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British Columbia Public Service CareersVictoria, Capital Regional District, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$195,190.48–CA$224,147.27 yearly
Job description

LG CNSL 3 - Legal Counsel - Closing date extended - (116900)

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Posting Title : LG CNSL 3 - Legal Counsel - Closing date extended

Position Classification : Legal Counsel Level 3

Union : CC

Work Options : Hybrid

Location : Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range : $195,190.49 - $224,147.27 annually

Close Date : 1 / 17 / 2025

Job Type : Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date :

Ministry / Organization : BC Public Service ->

Attorney General

Ministry Branch / Division : Legal Services Branch / Central Services Group

Job Summary

The Team

The Central Services Group within the Legal Services Branch (LSB) of the Ministry of Attorney General is recruiting one full-time permanent Legal Counsel Level 3 (twelve or more years of call) with trade law expertise. The Ministry of Attorney General, as represented by the Attorney General, is the legal advisor to the government of British Columbia. It must ensure the administration of public affairs is carried out in accordance with the law. Legal Services Branch (LSB) supports the Attorney General in fulfilling this mandate by serving as legal advisor to government in civil law matters.

The Role

The successful applicant will engage in dynamic and varied opportunities to provide trade related legal advice and support our clients that include all province of British Columbia ministries. Trade related legal advice includes :

  • Advice on trade implications of a variety of legislative and regulatory initiatives for provincial government ministries.
  • Advice on international free trade agreement negotiating texts and strategy.
  • Advice on trade implications of procurement initiatives for provincial government ministries.
  • Advice on labour mobility obligations of CFTA and NWPTA for a variety of provincial government ministries.
  • Assessing the consistency of measures from other trading partners with the same obligations.
  • Work with litigation counsel on trade disputes.
  • Advice on negotiations and protocols of amendment under the CFTA and NWPTA.
  • Advice to Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation on a variety of trade initiatives.
  • Work with litigation counsel on trade and investment disputes.
  • Manage retainers with trade law counsel external to LSB.

This position will provide the successful applicant with a unique opportunity to continue to maintain and build a strong foundation in government trade related matters.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Must be a member of the Law Society of British Columbia in good standing OR immediately eligible for call to the Law Society of British Columbia.
  • Solicitor experience corresponding to Legal Counsel Level 3 : twelve (12) or more years of call.
  • Experience rendering trade related legal advice.
  • Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following :

  • Experience rendering trade-related legal advice to the Canadian government.
  • Experience rendering trade-related legal advice to Canadian provincial governments.
  • Experience rendering trade-related legal advice to the province of British Columbia.
  • Experience providing legal advice to government or public sector entities in Canada.
  • Experience authoring or contributing to trade-related articles on relevant topics.
  • How to Apply :

    Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

    Cover Letter : NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

    Resume : YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

    Questionnaire : YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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