Policy and Communications Advisor

CLIA - Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Policy and Communications Advisor who will play a crucial role in shaping policy recommendations and providing expert analysis. This position involves conducting in-depth research, drafting policy briefs, and collaborating with various stakeholders to address key issues impacting the legal profession. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree, extensive experience in policy development, and exceptional communication skills. Join a dynamic team that values your insights and contributions while enjoying a hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in legal research, policy development, or regulatory matters.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert policy advice to senior management and the Board.
• Conduct research and analysis of legal and policy issues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Policy Analysis

Research Skills

Excellent Writing

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Teamwork Skills

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Research

Job description

Position:

As a Policy and Communications Advisor, you will be responsible for providing policy analysis and recommendations on a variety of issues to senior management and a Board of Directors. In this role, you will conduct policy research, analysis, and develop recommendations on how to address specific policy issues. You will also be responsible for writing policy briefs, reports, and other documents. The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong background in policy analysis and research, as well as excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Provide senior administration, the CLIA Board, and Law Societies with expert policy advice, guidance and support on issues impacting CLIA and the Law Society and the regulation of the legal profession.
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of policy issues and developments and update key stakeholders.
• Conduct research and in-depth analysis of legal and policy issues.
• Collaborate with Law Society subscribers on policy development.
• Recommend and develop policy options for the senior administration, the Board, Committees, Law Societies.
• Prepare policy memos and other relevant materials for Board, Committee, and internal working group meetings, and provide editorial and content advice with respect to meeting materials.
• Advise senior administration on legal issues and determine whether legal advice should be sought and frame the questions for legal advice.
• Interpret legislation and rules, and analyze and draft rules, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain productive and appropriate working relationships with CLIA Subscribers at all levels.
• Provide policy analysis on programs and proposals.
• Coordinate planning to advance projects through to the Committees and the Board and provide strategic advice.
• Identify issues that pose significant potential risk to Law Societies and identify trends that may impact Law Societies in the future.
• Regularly communicate with stakeholders regarding policy decisions and actions approved by the Board.
• Coordinate the review and publication of Board decisions, documents, policies, and guidelines.
• Provide continuity to the Board and Committees by providing historical information and interpretation of policies and practices.
• Act as a resource for the senior administration and Law Society staff regarding the Act and the Rules.
• Work collaboratively with volunteers, senior administration, and members of the legal profession.
• Develop/update Loss Prevention Strategy.
• Develop/maintain CLIA loss prevention resources and initiatives.
• Develop/update of Communications Strategy and schedule for the organization, including marketing campaign for CLIA products.
• Develop/maintain CLIA Awareness campaign, including maintenance of social media.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Law degree and call to the Bar, required.
• 7+ years of practice experience, with experience working in one or more of legal research, policy development, legislative and/or regulatory matters, or government regulations. Experience in strategic planning or project management is considered an asset.
• Superior analytical, writing and drafting, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid writing and grammar skills with the ability to independently draft reports, policy position memos and documents, including rules, guidelines and protocols.
• Experience with electronic research, and Microsoft Office is considered an asset.
• Strong ability to work effectively independently and strong teamwork skills, including the ability to participate in a cooperative, motivated, and supportive manner.
• Understanding of the expectations and procedures regarding administrative law proceedings, standards of disclosure and confidentiality.
• Detailed knowledge of the Legal Profession Act, Rules of the Law Societies that participate in the CLIA program, and Codes of Conduct in CLIA jurisdictions is considered an asset.
• A desire and capability for growth to meet additional requirements added to this position over time.

This is a permanent full-time position. Office arrangement is a hybrid with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Some travel is required.

The competition will be open until May 15th, 2025.

If you are interested in this position, you can send a cover letter and resume to Dave Jackson, CEO, Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association, #1530, 2002-Victoria Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 0R7, [e-mail] and [e-mail].