Associate Legal Counsel

**Capital Regional District**
***Associate Legal Counsel**:
Leadership Opportunity

**Req ID: 1282**
**Business Unit: Corporate Services**
**Division: Legal and Risk Management**
**Rate of Pay: $138,212.76 - $162,603.13 yearly**
**Hours of Work**:70 hours bi-weekly
**Closing Date**:Open until filled, review of submissions will begin on March 14, 2025

**Position Purpose**

**Key Accountabilities/Position Outcomes**
**General**
- Manages, utilizes and works with external legal counsel and provides related advice when necessary;
- Provides written and verbal legal opinions to the Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Staff and related departments, Boards, and Board Committees/Commissions;
- Prepares and oversees preparation of legal documents, including land title documents and agreements for goods and services;
- Provides legal support for procurement (tenders, RFPs, and related);
- Prepares contracts and procurement materials and maintains templates;
- Oversees the administration of contracts and agreements including developing standards, protocols and training for staff.

**Bylaw and Policy Administration**
- Drafts, reviews and coordinates legal review of bylaws as required to ensure legislative and legal compliance;
- Provides advice to staff on regulatory enforcement of bylaws;
- Prepares and assists with development of policies and procedures;
- Assists with establishment and maintenance of all policies and procedures having legal implications, including agreement templates and associated guidelines and interpretation tools to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with all applicable legislation.

**Qualifications**
- Graduation from an approved law school with a JD or LLB
- A minimum of 3 years' directly related experience

**Certifications**
Law Society of BC membership in good standing
Valid BC Driver's Licence

**Role Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
- Knowledge and detailed legal background and understanding of the Local Government Act and the Community Charter
- Professional knowledge of matters pertaining to drafting, administration and enforcement of local government bylaws including applicable legislation
- Professional knowledge of matters pertaining to reviewing and administering contracts including applicable legislation
- Ability to interpret legislation and conduct research;
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and a facility for establishing and maintaining effective and harmonious working relationships with staff, elected officials and community representatives
- Demonstrated communication and presentations skills with the ability to explain complex technical and non-technical issues to others
- Demonstrated ability to deal with highly sensitive situations involving the exercise of utmost tact, diplomacy, judgement, and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in using a personal computer and a variety of software programs.
- High level of communication skills to present/explain complex or politically sensitive issues to the regional board, senior management, staff, associated agencies and the public;
- Ability to write and compose legal opinions, bylaws, reports, and other documents;
- Strong organizational skills, including for file management and work product development;
- Ability to understand how legal issues affect organizations;
- Ability to anticipate legal issues and risks;
- Experience presenting and training in the law or related concepts is an asset.

**Leadership Profile**
CRD Leaders are champions for creating an accountable, high performance, service oriented organization that makes a difference in our community. They pay attention to shifts and trends in an ever-changing and complex environment and think strategically to serve residents, businesses and local governments today while developing a sustainable organization for the future. The following is a leadership summary for this position.

**Professional/Individual Contributor Level 5 (P5)**
Leaders at this level generally are generally recognized as experts in their field, having developed depth and breadth of expertise in multiple related disciplines. They anticipate client needs and influence the development of innovative solutions, coordinating work outside their own area. These leaders participate in the development of business strategy, and create innovative solutions that are consistent with organizational objectives. They present highly complex ideas and influence others. They provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to others, and develop and manage plans to solve the most complex problems, creating solutions that are both innovative and that meet organizational objectives.

**Leadership Levels and Competencies**.
Leadership Competencies
Thinks Strategically
Sees the Big Picture
Is Accountable for Results
Understands the Politics
Focuses on Service
Builds Partnerships

**APPLICATIONS**

Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years