Why you’ll love working here: high-performance, people-focused culture our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account). optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50% yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers Job Summary Are you a quick-thinking and driven individual seeking the growth and challenge that comes from working in a dynamic and growing world-class pension fund? Are you interested in working on cutting-edge issues in a highly collaborative and high-performance legal team? Are you looking for a career where you can contribute to a mission that has a real-life impact on the lives of Ontario healthcare workers? If so, we want to hear from you! For a 12-month contract, the Associate Legal Counsel will join the Corporate and Governance Team in the Legal Services and Governance Division at HOOPP. The Associate will work with, and under the supervision of Legal Counsel. This team values challenging the status quo, innovative solutions, team collaboration and practicality. As a part of this team, you will be focused on delivering business-minded legal advice in an innovative, dynamic and fast-paced environment. What you will do: Review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, services agreements, consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other related documentation, with a view to ensuring compliance with HOOPP's policies and risk tolerance. Draft and negotiate complex terms and conditions for example, technology consulting services, hardware and equipment purchases, hosting services, maintenance and support services, software, SaaS, hardware and other technology evaluations, and emerging technologies, and other commercial agreements. Conduct legal research, develop, and provide legal advice and support on issues raised by the business; draft letters, correspondence, and other documents to communicate such legal advice and support. Assist internal business departments in drafting policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and other related documentation for effective governance, including identification, assessment, and management of legal, privacy and related operational risks. Advise internal clients and other stakeholders on legal issues, risk tolerance, and the interpretation of HOOPP policies and procedures. Track developments in various areas of law that apply to HOOPP including, technology, insurance, corporate/commercial, procurement, privacy, pension, tax, employment, and litigation with a view to ensuring operational and legislative compliance. Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of HOOPP's agreements and other legal processes and resources. Engage and manage external resources, including external legal counsel to assist in addressing legal issues and providing internal advice. What you bring: Law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from an accredited law school and a minimum of 2-4 years’ experience practicing law. Called to the Ontario Bar and member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Excellent organization and project management skills, including the ability to execute project plans, set timetables and monitor workflow and effectiveness. Proven ability to think strategically, develop creative solutions and apply strong analytical skills is required. Team-first attitude and preference for working in a collaborative environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Exemplify HOOPP’s core values: accountable, compassionate and trustworthy. About HOOPP The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is one of the strongest and most stable defined benefit (DB) pension plans in Canada. Since 1960, HOOPP has been helping Ontario's healthcare workers build the foundation for a financially secure retirement. We take pride in being the pension plan for Ontario’s healthcare community and serve more than 478,000 members at more than 700 employers across the province. At HOOPP, we are committed to providing our members with a stable and reliable pension that starts in retirement and is paid for life. With offices in Toronto and London, we manage a global, multi-asset class investment portfolio. At the end of 2024 our net assets reached $123.0 billion and our funded status remained strong and stable at 111%. HOOPP's core values - accountable, compassionate and trustworthy - guide every interaction with our members, employers and employees. We've become one of Canada's leading pension plans by consistently challenging ourselves and embracing innovation. From our unique investment management approach to our innovative technology and thought-provoking research, we constantly seek to push the boundaries, and we do this by hiring passionate, forward-thinking people. Our high-performance culture is founded on collaboration, respect and belonging. HOOPP is an equal opportunity employer and we're proud of our diversity. We select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Should you require accommodation because of a disability during the recruitment and selection process, please contact our Human Resources team. We will be happy to consult with you so that arrangements can be made for reasonable accommodation.
