Corporate Legal Counsel

Status: Regular, Full-Time
Work Location: Hybrid, Vancouver B.C. (a minimum of 2 days in office)

Who we are

The British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (“BCCNM”) is the college empowered under the Health Professions Act to regulate the practice of all licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, registered midwives, registered nurses, and registered psychiatric nurses in British Columbia. Regulation helps to protect the public by ensuring that professional care or service received by the public is competent, ethical, and meets the standards that society views as acceptable.

As western Canada’s largest health profession regulator, we believe a diverse and inclusive team enriches our efforts to protect the public. We welcome applications from all who reflect of the communities we serve and especially encourage Indigenous Peoples and members of equity-seeking groups to apply. We believe diverse perspectives and experiences bring both innovation and better outcomes to the work we do and the decisions we make.

BCCNM’s commitment to Indigenous Specific Anti-Racism

BCCNM is committed to working with Indigenous Peoples and health system partners to support Indigenous-specific anti-racist practices in the health system. As the largest health regulator in Western Canada, BCCNM has the opportunity to influence the health professionals we regulate, as well as the broader health-care system, to break the cycle of racism, and improve health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. BCCNM has pledged to become culturally safe and anti-racist, and to support the health professionals we regulate to do the same.

What we offer you

We are delighted to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers. It is more than a badge of honor – it’s a reflection of our people and the purpose that drives us every day. At BCCNM, we’re creating a workplace where flexibility, equity, growth, and connection are not just values – they’re part of how we work. Whether it’s through hybrid work options, meaningful employee engagement, or our commitment to reconciliation, we’re building something that matters. This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to creating a workplace where people truly thrive.

We promise to provide you with rewarding work that challenges you. You will be part of a passionate team contributing to our important mandate of protecting the public. As a member of the team, you can expect to be working in a collaborative, team-based environment, and treated in a respectful and professional manner.

The expected starting base salary for this position is $135,311 – $149,885 annually, depending on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience. Once hired, you will progress through a wider salary range over time as you continue to develop job knowledge, skills and competencies for the role.

In addition to base salary, the college offers a generous vacation and extended benefits package. As an employee, you receive 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits. And we contribute to B.C.'s Municipal Pension Plan to help you secure your retirement income. Throughout your career with us, you will engage in a variety of learning and development. We will support your professional development and cover your professional membership costs. To support you in work and life, we provide an employee assistance program and fitness allowance perk. Working with us allows you to enjoy flexible hybrid work. This position is located in Vancouver, but you’ll be able to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Our office is closed for the 11 statutory holidays in B.C. as well as Easter Monday and Boxing Day.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO), the Corporate Legal Counsel (CLC) provides legal support to ensure the effective, efficient, and fair management of legal matters within the purview of the College, and in accordance with the Health Professions Act (HPA), Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA), the Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FOIPPA), the Privacy Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), College bylaws, and administrative law. The CLC also provides corporate and governance legal support to BC College of Nurses and Midwives’ (BCCNM) Board, Registrar/CEO, committees, and staff, as appropriate, on policies, and processes. The CLC also provides legal advice and guidance related to staff’s application and understanding of the HPA, HPOA, FOIPPA, and administrative law.

Your key responsibilities include:

1. Under the direction of Chief Legal Officer (CLO), provides legal research and support regarding College bylaws: identifies and documents legal issues within current bylaws; assesses, drafts, and recommends changes to College bylaws and internal policies and procedures; and supports the ongoing efficient and effective management of the College, and best practice and compliance with administrative law.
2. In consultation with CLO, and working with management across the organization, analyzes, develops, and evaluates a corporate wide approach to assessing and determining legal issues related to regulatory decision making; ensures approaches, policies and processes reflect a legally sound, defensible outcome, ensuring consistency in decision making and an appropriate level of regulatory oversight to ensure public protection.
3. In consultation with CLO, develops College and Board governance and corporate policy; ensures alignment with the Health Professional Act, Health Professions and Occupations Act, and College bylaws.
4. Under the direction of the CLO, provides legal advice and support to statutory decisions makers including the Registrar, Capacity Officer, Support Officer and Support Programs Administrator on statutory decisions.
5. Under the direction of the CLO, provides legal support to committees of the Board.
6. Supports contracting: manages contract templates; drafts non-standard contracts; provides legal oversight of contracts; responds to management and staff questions related to contracts, and ensures staff follow protocols related to contract development, implementation and record keeping.
7. Performs risk assessments, monitors legislative changes, and ensures that data sharing agreements and contracts are properly executed.
8. Assists the Operations team with updating insurance policies, responding to claims on the policies, and logging reporting on financial exposure to claims.
9. Drafts correspondence to applicants, registrants, complainants, and third-party organizations such as legal counsel, HPRB, and Employers, as required.
10. Provides legal support and information to staff, committee members, and as appropriate, registrants and the public.

Your education & skills

• Bachelor of Law Degree or Juris Doctor required. Must be a practicing member of the Law Society of B.C.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in a regulatory setting or a law firm working in the areas of administrative law and professional regulation is required.
• Experience advising statutory decision makers, and drafting decisions required.
• Experience advising on the implementation of administrative penalty programs, alternative resolution programs or support programs and applying statutory eligibility criteria related to those programs required.
• Experience drafting bylaws and policy frameworks to support statutory decision-makers required.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to use audience appropriate communication and language to present information and convey concepts that are confidential, complex, and sensitive in nature.
• Strong organizational skills, experience in managing a high volume of work, and the ability to handle diverse situations as they arise.
• Ability to work within several statutory frameworks and apply relevant legal principles to diverse issues.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing scope of authority and protecting confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with registrants, colleagues, external partners, and the public.
• Ability to manage an independent workload while contributing effectively to the team.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with current MS Office systems is required.
• Experience with MS CRM Dynamics and MS SharePoint an asset.
• Knowledge of the Health Professions Act, Health Professions and Occupations Act, FOIPPA legislation, PIPEDA and the Privacy Act is an asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian colonial impacts on Indigenous people in social and health contexts, including social, economic, political, and historical realities impacting Indigenous communities and knowledge of Indigenous-specific anti-racism and accompanying reports (e.g. The Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), the In Plain Sight Report (2020), and Reclaiming Power and Place’s Calls for Justice (2019)) is an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility as they apply to health care is an asset.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply online by 11:59pm on February 14, 2026 . This opportunity will remain posted until filled; however, priority consideration will be given to those who apply by the deadline. To apply and see a full list of our current opportunities or to learn more about working at the BC College of Nurses & Midwives, please visit our website at Careers at BCCNM.

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In the event of a Public Health Order being issued, the College is committed to full compliance with all directives and guidelines set forth by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and the community partners we work with, consistent with the duty of the College to serve and protect the public.