We’re Hiring – Counsel | Competence & Membership

The Law Society of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Pension plan

Group benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Law Society of Manitoba's Competence and Membership Department seeks a lawyer to support regulatory processes, member services and key initiatives for admission, credentialling, and practice status in Manitoba.

You will manage membership applications, transfers and firm registrations, collaborate with external stakeholders and contribute to projects like CELP and CPLED while upholding public protection and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Manitoba or eligible for admission.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in the practice of law.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to interpret data and think critically.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with external stakeholders.
• Sound judgment with meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Processing membership applications and reports, including articling students’ petitions for Call to the Bar, as well as firm registrations (Law Corporations and LLPs).
• Managing lawyer mobility inquiries and applications, including Canadian Transfers, Interjurisdictional Practice Permits, and record verification of lawyers under the National Mobility Agreement.
• Supporting the successful co-ordination of Call to the Bar ceremonies.
• Implementing and monitoring remedial education, undertakings and/or practice conditions.
• Advancing key professional standards projects, supporting initiatives related to CELP and CPLED.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree / Bar eligibility

Job description

The Role

The Competence and Membership Department oversees the admission and credentialling process for those seeking to become lawyers in Manitoba, as well as practicing status and law firm registrations for current lawyers. We are expanding our team and seeking a lawyer to support core regulatory processes, member services and advance key departmental initiatives.

About The Law Society

The Law Society of Manitoba is the independent regulator of approximately 2,400 practicing lawyers that comprise the legal profession in Manitoba. The Law Society’s mandate is to protect the public interest by ensuring that legal services are delivered by a competent, honourable and independent legal profession.

Responsibilities

Working closely with department leadership, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Processing membership applications and reports, including articling students’ petitions for Call to the Bar, as well as firm registrations (Law Corporations and LLPs).
• Managing lawyer mobility inquiries and applications, including Canadian Transfers, Interjurisdictional Practice Permits, and record verification of lawyers under the National Mobility Agreement.
• Supporting the successful co-ordination of Call to the Bar ceremonies.
• Implementing and monitoring remedial education, undertakings and/or practice conditions.
• Advancing key professional standards projects, supporting initiatives related to CELP (Competencies for Entry into the Legal Profession) Working Group and CPLED.

Qualifications

Required:

• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Manitoba (or eligible for admission).
• A minimum of 5 years experience in the practice of law.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to interpret data and think critically
• Demonstrated experience building and fostering strong relationships with external stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.

Assets

• Interest in compliance and education
• Motivated by complex and challenging work
• Experience drafting and writing legal decisions
• Track record of leveraging technology to build operational efficiencies and streamline processes.

Why Join Us?

The Law Society of Manitoba offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, within a fun, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

To support our dedicated team of professionals, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary, pension, group benefits package, career development and training opportunities. We are committed to Trust and Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and foster a workplace that actively engages in this journey.

We recognize that diverse opinions, abilities, identities, cultures and languages in our profession and workplace are a critical foundation to an effective and equitable society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. The Law Society of Manitoba welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Disability accommodations are available upon request.

Closing date for applications is: November 20, 2026

The Law Society of Manitoba thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.