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Legal Counsel 1/2/3

Job IDEA-BE-18-96-A2-DF
CompanyMinistry Of Attorney General
LocationVictoria
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2021-09-09
Posted Until2021-09-29
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryLaw
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Description
Ministry of Attorney General: Victoria

Legal Counsel 1/2/3
Legal Counsel Level 1: $ 92,531.96 - $119,850.85 annually
Legal Counsel Level 2: $127,821.13 - $165,767.24 annually
Legal Counsel Level 3: $170,694.72 - $196,017.52 annually

An exciting opportunity to practice public sector finance law in the Central Services Group

The Central Services (CS) Group within Legal Services Branch (LSB) of the Ministry of Attorney General is seeking to fill one full-time permanent Legal Counsel 1/2/3 position, providing legal advice and services to certain areas within the Ministry of Finance and in support of LSB colleagues on government finance matters.

Government finance legislation, transactions and core government policy are relevant to all areas of legal practice within the Province and have a significant impact on government operations. The successful applicant will engage in dynamic and varied opportunities to provide legal advice and support our clients.

This position will primarily provide advice to the Treasury Board staff, the Provincial Treasury, the Risk Management Branch, the Office of the Comptroller General, the Financial and Corporate Sector Policy Branch, the Crown Agencies Secretariat, the Public Service Agency, as well as the Public Sector Employers' Council Secretariat (in relation to non-labour relations matters) and other areas of the Ministry of Finance not assigned to other groups within LSB. Finance lawyers in the CS Group also work closely with LSB lawyers in most areas of government practice.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor Amanda by email: IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or by phone: 778-698-1336.

Qualifications for this role include:

• Must be a member of the Law Society of British Columbia in good standing OR immediately eligible for call to the Bar.
• Legal Counsel Level 1: 1 to 6 years of call
• Legal Counsel Level 2: 7 to 11 years of call
• Legal Counsel Level 3: 12 or more years of call
• Experience as a solicitor.
LanguagesEnglish
How To ApplyFor more information and to apply online by September 29, 2021, please click Apply Now!