Salary range: CAD $55.27/hr – $79.45/hr. Position Overview Legal Counsel 2, Corporate Commercial reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate Commercial. The role focuses on operational and commercial services agreements, procurement, technology, and research and innovation, supporting time‑sensitive initiatives across the organization. Key Responsibilities Provide legal advice and transactional support on corporate commercial matters, including operational and commercial services agreements, procurement, technology, and research and innovation. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and related legal documentation on behalf of VCH. Advise internal clients on legal risk, regulatory considerations, and contract strategy in a practical and timely manner. Support organizational initiatives by working closely with teams across clinical, operational, and corporate functions. Anticipate and identify legal issues and recommend strategies to mitigate legal, financial, and operational risk. Develop, maintain, and improve legal templates and standard terms to promote efficiency and consistency. Instruct and manage external counsel as required on transactional and specialized matters. Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and high‑performing in‑house legal team. Education & Experience Law degree from a recognised university with four (4) to eight (8) years of recent experience in corporate commercial or business law, or a related area. Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia (or eligible for membership within a specified period). Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements. Experience in technology and software agreements, innovation and research, public procurement, privacy and data security, or intellectual property is a strong asset. Previous experience in‑house, in the public sector, or in the health sector is an asset. Knowledge & Abilities Working knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework governing public sector organisations in British Columbia, or the ability to develop that knowledge quickly. Ability to provide timely, practical, and risk‑based legal advice to decision‑makers and internal stakeholders. Strong judgment and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of internal clients, including clinical, operational, and corporate teams. Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships. Demonstrates personal integrity and accountability, while contributing positively to a collaborative, high‑performing team environment. Additional Information All health care workers in publicly‑funded facilities are required to report past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. This information is collected during the onboarding process and used to ensure appropriate preventive measures. Benefits Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan. Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities. Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services for employees and their immediate families. Award‑winning recognition programmes to honour staff. Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr