Legal Counsel

1 week ago


St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Financial and Consumer Services Commission (FCNB) Full time

FCNB is a leader in integrated financial and consumer services regulation. FCNB's mandate is to protect consumers and enhance public confidence in the financial and consumer marketplace through the provision of regulatory and educational services. With offices in both Fredericton and Saint John, it is responsible for the administration and enforcement of provincial legislation regulating mortgage brokers, payday lenders, real estate, securities, insurance, pensions, credit unions, trust and loan companies, co-operatives, and a wide range of consumer legislation. FCNB is an independent Crown corporation funded by the regulatory fees and assessments paid by its regulated sectors.

We offer opportunities for dedicated professionals to play a vital role in carrying out our mandate.

Legal Counsel - Saint John office

We are seeking a self-motivated, goal oriented legal professional to fill a position in our Legal Services Divsion in the Saint John office.

Your focus

This position assists the Legal Services Division in providing legal services to the Commission and staff on a broad range of substantive operational, governance and corporate matters to minimize exposure and expense to the organization, while meeting business objectives. This position will be responsible to review and draft legal documents, issue legal opinions and conduct legal research.

Additionally, this position will assist with the provision of advice on regulatory policy matters by advising on and recommending policy initiatives and drafting the required documentation to implement policy.

What you bring:

  • A law degree and eligibility for membership in the Law Society of New Brunswick.
  • Between 2-3 years' experience in the private or public sector preferably with corporate commercial and contract drafting experience and/or experience in governance.
  • Experience in contract review and drafting.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Strong analytical and organization skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Additional Strengths:

  • Bilingualism is an asset.
  • Experience in policy development and research is an asset.

The Financial and Consumer Services Commission offers a competitive salary and benefit package as well as excellent opportunities for personal growth and challenge. If you are interested in being a key part of this team, please forward your résumé and covering letter.

Salary Range: $71,846 to $98,789 (annual compensation)

For more information about this position please visit our website at or call the Human Resources Officer at



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