Legal Counsel

The Opportunity:

The Legal Branch is looking to hire a lawyer for a one year term position (with possibility of extension) to support the FCAA on a wide range of legal matters arising from its operations. Reporting to the General Counsel, your practice will extend to all subject areas that touch upon the organization’s operations, including in the areas of administrative law, civil litigation, contract law, pensions, policy development, legislative drafting, regulatory law, insurance, statutory interpretation and corporate law.

In this position, you will have ample opportunity to work on novel and emerging legal and policy issues that will greatly enhance your value as a legal professional.

• Conduct diligent legal research and prepare legal opinions/memoranda on issues arising from any of the program areas administered by FCAA;

• Advise on and assist with investigations of possible breaches of legislation or other regulatory issues;

• As needed, provide legal advice and support to hearing panels in respect of matters under adjudication;

• Advise on interpretation of legislation administered by the different divisions and, as part of a team, develop proposals for new or amending legislation; and

• Deliver sound, creative and practical legal advice, demonstrating solid knowledge and application of legal principles to factual scenarios.

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• A university degree in law and membership or qualification for membership in the Law Society of Saskatchewan.

• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: administrative law, civil litigation, contract law, policy development, legislative drafting, statutory interpretation, regulatory law, insurance, and corporate law.

• 2+ years of relevant experience in a law firm, as in-house counsel, or in a government department or institution.

• Experience in conducting civil litigation, regulatory proceedings, criminal prosecutions or providing legal advisory services.

• Excellent research and analytical skills, including the ability to practically apply legal concepts to factual situations using judgment and discretion.

• Ability to leverage your legal knowledge and solid analytical skills to excel across a diverse range of assignments.

• Creative thinker, strong attention to detail, and eager to learn.

• Excellent interpersonal skills along with strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we still encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level D)
• Critical Thinking (Level D)
• Digital Skills (Level C)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

The FCAA offers:

• Competitive compensation. The salary range for this position is $8,523.50 - $16,861.96 monthly, depending on experience. This position is eligible for annual performance-based salary increases.

• Comprehensive health benefits including life insurance, medical, dental, extended health plan, and long-term disability;

• Employer sponsored pension plan;

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and mentoring

• Professional development opportunities;

• Opportunity to do challenging work;

• Positive workplace, upbeat corporate culture;

• Excellent work-life balance, including the potential to work remotely.