Associate Lawyer - Health Law
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Our client is the undisputed national firm leader in Canada's health industry. They are the only firm serving health care institutions to achieve a Band 1 rating in Chambers Canada for Health Care. Their multidisciplinary health and life sciences team is the most comprehensive legal resource in Canada, with knowledge and experience in both the public and private health sectors. They have a comprehensive understanding of the ever-evolving legal landscape that is regulated by a myriad of federal and provincial health-related statutes. Our client's strategic approach to legal services enables them to effectively assist their clients in pursing innovation and opportunities in the health industry, including health suppliers, health providers, life sciences, and senior living and housing.Our client is now in the market for an exceptional mid to senior level Health Law Associate to join their team of experts in their Calgary office. This is an exciting opportunity to help grow our clients disputes practice in health law/health care and life sciences with leading professionals in the space, to work directly with sophisticated clients, and to train and mentor junior lawyers. Qualifications and Attributes:The ideal candidate will have 3 - 7 years of post call experience practicing in general civil litigation with an interest and experience in health care litigation. Ideally this experience will come from a major law firm or reputable boutique that specializes in health law.A breadth and depth of technical legal knowledge, excellent business judgment, and strong analytical and drafting skills;Excellent interpersonal and client service skills, strong initiative, and the ability to work well on a variety of teams; andExcellent organizational, project management, and the ability to handle multiple time sensitive priorities.Above average academicsQualified to practice law in Canada.Our client is offering the following:Lockstep tier one base salaryExcellent bonus incentive programExcellent health benefitsEducational incentivesMentorship programQualified candidates are asked to email their resume in confidence to Stacy Cowan at: stacy@urbanlegal.caAt Urban Legal Recruitment we guarantee discretion and confidentiality. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Law Practice,Legal Services
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