Anticipatory Counsel

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Counsel to join our Legal Services team. As a Counsel, you will play a critical role in providing legal services to the CNSC in areas of law such as nuclear regulation, compliance and enforcement, tribunal decision-making, indigenous reconciliation, technology, labour relations, accessibility, and information and privacy law.

• Conducting legal research and drafting legal opinions or memoranda
• Providing legal advice on complex legal issues
• Identifying and analyzing legal risks and proposing practical risk mitigation strategies
• Communicating legal advice and legal risk effectively, both orally and in writing
• Working effectively under pressure with changing priorities within tight time constraints

• Law degree from a recognized university (LLB, JD, LLL, BCL)
• Member in good standing in the bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or the Order of notaries of Quebec
• English essential, Bilingual imperative with proficiency at BBB level

• 5-10 years of combined relevant legal practice
• Experience working within an administrative tribunal or regulatory setting
• Litigation experience or experience in the preparation of court documents, affidavits, process, etc.
• Experience working in an organization with a science-based or technical mandate

• Competitive salary and benefit package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• The chance to work on a variety of files and projects

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.