BAND 5 - General Counsel

Government of British Columbia; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a General Counsel to lead its Legal team and provide in-house legal counsel. This pivotal role involves conducting legal research, preparing opinions, and advising on interventions under the Human Rights Code. The successful candidate will contribute to the strategic direction of the organization, addressing issues of inequality and injustice in British Columbia. If you are passionate about human rights and possess strong legal expertise, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• In-house legal counsel providing advice on legal issues.
• Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions.

Responsibilities

• Lead BCOHRC's Legal team and provide strategic direction.
• Represent the Commissioner on various legal matters.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Analysis

Legal Advice

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar Admission

Job description

*** Please DO NOT apply for this position by submitting your profile on the BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications must be made via the directions below. ***

BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) exists to address the root causes of inequality, discrimination, and injustice in B.C. by shifting laws, policies, practices and cultures. We do this work through education, research, advocacy, inquiry, and monitoring.

A member of the senior leadership team, the General Counsel acts as in-house legal counsel, providing advice to and representing the Commissioner on a range of legal issues that arise in the course of BCOHRC’s work. This includes conducting legal research and analysis, preparing legal opinions, providing legal advice, particularly related to the Commissioner’s intervention and inquiry functions under sections 47.12(1)(j) and 47.15 of the Human Rights Code. In addition, the General Counsel leads BCOHRC’s Legal team and contributes to BCOHRC’s strategic direction.

HOW TO APPLY:
In order to apply on this competition, you must follow the application instructions on the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner's website at https://bchumanrights.ca/about-us/careers/

Posting Close Date: 9:00 a.m., May 12, 2025

Only applications submitted to https://bchumanrights.ca/about-us/careers/ will be accepted. Applications sent to the BC Government Hiring Centre website will not be considered.