Legal Counsel (Regina, SK)
Our client, SARM (Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities), is looking for a lawyer for their legal services team. This Legal Counsel position will embody SARM’s values and culture. Legal Counsel will support General Counsel in providing legal advice and services to the Association. Specifically, Counsel will advise on SARM programs, contracts and on litigation matters. Additionally, this role will provide advice to individual rural municipal councils on legal matters.
As a member of the legal services team, you will work closely with colleagues to provide support and ensure the legal department meets its targets and expectations. This includes being responsible for billable hours and effectively managing your time and resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role you will bring a broad mix of experience.
Specifically, you will provide legal advice with respect to Insurance claims to the Manager, Risk Management and General Counsel, you will work to defend claims filed against SARM’s insurance plans, you will provide legal advice to individual rural municipal councils and the other SARM funds in a cost-effective manner, provide support to Association service areas where issues arise which have a legal component, provide written opinions regarding the application of the SARM’s insurance programs, ensure the agreements and contracts of the association are in correct form and good standing, provide support to the Board of Directors regarding its positions and policies on issues which impact rural municipalities, represent the Association on committees and joint bodies where a legal background is beneficial, provide support on association bylaws and Act of Incorporation amendments, make presentations at SARM conventions and meetings as necessary, assist in the review of legislation affecting SARM members, and review documents and agreements as necessary identifying any issues that pose a significant risk or potential risk to SARM.
As the independent association that represents rural municipal governments in Saskatchewan we have a big job to do, and we have fun doing it. We are looking for someone specific; we are looking for someone who understands our culture, someone who pays attention to details, and someone who has an innovative spirit. To be successful you are the kind of person who sees challenges as opportunities and provides clear and decisive counsel to help the organization achieve its goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
As the Legal Counsel you will possess:
- The ability to manage competing and emergent priorities;
- Analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities;
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral;
- Be a positive role model and a champion of what is possible;
- The ability to build relationships inside and outside of the organization;
- A clear vision that advocates for and protects SARM’s best interests.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree.
- Admitted to, and in good standing with, the Law Society of Saskatchewan as a lawyer.
- Duly enrolled and entitled to practice as a lawyer and in all the Courts of Saskatchewan.
If you have the qualifications and are looking to work with an organization that values work life balance, as well as personal growth and development, submit your application via email to Emily Sommer at esommer@mcqueencreative.com