Legal Counsel

**Who is the VSA?**

The Motor Vehicle Sales Authority of BC (“VSA”) builds public confidence in the motor dealer industry in BC by engaging and educating industry and consumers, ensuring a safe and reliable motor vehicle buying experience.

As an independent, non-profit, regulatory agency that oversees the sales of personal-use new and used vehicles, the VSA:

- licenses motor vehicle dealerships, salespeople, broker agents, broker agent representatives, and wholesalers
- provides licensing courses and continuing education for VSA licensees
- offers consumer information and assistance
- provides assistance with dispute resolution
- investigates consumer complaints and claims
- undertakes compliance action

**Why join the VSA?**

The VSA is an organization where you can build your career. You will work with a dedicated and passionate team that strives to bridge the gaps between industry, the consumer, and the regulator, all while embracing a collaborative and innovative approach. Consider joining a strong team that is committed to protecting the public with access to employee programs, and activities that support a healthy work-life balance and fosters individuality and diversity.

**What the VSA Offers**

In addition to becoming part of an exceptional team, the VSA also offers:

- A competitive salary package, with a salary range of $127,000 - $175,000,
- Vacation, personal & sick days,
- Optional leave arrangements,
- Opportunities for flex time,
- Extended health care and dental benefits,
- Healthcare Spending Account (HSA),
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits,
- Access to our organization’s matching RRSP plan,
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost,
- Support for continuing education, and
- Opportunities to work in a flexible work environment.

**What is the Role?**

**Legal Counsel (Lawyer)** plays a leadership role in the delivery of the VSA’s purpose of building public confidence in the BC motor dealer industry by engaging and educating industry and consumers, ensuring a safe and reliable motor vehicle buying experience.

The Lawyer will provide ongoing general legal advice and services to the VSA. This role requires the individual to carry out their duties in an unbiased, professional, courteous, and timely manner while adhering to the principles of administrative fairness.

**What You'll Do**:
The key accountabilities and deliverables of the Lawyer include:

- Participate in developing strategic goals, initiatives, and the departmental budget,
- Coach, mentor, and performance manage the paralegal,
- Supervise and provide legal advice on complex investigations, ensuring the investigation is completed thoroughly, on time, is legally defensible and procedurally fair,
- Legally vet all proposed regulatory actions for legal correctness and that there is a reasonable prospect of success,
- Review all legal documents for legal accuracy, such as notices of hearings, undertakings, license conditions and warnings letters,
- Prepare and present the VSA case at Registrar hearings, and where requested, before the Motor Dealer Customer Compensation Fund Board, in a professional, objective, and unbiased manner,
- Provide legal advice to all departments, and the VSA in general,
- Support the Privacy Officer with access to records requests and other matters relating to privacy at the VSA,
- Develop, measure and report on metrics and KPIs that demonstrate performance against defined service levels and the overall effectiveness of operations,
- Represent the VSA and the Motor Dealer Customer Compensation Fund Board as legal counsel in court, such as on judicial reviews, and
- Other duties, as may be assigned by the President.

**Is this a Good Fit for You?**

As a member of the Executive Team, the Lawyer will carry out responsibilities with a high degree of independence, initiative, and discretion, demonstrating good judgment and prudence. This role includes active involvement in strategic and annual business planning, oversight of ongoing operations and review of organization performance. This role requires the individual to carry out their duties in an unbiased, professional, courteous, and timely manner while adhering to the principles of administrative fairness.
- Pass a criminal record check,
- Possess a BC Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent and be in good standing,
- Provide a current driver’s abstract acceptable to the VSA,
- Recognize that weekend work and travel within the province may be required, infrequently,
- Be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement and adhere to BC privacy legislation, and
- Maintain their designation as a licensed lawyer with the Law Society of BC in good standing.

**Your Experience and Educational Background**

**Required**:

- A law degree from a university recognized by the Law Society of BC
- A minimum of three years’ experience (within the last five years) providing legal advice and services involving administrative/regulatory law matte