Senior Legal Counsel

Employee GroupAdministration/ManagementWorkplace TypeHybridHours Of Work (BCGEU)# of openings:1Pay LevelHours Per Week (BCGEU):14 – Administrative Salary Grid - $111,289 to $170,643Employment TypeDays of Work (BCGEU):Permanent Full TimeInternal Closing DateMay 24, 2024Travel FrequencyOccasional travel between campuses is required.External Closing DateMay 24, 2024Competition ID3379Kwantlen Polytechnic UniversityKPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.JOB OVERVIEW: Senior Legal CounselThis role reports to the General Counsel. Reporting directly to this position is the Legal Counsel. Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice to Senior Executives on a wide range of complex and diverse legal and regulatory matters with a goal of minimizing legal and financial risk to KPU’s operations, and manages the contract drafting and review function of the Office of General Counsel. Senior Legal Counsel provides coverage for General Counsel and assumes all duties of General Counsel when General Counsel is unavailable or away from the office. This role works closely with Manager, Information Access and Privacy; Manager, Records and Information Management; Confidential Legal Assistant to General Counsel, and Senior Executives, and liaises regularly with University business units and department representatives. Senior Legal Counsel works independently to balance priorities and deadlines in order to provide efficient and effective legal support to the leadership team.Please Note: KPU supports internal development and growth opportunities - Internal talent has been identified.Education And Experience

• Undergraduate degree and a law degree from an accredited University;
• Current member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia;
• Ten years of recent relevant in house and/or private practice experience including experience with drafting, revising and interpreting contracts and applying contract law;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload and work under time pressures to meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact and communicate with others at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high tension situations and to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to travel between campuses is required.

Job DescriptionPlease click here for a more detailed job descriptionSalary InformationThe compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary (as listed above) for a position. Approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and approximately halfway of the salary range for a job. Annual salary increases are available through participation in the Administrative Performance Management programWhy Join KPU?

• Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
• KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan – College Pension Plan
• Extended Medical, Dental, Healthcare Spending Account, Sick Leave, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
• Professional Development Days: up to 10 days paid per year
• Maternity and parental leave top-up
• Generous vacation package
• Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
• Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
• Tuition waiver program – eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester
• Inhouse training and development
• Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social etc.
• Intercampus shuttle
• Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery and other programs’ services
• Clubs: Jeopardy, E-sports, Ted Talks etc.
• Library and Bookstore (discounts)
• **Benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time**

Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.Note To ApplicantsKwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at .All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.