Lawyer 1-3 - Legal Services (Term)

The Government of Nova Scotia•Halifax, NS

10d•CA$94,558 - CA$191,635•Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity to join the government’s law firm – the Legal Services Division of the Department of Justice. Legal Services lawyers advise and represent the provincial government on the most pressing legal and public policy issues of the day. We are the legal counsel for the Government of Nova Scotia, Crown corporations, agencies, boards, and commissions. We help ensure that public affairs are administered effectively, efficiently and in accordance with the law. 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
Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills
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

Nice To Haves

Experience advising government departments, Crown corporations, agencies, boards, and commissions and other public sector entities
Experience in agriculture and food law
Experience with commercial transactions
Experience in real property (successfully completed the Land Registration Act Qualification Assessment)
Experience in construction law

Responsibilities

Advising Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Executive Directors, and other senior government leaders on matters of 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
Serving on project teams with senior and policy 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)