Associate General Counsel

T-Net British Columbia; Richmond; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in Canada is seeking an Associate General Counsel to lead a skilled legal team and provide strategic advice on business law and governance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and a collaborative approach while working with senior leadership to drive organizational goals. This role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth with a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

4 weeks of vacation

Extensive health care and dental benefits

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience practicing law, including management experience.
• Current practicing member of the Law Society of British Columbia.
• Experience as in-house counsel in the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a large legal team.
• Provide strategic legal advice to support decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with senior leadership.
• Navigate legal matters related to the Workers Compensation Act.

Skills

Business law expertise

Collaborative approach

Leadership skills

Judgment

Understanding of statutory frameworks

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Job description

Overview

WorkSafeBC is currently seeking a collaborative and strategic legal leader to join our organization as Associate General Counsel. This opportunity arises due to an internal promotion which reflects on our commitment to career development and leadership growth.

Reporting to the Head of Law and Policy and General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel will lead a talented legal team of approximately 35 professionals and oversee a wide-ranging portfolio of legal services. This is a key leadership role that supports our operations by providing high-level legal advice in areas such as business law, statutory interpretation, and governance to senior leaders across the organization.

We're seeking a strategic legal leader with strong business law expertise and experience managing legal teams in complex environments. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, a collaborative approach, and the ability to align legal services with organizational priorities. Experience within the public sector, or with statutory frameworks such as the Workers Compensation Act, is an asset. We're looking for someone who can build trust with senior leadership, mentor and develop a high-performing team, and contribute to a legal function that is responsive, solutions-focused, and grounded in public service values.

How you\'ll make a difference: You\'ll ensure WorkSafeBC is serving stakeholders across B.C. effectively.

Where you\'ll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you will work primarily from our Richmond Office with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.

What you\'ll do

• Provide strategic, business-focused legal advice to support decision-making across a complex organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a large and diverse legal team, fostering both legal expertise and business acumen.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with senior leadership, earning credibility as a key advisor.
• Navigate and provide guidance on legal matters related to the administration of the Workers Compensation Act.
• Apply sound judgment and a solutions-oriented mindset to complex legal and organizational challenges.
• Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders to support organizational goals and compliance.
• Bring an understanding of the broader public sector and its legal, policy, and governance environment.
• Champion a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement within the legal team and beyond.

Is this a good fit for you?

We\'re looking for a solicitor with experience in one or more of procurement law, commercial services contracts, workplace services contracts, privacy law, administrative law, ethics, corporate governance and statutory interpretation who can:

• Deliver practical, business-focused legal advice in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing legal team, supporting professional development and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Build trust and credibility with senior leadership and stakeholders across the organization.
• Demonstrate excellent judgment and navigate complex legal and governance issues with confidence and integrity.
• Apply a deep understanding of statutory frameworks such as the Workers Compensation Act and public sector governance.
• Think strategically while managing day-to-day legal operations effectively and efficiently.
• Work across disciplines and departments to drive alignment between legal services and organizational priorities.
• Engage respectfully and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including those from diverse backgrounds and sectors.
• Consistently model the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

Your background and experience

• Juris Doctor Degree or a bachelor\'s degree in law, a current practicing member of the Law Society of British Columbia.
• Fifteen years\' experience practicing law in one or more areas related to the position and previous management experience.
• Experience as an in-house counsel in the public sector is an asset.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Consent to a criminal record check.
• Confirm you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We\'re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What\'s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It\'s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

As a member of our team, you\'ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire.
• 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service.
• Extensive health care and dental benefits.
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.

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