Lg Cnsl 3

Posting Title - LG CNSL 3 - Legal Counsel - Position Classification - Legal Counsel Level 3 - Union - N/A - Work Options - Location - Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary) - Salary Range - $195,190.49 - $224,147.27 annually - Close Date - 2/5/2025 - Job Type - Regular Full Time - Temporary End Date - Ministry/Organization - BC Public Service -> Attorney General - Ministry Branch / Division - Legal Services Branch / NATRIL Group, Indigenous Legal Relations, Barrister Unit - Job Summary **The Team** The Natural Resources, Transportation, and Indigenous Legal Group (NATRIL), Legal Services Branch, Ministry of Attorney General, is an established team of around 150 professionals. Within NATRIL, there is one unit dedicated to historical research, and four units dedicated to unique areas of law that involve both solicitor work, as well as civil litigation. The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the government of British Columbia and is charged with ensuring that the administration of public affairs is carried out in accordance with the law. The Ministry of Attorney General is structured to carry out this mandate under the direction of the Attorney General, and Legal Services Branch supports the Ministry in fulfilling this mandate by serving as legal advisor to government in civil law matters. Legal Services Branch provides legal advice to government and ensures that legal risks associated with government operations are reduced. Legal Services Branch’s clients include all Ministries of the government, Cabinet and certain public agencies. **The Role** **Build your Future Law Career Here** The Natural Resources, Transportation and Indigenous Legal Group, Indigenous Relation Relations, Barrister Unit, is recruiting up to three barristers - specifically including, Legal Counsel 3 (12 years of call or more) for regular, full time positions. Indigenous legal issues can affect almost all aspects of Crown conduct, and British Columbia is at the forefront of these issues in terms of Court decisions, policy development and the reconciliation of Aboriginal and Crown titles and jurisdiction. Aboriginal law in Canada has developed at a considerable pace since the enactment of the Constitution Act, 1982 and its inclusion of section 35, which constitutionally recognizes and affirms the existing Aboriginal and treaty rights of Indigenous peoples of Canada. For more than 20 years within Legal Services Branch, there has been a dedicated group of lawyers providing clients with trusted, thoughtful advice and representation in this highly specialized and critical legal area. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting and challenging area of law that continues to evolve rapidly. **Qualifications**: Education and Experience Requirements - Eligibility for Membership in the Law Society of British Columbia - Level dependent on years of call (12 years of call or more for Legal Counsel 3) Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following: - Applicants with current experience in Canadian law with respect to Aboriginal rights and title issues - Applicants with current experience in Canadian constitutional and/or administrative law - Applicants with experience in conducting and managing complex civil litigation **IMPORTANT**:Where there is a difference between the qualifications reflected in the posting and the Job Profile, those stated on the job posting will be used for screening purposes. **About this Position**: - We currently have up to three regular, full time positions. - An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies. - The successful applicant will be required to join the Professional Employees Association. Details about the terms and conditions of employment is available at Collective agreements - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca). Terms and conditions of any collective agreement that is negotiated between the PEA and the Province of British Columbia and pertaining to government legal counsel will be binding. - Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment. Counsel in the Indigenous Legal Relations, Barrister Unit must reside in the Primary work location - Victoria, BC. **Working for the BC Public Service**: The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace. Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits. In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more. Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken as taken as time off or salary on an annu