PEA Legal Counsel 2

BC Public Service situated in Victoria, BC is currently looking for applications for the role of PEA Legal Counsel 2 who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available position is for a regular or full time job.

Employer Name: BC Public Service
Position: PEA Legal Counsel 2
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $162,136.65 – $210,269.74 annually
Employment type: Regular, Full-time
Location: Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

• The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the administration of public affairs is in accordance with the law.
• The candidate will be responsible for advising on the legislative Acts and proceedings of the Legislature.
• The candidate will be responsible for advising the heads of Ministries of the government on all matters of law connected with the Ministries.
• The candidate will be responsible for undertaking the conduct of all litigation for or against the Crown.
• The candidate will be responsible for drafting and settling agreements and documents to be executed by the Crown.
• The candidate will deliver professional legal advice to the government in the areas assigned to the lawyer.
• The candidate will assist the government as a general legal advisor in developing its policy, programs, and legislation in the field assigned to the lawyer.
• The candidate will maintain an active and informed presence in the related areas of law affecting government.
• The candidate will achieve and maintain high professional standards.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be eligible for membership in the Law Society of British Columbia.
• The candidate’s level will depend on years of call, with six to 11 years of call required for PEA Legal Counsel 2.
• The candidate must have current civil litigation experience, including the conduct of actions, petitions, and applications.
• Current civil litigation experience refers to experience typically gained by a lawyer who has worked primarily as litigation counsel for the four years preceding the application and has actively contributed to litigation matters or participated as part of a litigation team.
• Preference may be given to applicants with current experience in Canadian law relating to Aboriginal rights and title issues.
• Preference may be given to applicants with current experience in Canadian constitutional and/or administrative law.
• Preference may be given to applicants with experience conducting and managing complex civil litigation as litigation counsel, with significant contributions as part of a litigation team.
• The candidate must be located in British Columbia at the time of employment.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate must undergo a Criminal Record Check (CRC).

Work conditions

• The candidate must be willing to travel when required for work purposes.
• The candidate will have the opportunity to join a team that offers an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.
• The employer will provide reasonable accommodations across all stages of the hiring process, including during assessment and selection.
• The candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, diverse work environment, healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits through BC Public Service.

#J-18808-Ljbffr