Legal Counsel

Saskatchewan School Boards Association; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 109,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan School Boards Association seeks a permanent full-time Legal Counsel focused on labour and employment law. The role involves providing legal guidance, representing boards in legal matters, and requires an LLB/JD with significant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, and promotes work-life balance through a flexible work-from-home policy.

Benefits

Health benefits

Pension

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of legal practice experience.
• Practicing certificate with the Law Society of Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and analysis on policies and issues.
• Represent boards before courts and tribunals.
• Draft and review contracts and policy documents.

Skills

Legal research

Legal advice

Contract drafting

Legislation interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) is seeking a permanent full-time Legal Counsel with a labour and employment law focus. This position is responsible for providing legal advice and analysis to the membership on issues and policies, representing boards and administration before courts, administrative tribunals and boards; drafting and reviewing contracts and policy documents; conducting legal research; preparing legal opinions and memoranda of law; and advising on and interpreting various legislation and collective agreements. It also provides legal advice to the SSBA, as required. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Legal, Employee and Labour Relations.

Typically, the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through completion of a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) with a minimum of 5 years of practice in a law firm, government entity or a legal department. Successful applicants must hold a practicing certificate with the Law Society of Saskatchewan.

The SSBA offers a competitive salary with health benefits, pension, and professional development opportunities. The salary range is $109,822 to $175,860. The SSBA has a flexible work-from-home policy and encourages a work-life balance.

The SSBA is committed to workplace diversity and encourages a culture of teamwork and flexibility.

Interested individuals are invited to submit a resume and cover letter by email to the attention of Linnea Olson at [e-mail] by 12:00 midnight Friday, June 27, 2025. See our website (https://saskschoolboards.ca/) for more information about the SSBA.