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Department of Justice and Office of the Attorney General Legislative Services Branch Lawyer 1 or Lawyer 2 Open Competition Fredericton The Department of Justice and Office of the Attorney General is seeking an individual to join the Legislative Services Branch as a Lawyer 1 or Lawyer 2 in Fredericton. The successful candidate will perform law reform functions including legal research, legal writing and formulating law reform recommendations. The work will also include presentations, preparation of memorandums to Cabinet and the provision of legal advice, opinions and counsel to the Assistant Deputy Attorney General of Legislative Services and Deputy Attorney General and, in some instances, to government departments and agencies. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Law Degree; completion of Articling; and membership in good standing or eligibility for membership in good standing with the Law Society of New Brunswick. Candidates with less than 8 years of membership in good standing at the bar will be considered as a Lawyer 1. Candidates with 8 years or more will be considered as a Lawyer 2. Please state your date of admission to a Canadian Law Society . A high level of competency in written English is essential for this position. Comprehension of written French and oral communication skills in French are also required. Please state your language capability . With the résumé, an applicant is also required to submit an English writing sample of no more than ten pages that the applicant has authored. Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications on their resumé to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resumé. ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate: Law reform experience or similar experience Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The following is also required: Working outside of regular hours of work without prior notice BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioral competencies: analytical thinking / judgment, concern for order, effective interactive communication, initiative, self-control and teamwork and cooperation. Resumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment. Salary: from $53,144 to $132,366 annually, depending on education and experience. We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by July 29, 2019 indicating competition number: R44-2019/20-399 . This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level. Department of Justice and Office of the Attorney General Human Resource Services Marysville Place 20 McGloin St., 3rd Floor P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3A 5T8 Tel: (506) 453-2719 HRcompetitions.concoursRH@gnb.ca As per the Civil Service Act, candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment. We promote a scent-reduced environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The New Brunswick Public Service - Improving the lives of New Brunswickers every day!

Competition # 5822.19 Description: The City of Fredericton is seeking a lawyer, specializing in real estate, to join its legal division. Reporting to the City Solicitor, this position will mainly work with other business units on real estate projects and related strategic initiatives that shape our City. The solicitor will also be responsible for providing a broad range of legal services to City Council, its committees and the departments of the City with a primary focus on real estate related matters. Position Summary: Act as legal counsel in a variety of real estate transactions including acquisitions, disposals, leases, expropriations and easements; Draft unique and complex agreements, leases, easements, restrictive covenants and other real estate documents ensuring due diligence; Provide legal advice, opinions and recommendations with respect to the structure of real estate and other matters; Prepare a wide range of contracts to which the City is a party working collaboratively with internal client departments; Contribute to the development of policies, practices, procedures and standard documents that facilitate the City's acquisition, disposition, leasing and management of real property; Contribute to and prepare administrative reports as required; Prepare internal memorandums as required; Review and analyze legislation; Respond to City Council's requests; Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize; Use skills individually and as part of a team to achieve organizational goals and client satisfaction; and Perform other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a minimum of five (5) years, preferred ten to twenty (10-20) years, related experience and be an active member in good standing in or eligibility for membership with the New Brunswick Law Society and the Canadian Bar Association. Substantial experience in real estate law and land development including negotiating, drafting, finalizing complex real estate transactions. This is a full-time, permanent position. Consideration may be given to fulfilling the role in a different capacity. Knowledge and Desired Skills: Teamwork - ability to effectively contribute to the establishment, maintenance and success of work teams, focused on achieving individual, team and departmental goals; Communicate effectively in both verbally and written forms; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City Council, staff, other departments and outside parties; Negotiation skills - ability to use negotiation techniques and influencing skills in a manner that gains agreement or acceptance; Problem solving abilities - ability to identify issues or problems and develop strategies, ideas and opportunities for resolving them; Analytical skills - ability to understand a situation by breaking it unto smaller pieces and/or tracing the implications in a step-by-step manner; Ability to communicate in both official languages considered an asset; Ability to deal effectively with management, staff, elected officials and representatives of external parties; and Develop and implement proactive strategies and protect the interests of the City by anticipating legal challenges and reducing exposure to legal risks. Interested individuals must demonstrate their qualifications in writing to hr@fredericton.ca by 4:30 pm on June 7, 2019. The City of Fredericton is an equal opportunity employer. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.