LF1-3 Legal Counsel 1-3
Regular/full-time
Manitoba Justice
Legal Services Branch, Crown Law
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 37299
Salary(s): LF1-3 $76,220.00 - $153,725.00 per year
Closing Date: April 5, 2021
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
We are currently seeking two experienced, highly skilled lawyers to join our team in two distinct areas of the branch – Constitutional Law and, Corporate, Commercial and I.T. Candidates must provide a sample of their writing with their application and may be asked to complete a written exercise as well.
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.
Candidates are required to submit the Application Form for screening, as well as a cover letter, resume and a sample of your writing.
Click here to access the application form.
Legal Services Branch (LSB) functions as the law firm to the Government of Manitoba. It provides a full range of high quality legal services to all government departments and agencies, boards, commissions, committees and corporations which do not have their own legal counsel resulting in an interesting and varied work experience. Crown Counsel at LSB are members of the Manitoba Association of Crown Attorneys and compensation is commensurate with experience as set out in the collective agreement. LSB offers a positive work environment and supports work arrangements to help employees balance career and family. Continuous learning, development and training are supported and encouraged.
Conditions of Employment:
Qualifications:
Essential:
Duties:
Corporate, Commercial and I.T. Position:
Corporate, Commercial and I.T. counsel participate in strategic discussions with clients, develop documents for procurement of hardware, software and services, actively negotiate with vendors, draft agreements and related documents, and provide support in contract interpretation and administration. Counsel may be called upon to apply knowledge of procurement principles (including trade agreement compliance) in other procurement contexts. From time to time, counsel may also do research, prepare legal opinions and provide legal advice on general corporate commercial matters. Counsel may also be involved in the development and review of legislation as well as conducting or participating in education and training services for clients.
Because of the often government wide implications of the advice provided, counsel must be able to work effectively in collaboration with others to ensure that consistent, comprehensive and timely advice is provided.
Constitutional Law Position
The Constitutional Law incumbent is part of a team of specialized counsel providing litigation and legal advisory services to the Government of Manitoba on behalf of the Attorney General in respect of constitutional issues. This includes matters arising under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Aboriginal and Treaty rights, division of powers under the Constitution Act, 1867, and other constitutional questions. Responsibilities will include providing expert advice on constitutional issues and conducting complex constitutional litigation in both civil and criminal cases before all levels of court and tribunals.
Please note that additional administrative or clerical positions may be recruited to through the Common Recruitment Initiative: https://www.gov.mb.ca/govjobs/info/programs.html#CRI
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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