive salary
Four weeks of vacation, earned in your first year of employment & 13 statutory holidays.
Comprehensive health & dental benefits, with immediate coverage upon starting.
Pension Plan - BC’s Municipal Pension Plan is one of the largest pension plans in Canada and provides secure retirement income to plan members.
Training and development opportunities – HEABC supports your continuing education & growth.
The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the BC health care system through your work.
HEABC leads and supports the strategic planning related to human resources and labour relations on behalf of British Columbia’s publicly funded health employers. HEABC is responsible for negotiating provincial agreements for 138,000 unionized health care employees including nurses, physician residents, ambulance paramedics, health science professionals, and more.
The successful candidate may be permitted to work in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and flexible work location) and will live within commuting distance of our Vancouver office.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Legal Services & General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel performs corporate legal services as part of HEABC’s in-house Legal Services, Negotiations & Labour Relations department. The Senior Legal Counsel provides legal advice and opinions relating to a comprehensive range of policy and corporate matters internal to the organization including third-party contracts and funding agreements, risk management,



and board compliance. Provides expert senior-level legal advice, guidance, strategic input and opinions (verbal and written) on internal HEABC legal matters, including third-party contracts and board compliance. Provides assessment of legal risk and advice regarding risk management.
Structures, negotiates, drafts, and reviews third-party contracts and other legal documents, including vendor agreements, professional /master services agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. Drafts, reviews, amends, and interprets all corporate contracts, leases, forms, documents, proposals, policies, and strategy papers for legal effect, and provides constructive advice and input to senior leadership.
Identifies and mitigates legal and corporate risks and provides actionable solutions to protect organizational interests.
Acts as a primary legal resource for the Board of Directors, ensuring all board and committee actions adhere to fiduciary duties, bylaws, and statutory requirements.
Reviews, researches, interprets and prepares legal opinions (verbal and written) to the Senior Director and/or others on legal issues related to corporate functions; anticipates and identifies issues, and advises on business risk mitigation strategies where legal exposures exist.
Provides leadership and advice to others in the provision of legal research and analysis for HEABC.




fosters effective working relationships at senior management levels and represents HEABC in public relations activities at local, provincial and national levels.
Bachelor’s degree and a Degree in Law (LL.from an accredited university and license to practice law in British Columbia. A minimum of five (5) years’ recent, related in-house or private practice experience in corporate and commercial law. Current member in good standing of the Law Society of BC.
Knowledge of corporate matters, including third-party contracts, risk mitigation, and board compliance.
Comprehensive knowledge and expertise in legal research, evaluation and interpretation of legal issues.
This position is well-suited to an individual interested in pursuing a career in an interesting segment of the public sector, and who values the opportunity to make a positive public contribution through their work.
In determining salary, HEABC considers many factors including the successful candidate’s skillset and experience as well as internal equity. At HEABC, we are committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. These commitments advance our work with our members and government to create the human resources and labour relations environment necessary to deliver high-quality health care.
Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.

📌 Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate Law (Vancouver)
🏢 The Health Employers Association of BC
📍 Vancouver