CR CNSL 2 - Legal Counsel

Posting Title

CR CNSL 2 - Legal Counsel

Position Classification

PEA Legal Counsel Level 2

Union

PEA

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$162,136.65 - $210,269.74 annually

Close Date

7/26/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

7/31/2028

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Attorney General

Ministry Branch / Division

Legal Services Branch/ Justice, Health & Revenue Group

Job Summary

The Team

The Justice, Health, and Revenue Group within the Legal Services Branch of the Ministry of Attorney General is seeking to fill a full-time auxiliary position, for a Legal Counsel level 2, for a two-year term. The Ministry of Attorney General, as represented by 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. Legal Services Branch (LSB) supports the Attorney General in fulfilling this mandate by serving as legal advisor to government in civil law matters. LSB provides legal advice to government and ensures that legal risks associated with government operations are reduced. LSB assists all ministries of the government, Cabinet, and certain public bodies.

The Role

The successful applicant will provide the Ministry of Finance and other government clients with legal advice and litigation services with respect to debtor-creditor and insolvency matters. The successful applicant will work independently and as part of a team of barristers, solicitors, paralegals, and support staff; appear before all levels of court; draft legal opinions and interpret case law and legislation; and support client Ministry staff. Legal Counsel are expected to negotiate and recommend settlements where appropriate and provide litigation-related advice to diverse government clients. The successful applicant will have strong analytical abilities and legal judgment, including the ability to communicate complex issues to clients in a timely way. Applicants must be able to ascertain client objectives and provide relevant, creative, and pragmatic legal assistance. The successful applicant must have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while handling a significant volume of files.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Member of the Law Society of British Columbia in good standing OR immediately eligible for membership in the Law Society of British Columbia.
• Between six (6) and eleven (11) years of call or between six (6) and eleven (11) years of relevant practice experience as a lawyer, if called for more than eleven (11) years. To be considered for this position if you have more than 11 years of call, your materials must clearly explain how your relevant practice experience, as a lawyer, is less than your years of call.
• Litigation experience before a Provincial Superior Court.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Current experience in litigation (within last 3 years)
• Experience advising on tax disputes.
• Experience in corporate insolvency litigation.
• Experience in collections litigation.
• Experience advising on debtor-creditor matters.
• Experience in fraudulent conveyance or litigation.
• Experience advising government.
• Experience in corporate commercial litigation.

For questions regarding this position, please contact ***email_hidden***.

About this Position

This is a temporary opportunity until July 31st 2028. This position may be extended or become permanent.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. Regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), have a 35 hour work week, and 4 weeks’ annual paid leave entitlement. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You

How to Apply

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

Job Category

Court and Judicial Services