Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is advancing its position as a global leader in clinical research through a strategic initiative focused on reducing study activation timelines and improving the experience for sponsors and investigators.

We are seeking a Legal Paraprofessional (Law Clerk or Paralegal) to join our Legal Services – Research team. This role is central to executing fast-track clinical trial agreements, helping accelerate study start-up while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

About the Role

You will be part of a team of four legal professionals supporting clinical research, reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel (Research).

Your primary focus will be fast-track clinical trials—agreements that rely on pre-approved templates or existing master agreements and meet defined criteria for streamlined execution. You will also support broader clinical trial work as capacity allows.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and process fast-track clinical trial agreements using standard templates and master agreements
• Coordinate efficient agreement execution with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Ensure agreements meet Sunnybrook fast-track criteria and quality standards
• Support Sunnybrook’s strategic initiative through template use, workflow improvements, and cycle time reduction, including liaising with Sunnybrook’s Centre for Clinical Trial Support
• Engage with industry sponsors and CROs to encourage use of master agreements
• Assist with non-fast-track clinical trial agreements as workload permits
• Maintain accurate records and track agreement status and metrics

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in law clerk, paralegal studies, or equivalent
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in clinical research contracting or legal document management
• Familiarity with clinical trial agreements or legal contracting processes is an asset

What You Bring

• Proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage a high volume of agreements efficiently
• Process-oriented mindset focused on speed and consistency
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Comfort working in a structured, template-driven environment

Why Join Sunnybrook

• Contribute directly to accelerating access to innovative clinical trials
• Be part of a high-impact institutional initiative
• Work with a collaborative, mission-driven team
• Develop specialized expertise in clinical trial contracting

Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a resume and cover letter through Sunnybrook’s careers portal.