Legal and Governance Coordinator

Location: Vancouver, BC

Status: Full-time Permanent

Affiliation: Excluded - Professional

Salary range: $90,681 to $114,938

Competition #: E045-25

Application Deadline: November 28, 2025

VALUES STATEMENT:

Our commitment to the principles of fundamental justice embedded in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is ambitious and foundational. It informs everything we do, as we defend liberty, equality, autonomy, and dignity; as we dismantle colonization, racism, sexism, transphobia and homophobia, and all discrimination. These are our values, and they inform our hiring practices too. Our business is aiding people in severe legal distress and necessitates internal and external alignment of practicing these values. Integrating Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion throughout every aspect of Legal Aid BC is critical to building that culture, and we prioritize ongoing resources to achieve that goal.

The Opportunity

As Legal and Governance Coordinator, your primary function is supporting legal department and governance functions as well as providing research, drafting and related support functions. A central component of the role is the support of the Board of Directors. As a board-facing position, it ensures the integrity of Board records, compliance with governance requirements, and the effective coordination of corporate secretarial functions. Managing highly sensitive personnel, financial, and strategic matters, this role demands sound judgment, discretion, and exceptional multitasking abilities.

The ideal candidate will bring a commitment to serving the diverse communities of British Columbia including a dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and truth and reconciliation with indigenous peoples.

Key accountabilities include, but aren't limited to:

Corporate Secretarial Support

• Reporting to the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, lead key corporate secretarial functions including the preparation, and distribution of Board and committee materials, ensuring timely delivery, security, and confidentiality.
• Develop and maintain forward calendars for the Board's business.
• Coordinate with personnel from across the organization to ensure the timely delivery of reports and materials for the Board and its committees.

Legal Support

• Prepare and draft correspondence, documents, and reports for the General Counsel Office in relation to a variety of matters including litigation, sensitive and confidential labour relations and employment matters such as grievance handling, labour arbitration, human rights complaints, WorkSafe complaints and investigations, and collective and bargaining support.
• Assist in the General Counsel Office strategic planning and prioritization.

Freedom of Information

• Assist the General Counsel Office in responding to Freedom of Information requests by retrieving and processing records under the direction and supervision of the General Counsel and/or Senior Counsel.
• Maintain the system for tracking the status and progress of FOI requests and keep up to date records of all matters concerning the processing of requests.

Who We Are

Legal Aid BC (LABC) is a non-profit organization established by the Legal Services Society Act in 1979. Our mission is to provide legal information, advice, and representation services to BC's most vulnerable and marginalized citizens who lack the necessary resources to effectively access the justice system when their families, freedom, or safety are at risk. Our vision is to see BC's legal system transformed, by the way LABC represents our clients, into one more equitable and inclusive with a mission to strengthen client-centred legal help for British Columbians experiencing barriers accessing the legal system.

At LABC, we know that our continued ability to help the people who need us is due to the hardworking individuals who make up our team, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people in need. We foster a positive culture of open communication for our team to thrive within, underpinned by our values of client focus, advancing Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and change through leadership.

Legal Aid BC is in the early stages of, and committed to a transformative journey of embedding Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in all aspects of our work. We seek talent from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Metis descent, persons with diverse abilities, gender diverse, racialized, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, be a part of this exciting stage of Legal Aid BC's growth. We care deeply about the culture we are building and are looking for staff members who not only excel in their respective areas but are also passionate about supporting the people we serve and each other. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. All interested and eligible applicants will be considered with due consideration to all protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code. If we can do anything to make your application experience a positive and equitable one, we want to hear from you on what we can do better.

To understand why legal aid matters, and our commitments to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, please explore our website, planning and guiding documents at

The Ideal Candidate

You have

• Post secondary degree in paralegal studies, public administration, business administration, corporate governance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a business, management, or governance support role.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize task effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior Directors and Officers and manage confidential information.
• Experience supporting executives and/or boards of directors with knowledge of governance practices and compliance, an asset.
• Familiarity with the justice system, as well as BC public sector or governmental organizations, an asset. An equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered. You strive to exceed expectations and are a team player.

We Offer

A competitive annual salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package (based on your employment status and affiliation including:

• Four weeks paid vacation to start that grows the longer you are with LABC
• An excellent employee benefits package, where premiums are 100% paid by LABC
• A generous defined benefit pension plan
• Support for training and development
• An Employee and Family Assistance program
• The opportunity to participate in various Employee programs (Employee Wellness, etc.)
• Support for a healthy work/life balance
• Generous leave provisions (sick time, special leaves)
• 13 paid statutory holidays
• An opportunity for a flexible hybrid work arrangement for some positions (LABC reserves the right to change this policy at any time)
• Transit friendly employer for eligible staff to have their commute subsidized
• Dog-friendly offices
• Dedicated Cultural Leave provisions for Indigenous employees
• An Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council, and Indigenous employees Council and Accessibility Committee of employees from equity-seeking groups that advises on ongoing improvements and investments in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at our workplace

For additional information regarding our extensive benefits package, please explore our careers page at:

If you are interested in joining us – visit our careers page for the full job posting at and apply now

We would like to thank all external applicants for their interest but regret that only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,681.00-$114,938.00 per year

Benefits:

• Store discount

Work Location: In person