Legal Counsel

LEGAL COUNSEL

Reference #2026-83

Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

Position Title

Legal Counsel

Department/Section Legal and Privacy Department

Legal and Privacy Department

Employment Status

Contract Full Time (up to 18 Months)

Targeted Salary Range

$121,518 - $151,450

Work Mode

Hybrid (3 Days Per Week)

Existing Vacancy

Yes (Covering Leave)

Location

5310 Explorer Drive, Mississauga

Hours of Work

37.5 hours/week; Monday-Friday

Posting Open Date

June 8, 2026

Posting Close Date

June 28, 2026

The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.

Important Note: Please apply directly online to ***email_hidden***, our exclusive recruitment partner for this position.

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Counsel to provide timely, practical, and strategic legal advice across a broad range of matters. The successful candidate will support the organization by drafting and negotiating contracts, conducting comprehensive legal research, and delivering risk-informed guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

Legal Advisory & Business Support

• Provide timely, practical, and strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders across a broad range of legal matters.
• Collaborate with business units to support organizational initiatives and ensure legal risks are effectively managed.

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including vendor, procurement, and service contracts.
• Support the coordination and execution of commercial transactions.

Legal Research & Analysis

• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on complex and emerging legal issues.
• Prepare clear and concise legal memoranda, opinions, and recommendations for diverse audiences.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Support organizational compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and internal policies.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, including privacy and information governance matters.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support

• Assist with the management of litigation and dispute resolution with external counsel.

Knowledge Development & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor changes in legislation and legal trends to inform business decisions.
• Knowledge of corporate/commercial and public procurement law is necessary
• Subject matter expertise in key areas such as privacy, or labour and employment, is an asset.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.).
• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience, gained in-house or in private practice.
• Experience with commercial contract and public procurement law is preferred.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is considered an asset: corporate/commercial, real estate, labour and employment, procurement, information technology, and privacy law.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong research capabilities with the ability to synthesize complex information into practical advice.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities autonomously and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to listen actively, communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.

Other Competencies:

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and provide risk-based advice.

• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

Total Rewards:

• Health and Dental Benefit Plan Optional Enrolment.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Optional Enrollment.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!
• Opportunities for continuing professional development.

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online to ***email_hidden***, our exclusive recruitment partner for this position.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities.
• Ornge and its partner communicate with candidates for job openings by email, and its partner may incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We, or our partner, send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we, or our partner, do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.

Areyou ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada?Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.