Lawyer (Casual Roster)

2 months ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada The Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and experienced lawyer to join our team on a casual basis. As a member of our Legal Services Division, you will provide legal advice and representation to the provincial government on a wide range of matters.

Primary Accountabilities
  • Provide legal advice to Ministers, Deputy/Associate Deputy Ministers, Executive Directors, and other senior government leaders on matters involving law, negotiation, strategy, and public policy;
  • Draft and interpret statutes and regulations;
  • Draft and interpret contracts;
  • Assist with submissions to Cabinet;
  • Present information about government and law to the public generally or as part of a consultation process for public policy development; and
  • Serve on project teams with senior and intermediate staff of client departments.
Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A practicing membership in the Nova Scotia Barristers Society (or eligible for practicing membership), in good standing;

The following are assets, but not required:

  • Experience advising government departments, Crown corporations, agencies, boards, and commissions and other public sector entities;
  • Experience with civil litigation;
  • Experience with commercial transactions.

You will have excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills, and be able to communicate effectively and persuasively, orally and in writing. You will also have the ability to function with minimal supervision in a team environment.

Working Conditions

This is a casual opportunity, and you will be required to work on a short-term assignment basis. You will be expected to work independently and as part of a team, and to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Additional Information

This posting is a call for resumes to be considered for casual opportunities that arise within the Legal Services Division. Casual positions are filled from a roster of pre-screened candidates.

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