Lawyer 1-3 - Legal Services (Term)
About The Position
The Legal Services Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is responsible for the provision of all legal services to the Province of Nova Scotia, excluding prosecutions. The lawyers in the Legal Services Division are involved in every aspect of provincial government operations and provide legal advice and services on a broad range of matters to the various departments, offices, agencies, boards and commissions. The Legal Services Division consists of Solicitor Services, Litigation Services and the Registry of Regulations. This opportunity is for a term position on our Solicitor Services team, which comprises over 40 lawyers. Specially, this position is part of the Resources, Regulatory Enforcement and Real Property Team. This team advises the Departments of Agriculture, Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Natural Resources, Public Works and Housing and various Crown corporations and agencies.
Requirements
- Be a practicing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society (or eligible for practicing membership), in good standing;
- Have a minimum of 3 years of legal experience at the bar.
Nice To Haves
- Experience advising government departments, Crown corporations, agencies, boards, and commissions and other public sector entities;
- Experience with commercial transactions;
- Experience in Administrative Law;
- Experience with Real Estate Transactions.
- Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to function with minimal supervision in a team environment.
- Ability to offer creative and innovative solutions to complex challenges.
- Flexibility to adapt and thrive in a continuously changing and demanding environment.
Responsibilities
- Advising Ministers, Deputy/Associate Ministers, Executive Directors, and other senior government leaders on matters involving law, negotiation, strategy, and public policy;
- Drafting and interpreting statutes and regulations;
- Drafting and interpreting contracts;
- Assisting with submissions to Cabinet;
- Presenting information about government and law to the public generally or as part of a consultation process for public policy development; and
- Serving on project teams with senior and intermediate staff of client departments.
Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Health
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- General illness
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Vacation
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Mentoring and collaborative team environment.
- Ability to participate in Earned Days Off (1 day off every 3 weeks).
- Countless career paths
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
