Associate| Health Care |amp| Life Sciences

We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience. We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at www.blg.com. The Calgary office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), Canada’s leading, innovative and client-focused law firm, is seeking an: Associate, Health Care & Life Sciences. Through our distinctive client-focused approach, you will grow your career working with leading professionals as part of a creative, multi-disciplinary team. This is an ideal position for a lawyer committed to exceeding clients’ goals and changing the future. Top professionals who want to innovate and collaborate should apply. Right from the start you will have the strength of our people and the BLG brand behind you. The work at BLG is high profile and dynamic. BLG is the undisputed leader in Canada’s health industry. We are the only firm serving health care institutions to achieve a Band 1 rating in Chambers Canada for Health Care. Our 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. We have a comprehensive understanding of the ever-evolving legal landscape that is regulated by a myriad of federal and provincial health-related statutes. Our strategic approach to legal services enables us to effectively assist our clients in pursing innovation and opportunities in the health industry, including health suppliers, health providers, life sciences, and senior living and housing. This is an opportunity to grow BLG Calgary’s 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. Our multidisciplinary team of over 100 specialists is Canada’s undisputed leader in health care law. We provide innovative and effective legal services through our integrated, sector-wide approach. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 4 years of experience practicing in general civil litigation, an interest and experience in health care litigation is an asset. This experience may have been gained from a major law firm or corporate legal department. How to Apply If you have an interest in this position or know of someone who may be suitable, please forward a cover letter, resume, and transcripts to Kimberley Ho, National Director, Professional Recruiting and Student Programs at kho@blg.com or at blg.com. Everyone at BLG is required to carry out the duties of their role while upholding the important principles of our respectful workplace policies, and treating everyone with respect, regardless of position. At BLG, valuing diversity and inclusion is key to a respectful workplace. *Please note that relatives of current BLG employees and partners are not eligible for consideration. BLG is committed to building and fostering a workplace that is reflective of our communities, where all firm members feel included, valued, and heard. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates but acknowledge the systemic and structural barriers that have, historically, marginalized and barred certain groups from accessing employment opportunities. As part of our commitment to removing barriers to employment, we strongly encourage applications from members of these historically marginalized groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities and women. Accommodations are available, upon request, in all aspects of the recruitment process. We are BLG: Canada's Law Firm. We pride ourselves on having outstanding, talented people and delivering an exceptional client experience. We are a future-minded firm, delivering high-value advice and known for our commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Our culture is one of curiosity, firm-wide collaboration, mutual respect, dedication and continuous improvement. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how you can contribute to our team. For more information, visit us here.

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