Crown Counsel

5 months ago

Winnipeg, Canada Manitoba Government Full time

Introduction

Legal Services Branch (LSB) is the Government of Manitoba’s full service in-house civil law office of about 60 lawyers. It provides a complete range of high quality legal services to all government departments, and to agencies, boards, commissions and corporations that do not have their own legal counsel.

LSB’s work enables the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Manitoba to fulfill the constitutional and statutory responsibility of Chief Legal Advisor to Government, and as the guardian of the public interest with respect to matters of civil law. This results in a varied work experience that is unique, challenging, and highly engaging.

LSB is currently seeking lawyers to join our team. Crown Counsel at LSB are members of the Manitoba Association of Crown Attorneys. Compensation is commensurate with experience as set out in the collective agreement. LSB offers a positive work environment and supports work arrangements to help employees balance career and family. Continuous learning, development and training are supported and encouraged.
Conditions of Employment: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Member (in good standing) or eligible for immediate membership with The Law Society of Manitoba Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search Satisfactory Child Abuse and Adult Abuse Registry Checks Satisfactory Enhanced Security Screening The ability and willingness to travel, as required Qualifications: ESSENTIAL: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D) degree  Experience practicing corporate commercial law in a common law jurisdiction  Experience leading / participating in negotiations  Ability to develop strategy, provide legal advice and make recommendations Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to recognize and assess legal implications and policy options  Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work in a high pressure and time sensitive environment to meet conflicting deadlines Superior written communication skills, including experience drafting agreements and legal opinions Strong verbal communication and presentation skills Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong and positive working relationships, including with co-workers, clients and external interests
DESIRED: Knowledge of or exposure to Aboriginal Law or Indigenous laws  Experience advising clients in the public sector Experience with construction law and financial transactions Duties: We are seeking advisory counsel to join our Corporate Commercial and Information Technology Section to:

• Participate in strategic discussions with clients
• Lead or participate in negotiations with third parties
• Draft agreements and other documents, and provide support in contract interpretation and administration
• Conduct legal research and analysis of legal problems
• Prepare legal opinions
• Provide legal advice and assistance on general corporate and commercial matters
• from time to time, participate in the review and development of legislation, and in providing education and training opportunities for clients and colleagues

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