Professional Regulation Officer (9-Month Term)

Law Society of BC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Law Society of BC is seeking a temporary, full-time Professional Regulation Officer for a 9-month term in Vancouver. The role supports the Chief Legal Officer and supervises the Professional Regulation team, contributing to national regulatory projects.

The position requires a paralegal program or related degree with at least 5 years of experience, strong legal research and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex files.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized paralegal program or equivalent.
• Advanced legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle and prioritize a high volume of work.
• Project management, policy development and legal experience are assets.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage processes for Administrative Penalty Process, Alternative Discipline Process, Rule 10-4 files and s.87 requests.
• Draft memos for the CLO and Professional Regulation, Staff Lawyer.
• Provide training and supervision to the Professional Regulation Coordinator.
• Coordinate the Discipline Committee process and prepare agendas, addendums and orientation materials.
• Prepare reports to Benchers and other groups, including the National Discipline Standards report.
• Support the CLO on special projects and events.

Skills

Advanced legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Education

Paralegal program

University degree related field

5 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Document management systems

Job description

The Law Society of BC is seeking a temporary, full-time Officer in our Professional Regulation for a 9-month term. The Professional Regulation Officer works with the Professional Regulation Department in general and with the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) on special projects, initiatives, and oversees the office of the CLO. Additionally, they provide support to Staff Lawyer, Professional Regulation and Staff Lawyer, Alternative Processes Program and work closely with others within the department and the Law Society as a whole. This position also supervises the Professional Regulation Coordinator and Professional Regulation Assistant.

The duties of the position include:

• Working on departmental, Law Society and national projects and initiatives.
• Managing the processes for the Administrative Penalty Process, Alternative Discipline Process, Rule 10-4 files, and responses for s.87 requests. This includes opening/closing files, tracking and keeping information up-to-date, and drafting/reviewing correspondence and letters.
• Preparing memos for the CLO and Professional Regulation, Staff Lawyer.
• Conducting original LSIS and file research and analysis of data for the CLO on a wide variety of projects related to the Professional Regulation Department, including gathering information and data from various sources including other regulatory bodies.
• Performing statistical analysis relevant to special projects and as assigned by the CLO.
• Drafting guidelines and process checklists.
• Preparing reports to Benchers and other groups, including producing the yearly National Discipline Standards report for the Federation of Law Societies of Canada.
• Responding to inquiries from the public and legal profession.
• Providing training, supervision and direction to the Professional Regulation Coordinator in the handling of judicial applications and KC nominations. Supervision includes approving timesheets, conducting performance reviews, and providing feedback.
• Coordinating the Discipline Committee process, including preparing agendas, addendums, agenda summaries and orientation materials, scheduling, setting up and administering meetings, and communicating with committee members.
• Providing support to the Discipline Committee chair regarding administrative penalty disputes & orders.
• Assisting in the preparation of presentations, including for Benchers or external stakeholders.
• Working with the CLO in planning significant events such as the Discipline Administrators Conference and Professional Regulation Management team retreats and meetings.
• Additional duties as the CLO may require.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized paralegal program or equivalent, or a university degree in a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience preferably in a legal or regulatory environment.
• Advanced legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and effectively prioritize a volume of work.
• Project management, policy development and legal experience are strong assets.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Previous supervisory experience and experience in Professional Regulation an asset.
• Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and document/knowledge management systems.

The terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Law Society of BC and the Professional Employees Association apply to this position.

The salary range for this position is $83,089.66 to $101,464.46.

The Law Society of BC is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to contribute to the future of our organization. In accordance with the Law Society of B.C.'s commitment to reconciliation, we seek to create a culturally safe space and to continue further improving relationships with Indigenous peoples.

The closing date for this competition is October 23, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Law Society of BC supports hybrid work schedules. This position is located at the Law Society of British Columbia office in the Yaletown area of Vancouver, BC.

845 Cambie Street

Vancouver, British Columbia

V6B 4Z9