LG CNSL 2 - Legislative Counsel

Posting Title
LG CNSL 2 - Legislative Counsel

Position Classification
Legal Counsel Level 2

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range
$146,164.26 - $189,555.72 annually

Close Date
1/24/2025

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Attorney General

Ministry Branch / Division
Legal Services Branch/Office of Legislative Counsel

Job Summary

The Team
The Office of the Legislative Counsel is part of the Legal Services Branch of the Ministry of Attorney General. The task of the Office is to assist government in meeting its legislative objectives and, since most major policy goals require legislation, the task can be a daunting one. Lawyers with the Office draft both government Bills and executive legislation and advise government on the legislative process and the interpretation of legislation.

The Role
This Legislative Counsel position's focus is on securities drafting.As a Legislative Counsel, you deal with legal and legislative matters of significant financial, social and political importance to the Province of British Columbia.

The successful applicant will assist Cabinet and the Minister of Finance with the tasks of transforming policy objectives into clearly expressed statements of law, specifically in the area of regulating the financial markets. In doing so, you assist in refining those policy objectives by providing advice that is both creative and practical, conceptually coherent and legally sound. You understand the principles underlying the rule of law, democracy and the Canadian Constitution. You nurture effective working relationships with government officials, with the BC Securities Commission and other Canadian Securities Regulators, knowing that teamwork and a collegial environment help produce results. While your practice is highly specialized and demanding, your adaptability, your integrity and high professional standards and your excellent, careful communication skills, both written and verbal, allow you to manage challenging files and competing priorities with tact and discretion.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Must be a member of the Law Society of British Columbia in good standing.
• A minimum of 6 years of call.
• A minimum of 2 years drafting legal instruments.

Preferences:

• Experience drafting securities.
• Experience drafting legislation or advising on legislative projects.

IMPORTANT: Where there is a difference between the qualifications reflected in the posting and the Job Profile, those stated on the job posting will be used for screening purposes.

For questions regarding this position, please contact kevin.kohan@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Legislative Counsel, level 2, focus is on drafting securities.
One (1) permanent position available.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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.

In addition to applying through the BC Public Service Recruitment System, you must email a copy of your cover letter and resume in a single PDF to Brittany.Janz@gov.bc.ca .Your application will not be considered if your email is not received before the competition closes.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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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Job Category
Administrative Services, Court and Judicial Services