Director & Senior Counsel (Employment, Privacy & Corporate)

About Us:

With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia’s public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.

Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai.

BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture. To learn more about our culture and values, visit our page.

POSTING CLOSE DATE: May 14, 2026

This is a rare opportunity to serve as a trusted legal advisor on employment and privacy matters with global scope, at a nationally recognized institutional investor headquartered in Victoria, BC.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate, this Director & Senior Counsel positionis responsible forproviding expert legal advice and support on employment law and privacy matters across BCI. The Director & Senior Counsel works closely with Human Resources, Compliance, Communications, and other internal business partners to deliver proactive, practical guidance on a broad range of employment, privacy,governanceand other corporate commercial matters.

Note on Candidate Consideration:While the primary focus of this search is at the Director & Senior Counsel level, candidates whose background and experience align more closely with a Counsel level will also be considered. The successful candidate’s title and accountabilities will bedeterminedbased on the depth and breadth of their experience.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Legal Affairs Department provides comprehensive legal, compliance, and governance support across the organization. The department works toprovidetailored risk-based advice, ensuring compliance with regulations and upholding high ethical standards. The team gives proactive, practical, and solution-oriented guidance to help their business partners make informed decisions, fostering innovation and driving success. By focusing on strategicobjectives, the Legal Affairs Department supports BCI’s ambitions andmaintainsits reputation as a trusted business partner, collaboratively delivering legal solutions that advances BCI’s strategy while safeguarding the interests of BCI and our clients.

WHAT YOU BRING

Must have

• A Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.)

• Called or qualified to be called to the bar of British Columbia

• 5+ (8+ preferred) years’ experience at a Canadian law firm, in-house legal team, or equivalent setting with strong focus on employer-side employment law

Preferred

• Expertisein British Columbia employment law, including the Employment Standards Act (British Columbia), BC Human Rights Code, and related legislation

• Experience advising on privacy laws, in particular the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (British Columbia) and GDPR

• Experience developing or reviewing employment policies, employment agreements, and related governance documents

• Familiarity with occupational health and safety legislation and workplace investigation best practices

• Familiarity with employee workplace accommodations under the Human Rights Code (BC)

• Familiarity with privacy compliance programs, including privacy impact assessments (PIAs)

• Exposure to global mobility matters, including cross-border employment and secondment arrangements and related immigration considerations is an asset

• Exposure to employment laws in New York, USA,Indiaand/or UK is an asset

• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements

• Experience working with or within statutory or government agency entities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience advising non-legal business partners on sensitive matters

• Strong judgment and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serves as the primary internal advisor on employment law matters, including hiring practices, workplace governance documents, and global mobility matters

• Advises on privacy law compliance, including obligations under applicable privacy legislation, with particular attention to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (British Columbia) and GDPR, and supports the organization’s privacy program including privacy impact assessments

• Reviews, drafts and advises on BCI’s governance documents and practices toidentifyemployment and privacy law risk, recommending updates asrequired

• Monitors developments in employment and privacy law, proactivelyadvisesthe business on legislative changes and emerging risks and works with the business to appropriately manage or mitigate those risks

• Supports workplace investigations, providing guidance on process, scope, and findings in collaboration with Human Resources

• Provides guidance on workplace accommodations

• Drafts, reviews and negotiates commercial agreements, including agreements for HR operational activities and recruitment support

• Providestimelyand practical legal advice to internal business partners on contractual, regulatory, governance, and day-to-day operational legal matters across employment and privacy subject areas

• Supports other areas of the business as may berequired

• Anticipates and foresees legal and business risks specific to own area of expertise and advises proactively

• Builds relationships and communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders

• Effectively manages external counsel, including providing instructions, reviewingadviceand integrating that advice with BCI’s requirements

• Resolves complex issues within areas of expertise and experience

• Approaches work with an understanding of how it relates to the long-termobjectivesand strategies of the Legal Affairs department and BCI

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

There is a strong preference for the role to be based at our Head Office in Victoria, BC. We will consider Vancouver, BC for the right candidate, with the expectation of frequent travel to Victoria.We are an in-person collaborative organization with the flexibility to work remotely 1-day a week.

SALARY RANGE

The annualized base salary range for this Victoria-based role is CAD $152,000 to $182,000 atthe Counsel level, and CAD $180,000 to $220,000 atthe Director & Senior Counsel Level.

BCI offers a competitive total rewards package, including a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and paid time off. We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we operate and with consideration for internal equity and job structure. The base salary will consider factors such as the individual's skill set, experience, and internal equity. We aim for actual pay to be around the market median for expected performance and the upper quartile for excellent performance. Actual salaries may vary based on experience and expertise.

Next Steps:

To apply online, please submit your resume promptly. Applications will be actively reviewed, and those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you do not have authorization, or if your work permit has restrictions or is due to expire within 12 months, please inform our recruitment team if shortlisted.

At BCI, we value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive. We are performance and client-focused, valuing integrity, and we want to know you if you share these values. We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage everyone to apply. If you require accommodations for the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please contact us at .

To learn more about working with BCI, including our comprehensive benefits packages, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the recruitment process visit our .

BCI does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruitment agencies, executive search firms, or staffing suppliers unless they have an existing contractual agreement with our organization. Our approved vendor relationships are established for particular recruitment requirements and do not extend to general job postings on our website or other platforms. Any candidate information or resumes submitted by suppliers not approved by BCI will be deemed unsolicited and will not be reviewed or considered. BCI will not be liable for any fees, commissions, or charges related to unsolicited candidate submissions or recruitment services.