Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan

LEGAL COUNSEL

Legal Branch

Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA)

Regina

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) protects consumer and public interests and supports economic well-being through responsive financial marketplace regulation.  The FCAA enhances consumer protection through licensing, registration, audit, complaint handling and enforcement activities pursuant to various provincial statutes.

The Legal Branch is currently seeking a permanent part-time Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and support to members of the FCAA’s Hearing Panels on process and substantive law relating to all aspects of adjudicative proceedings. The successful candidate would also be involved in providing legal services to other divisions within the FCAA. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel’s practice will extend to all subject areas that touch upon the client programs’ operations, including administrative law and civil litigation.  

Main duties will include:

• Providing legal advice and support to hearing panels in respect of matters under adjudication;
• Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions/memoranda on issues arising from any of the program areas administered by FCAA;
• Advising on and assisting with investigations of possible breaches of legislation or other regulatory issues;
• Advising on interpretation of legislation administered by the client programs and, as part of a team, developing proposals for new or amending legislation.

Candidates must have:

• A university degree in law and membership or qualification for membership in the Law Society of Saskatchewan.
• Experience in conducting civil litigation, regulatory proceedings or criminal prosecutions.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, including the ability to practically apply legal concepts to fact situations using judgment and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills along with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

FCAA offers:

• Potential for position to be eligible for a remote work arrangement;
• Potential opportunity to work up to full time hours;
• Competitive compensation. The salary range for this position is $6,989 to $13,467 per month (pro-rated for part-time);
• Comprehensive health benefits including life insurance, medical, dental, extended health plan, and long-term disability;
• Employee pension plan;
• Access to gym and pool facilities at a reduced rate;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Positive workplace, upbeat corporate culture;
• Career growth potential; and
• Excellent work-life balance.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.

To join the FCAA team, please send your resume and cover letter to: fcaacareers@gov.sk.ca

Closing Date: April 4, 2022

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position.  However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.