Legal Counsel

The Opportunity

TheLegalBranchislookingtohirealawyerfora one year term position(withpossibilityofextension)to support the FCAAon 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 onissuesarisingfromanyofthe program areas administered by FCAA;

Adviseonandassistwithinvestigationsofpossiblebreachesoflegislationorotherregulatory issues;

Asneeded,providelegaladviceandsupporttohearingpanelsinrespectofmattersunder adjudication;

Adviseoninterpretationoflegislationadministeredbythedifferentdivisionsand,aspartofa team, develop proposals for new or amending legislation; and

Deliversound,creativeandpracticallegaladvice,demonstratingsolidknowledgeandapplication 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

• AuniversitydegreeinlawandmembershiporqualificationformembershipintheLawSociety of Saskatchewan.
• Knowledgeandexperienceinoneormoreofthefollowingareas:administrativelaw,civil litigation, contract law, policy development, legislative drafting, statutory interpretation, regulatory law, insurance, and corporate law.
• 2+yearsofrelevantexperienceinalawfirm,asin-housecounsel,orinagovernmentdepartment or institution.
• Experienceinconductingcivillitigation,regulatoryproceedings,criminalprosecutionsor providing legal advisory services.
• Excellentresearchandanalyticalskills,includingtheabilitytopracticallyapplylegalconceptsto factual situations using judgment and discretion.
• Abilitytoleverageyourlegalknowledgeandsolidanalyticalskillstoexcelacrossadiverserange of assignments.
• Creativethinker,strongattentiontodetail,andeagertolearn.
• Excellentinterpersonalskillsalongwithstrongverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.
• Demonstratedabilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationships.
• 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.

TheFCAAoffers

• Competitive compensation.The salary range for this position is $8,523.50 - $16,861.96 monthly, dependingonexperience.Thispositioniseligibleforannualperformance-basedsalaryincreases.
• Comprehensivehealthbenefitsincludinglifeinsurance,medical,dental,extendedhealthplan, and long-term disability;
• Employersponsoredpensionplan;

Leaderswhosupportyourdevelopmentthroughcoachingandmentoring

• Professionaldevelopmentopportunities;
• Opportunitytodochallengingwork;
• Positiveworkplace,upbeatcorporateculture;
• Excellentwork-lifebalance,includingthepotentialtoworkremotely.