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Richmond, BC If you are an experienced litigation lawyer that keeps abreast of any changes to the relevant legislative framework, including best practices in the field, consider this exciting opportunity to leverage your legal acumen, motivation and research skills with Canada Post. As Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment, you will provide strategic direction and practical advice to management on a wide variety of labour and employment law and other legal issues, both to protect the Corporation and its subsidiaries from legal action and to ensure their business practices, policies and dealings meet statutory and regulatory requirements. A self-starter, able to hit the ground running, you will also ensure the delivery of legal services in a cost-effective, timely manner, and support decision-making by conducting research, preparing legal opinions, including the interpretation of collective agreements and statutes, drafting, reviewing and revising agreements, contracts and other documents, and making any appropriate recommendations. This position involves regular travel within British Columbia and Alberta. YOUR QUALIFICATIONS: You bring a successful track record to the role of Legal Counsel, Labour & Employment: A Law degree from a recognized institution. Membership in good standing with a provincial bar. At least 2 years of post-call experience. At least 2 years of litigation experience, with a strong preference for labour and employment law. Strong communication skills, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to work independently. Proficiency in English is essential; a proven ability to work in both English and French is preferred. Ability to travel on a regular basis within British Columbia and Alberta. FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY TODAY To apply for this permanent, full-time position (Job ID 19132) via the Canada Post Careers website, click on the following URL: https://bit.ly/2MO23Z5 Canada Post is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.

Job Description Are you a lawyer with experience in administrative law, employment law, or human rights law? We’re seeking a motivated team player to adjudicate discriminatory action complaints filed under the Workers Compensation Act . You will review complaints of workers who consider that discriminatory action has been taken or threatened by an employer in retaliation for raising occupational health and safety concerns. You’ll assess evidence and submissions from parties and render a written decision on whether the complaint succeeds and if a remedy order is warranted.   What you’ll do As a discriminatory action complaint adjudicator you will: ·         Determine whether a worker has met a prima facie case of discriminatory action ·         Refer cases to mediation where appropriate ·         Receive submissions from parties, analyze and weigh evidence and make reasoned decisions ·         Provide legal advice to investigating officers and management on matters concerning discriminatory action complaints ·         Prepare and present training materials and tools to assist other WorkSafeBC officers and staff who support our area   Is this a good fit for you? We’re looking for someone who can: ·         Assess and weigh evidence and write clear reasoned and timely decisions ·         Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing ·         Manage your time and a large caseload effectively in an environment of frequently changing priorities ·         Interpret and interrelate statutes, regulations, policies, and guidelines ·         Work as a team player with multiple departments   Your experience and educational background: ·         A law degree (LLB), and a member of good standing with the Law Society of BC ·         A minimum of three years of recent, related experience as a practicinglawyer How to Apply Expiring: Jul 11, 2019 Website: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/about-us/careers/current-opportunities

PressReader is looking for an entrepreneurial and collaborative lawyer to join our legal team in the role of a Corporate Counsel. Reporting to the EVP, Chief Content Officer and General Counsel, and working with the executive team, the successful candidate hired to be the Corporate Counsel will be responsible for providing a full range of legal support to the company. This may include negotiating and drafting a wide range of policies and commercial contracts including NDAs, Product and Services, Agency, licensing, and other types of agreements, as well as look after corporate governance and restructure (as needed) needs. This is full-time role and is ideal for a self-starter who is looking for some flexibility and balance in their work-life schedule. The ideal candidate would be a strong and balanced negotiator who finds solutions that meet both our legal, corporate, and business objectives and who understands the balance between law and business flexibility. In this role, you will closely interact with our executive team and other stakeholders to ensure the intent and goals of our agreements are legally and commercially sound, documented, and finalized, meeting business objectives at the same time. Responsibilities Include Contributes as a reliable resource providing legal support and advice to internal and external stakeholders Reviews, drafts, develops, and negotiates commercial and strategic transactions including NDAs, Product and Services, Agency, licensing, and other types of agreements based on executive and management teams feedback to meet corporate objectives Facilitates decision-making by preparing concise legal briefing documents with conclusions and recommendations Risk management: proactively identifies and communicates the legal and business impacts of agreements in place and in contemplation Keeps current in their practice and proactively acts on legal matters that impact the company’s business Acts as the internal advisor and educator for ensuring confidentiality and IP protections are in place, known, and monitored Develops and maintains forms and agreement templates ensuring they are up-to-date with applicable laws and best practices Maintains and manages an up-to-date listing of all legal agreements and obligations Provides the required legal training to the internal teams to ensure the overall effectiveness of business units Looks after various elements of corporate governance Identifies, and works collaboratively with, external legal counsel when required Education & Experience Required University Degree and Member of a Provincial Bar in good standing with 5+ years of licensing and commercial transactional experience Highly-skilled negotiator and team player who proactively finds solutions and skilfully brings consensus to the best path forward Demonstrated ability to engage and to complete transactions quickly and effectively, while balancing business expectations with legal and regulatory compliance objectives in an efficient and effective manner Strong self-starter work ethic and positive attitude Incredible attention to detail Strong drafting and communication skills Speaking and writing in additional languages is considered an asset Ability to work independently yet collaboratively while keeping key stakeholders informed Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat) Ability to work a varied schedule and travel to negotiate agreements internationally, as needed Intellectual property, securities, publishing, and/or high tech companies experience is desirable, but not required Benefits Our benefits package is extensive and covers you and your family. It includes: Provincial Health Care with extended Health, Dental and Vision coverage; Long-term disability; Paid vacation, sick and bereavement days; Reimbursements for professional training and membership in the professional associations; Gym membership and more. This is a full time permanent position working from our corporate office in Richmond BC. Please apply with a resume and cover letter at https://pressreader.workable.com/j/1C38B2907D Please be advised that only the candidates pre-selected for the interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. We appreciate your interest in our company. You can learn more about this and other openings with us at https://about.pressreader.com.

Arctic Pearl is a family owned seafood processing, fishing, and cold storage company based in Richmond, BC. We are looking for a detail-oriented person who not only possesses the skills, knowledge and experience required, but who also has a positive attitude and the ability to work well with minimal supervision. A position is available for in house general counsel. Job Responsibilities: You will be expected to be familiar with all levels of court and how to conduct yourself Preparation of the necessary documentation and items for civil litigation cases but not just limited to these types of cases Correspondence with clients, co-workers and other member of the legal community in a respectful, and proper manner Must be willing to learn and help teach others on how to properly handle cases and conduct The ideal applicant for this position would be one whom has recent experience working with contracts and civil litigation cases Requirements: Applicants should have 1-3 years of experience and be in good standing with the Law Society of BC or relevant Canadian Law Society Be comfortable working in a high paced environment under pressure of deadlines You should have strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as paying attention to the detail Other: Medical/Dental/Vision benefits available Salary: Competitive and based on experience While we will only be considering qualified applicants for this particular role, if you are interested in pursuing an alternate career path, we would certainly be happy to speak with you about opportunities that fit your profile. To apply please submit your resume along with a cover letter. We thank all candidates who apply; however, only qualified individuals will be contacted. Job Type: Full-time