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Advisor, Legal Services

LGI healtcare solutionsabout 20 hours ago
Hybrid
Montréal, QC
Mid Level
Contract
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Remote, in-office, or hybrid work with flexible hours
Group insurance plan and RRSP with employer participation
Minimum 3 weeks vacation plus 5 days personal leave annually

About the role

Company Description

With 40 years of expertise, LGI Healthcare Solutions develops technological software for the healthcare network. We specialize in providing solutions for clinical, financial and material management, performance and analysis, and workforce management, which includes payroll management. Innovation is at the heart of our activities and we partner with our customers to solve crucial issues and ensure the well-being of patients and all members of the health sector. Today, our solutions support 320,000 healthcare professionals and over 6 million patients.

At LGI Healthcare Solutions, we value diversity and equal access to employment for all. Should you require specific assistance during the recruitment and integration process, don’t hesitate to let us know. It will be our pleasure to accommodate you while respecting the confidentiality of your personal information.

Job Description

In a context of growth and increasing maturity in its contract governance, LGI Healthcare Solutions is creating a new strategic position ofAdvisor, Legal Services

The role is set within a highly technological environment and aims to support operational teams in managing supplier contracts, primarily in IT. The incumbent acts as a specialized legal advisor, internal business partner, and organizational reference, working closely with IT, Finance, and Procurement teams.

Their role is to structure, oversee, and evolve LGI’s contract governance, while promoting the autonomy of operational teams and proactive risk management.

Types of Contracts Covered

  • IT contracts: software, licenses, SaaS, cloud computing, hosting, data centers, technology procurement
  • Professional services and consulting agreements
  • Support, maintenance, and managed services contracts
  • Master agreements and corporate contracts

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Governance

  • Be responsible for the supplier contract process: structuring, implementation, and continuous improvement, with a strong IT focus
  • Support contract owners in fulfilling their responsibilities by acting as an advisor and providing guidance
  • Define frameworks that promote team autonomy while ensuring secure and compliant contractual practices
  • Standardize and maintain contract templates, standard clauses, tools, and reference guides
  • Ensure consistency in contract governance and risk management across the organization
  • Coordinate annual contract audits with the Finance team

2. Business Partner – Supplier Contract Review

  • Ensure mandatory legal review of contracts in accordance with the applicable contract procedure
  • Provide support, as needed, to contract owners for other contracts
  • Contribute to identifying, analyzing, and mitigating contractual risks, particularly in technological contexts and for critical contracts and suppliers

3. Tools and Training

  • Implement and evolve contract management tools (contract database, playbooks, guidelines, AI tools, etc.)
  • Deliver annual training to contract owners to strengthen internal expertise and team autonomy

4. Cross-Functional Legal Support

  • Provide support on other legal matters as needed (commercial contracts, compliance, governance)

  • Participate in legal monitoring, particularly in IT law and technology contracts

Qualifications

Desired Profile

Education and Professional Status:

  • Lawyer, member of the Quebec Bar or another Canadian bar (asset)
  • Alternatively, a university degree in law
  • Additional training in administration, procurement, or information technology (asset)

Professional Experience

  • Must have at least 5 years of relevant experience, primarily in-house (experience in private practice would be an asset)
  • Strong experience in:
    • IT contracts (software, licenses, SaaS, cloud, managed services, hosting, etc.)
    • Supplier and procurement contracts
  • Solid experience in negotiation, analysis, and contract risk management

Key Skills

  • Ability to act as a true business partner to operational teams
  • Excellent understanding of legal, financial, and operational issues related to IT contracts and professional services
  • Strong rigor and sense of responsibility in applying and evolving contract governance
  • Excellent analytical, synthesis, and practical judgment skills
  • Autonomy, solution-oriented mindset, and ability to manage multiple files simultaneously
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and ability to simplify legal concepts
  • Bilingualism in French and English required, both spoken and written

Additional Assets

  • Experience working closely with IT, Finance, or Procurement teams

  • Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, contract registers, or negotiation playbooks

  • Interest in continuous improvement and the use of technology, including AI, to support contract practices

Additional Information

Here are the many benefits to ensure your personal and professional well-being as well as financial health:

  • Remote, in-office, or hybrid work, with the option of flexible hours to promote balance and performance
  • Group insurance plan and group RRSP with employer participation in effect from day one
  • Minimum of 3 weeks vacation + 5 days personal leave per year
  • Access to a telemedicine service and a complete assistance program for all employees and their family
  • Access to a leading e-learning platform and hours allocated for training and professional development
  • More than 40 years of expertise in the health IT field opens the door to many career opportunities
  • Projects integrating Agile methodology
  • Employee discount program
  • An organizational culture rooted in the values of courage, determination, excellence, and collaboration around which we come together to develop technology solutions for the healthcare field.

If you are interested in this position, we would be very happy to tell you more about the role, the team, and life at LGI Healthcare Solutions.

Apply now!

About LGI healtcare solutions

IT Services and IT Consulting
201-500

LGI Healthcare Solutions is the leader in the development and implementation of IT ecosystems in healthcare. With nearly 40 years of experience in the industry, we continue to innovate and develop technology solutions that enable its customers patient care optimization.

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