the Ladders
Senior Legal Counsel
the Ladders - Regina, SK
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Senior Legal Counsel
Permanent Appointment
Regina Head Office or Saskatoon Office
Job Summary:
Reporting to the General Counsel, this position is responsible for the provision of the more complex legal and strategic advice on a broad range of legal issues to all areas of the WCB, at all levels. The position is a key member of the Legal & Policy team, is a key resource to the General Counsel, and has access to deals with confidential information in that capacity. The position reviews legal files, drafts legal documents, conducts research, provides legal advice and addresses issues from external counsel and internal staff at all levels. The Senior Legal Counsel is a trusted resource and a part of the decision-making team regarding a wide range of legal issues including WCB policy and procedure development, privacy matters, procurement issues, insurance matters, and contract negotiation. In addition to these duties, the Senior Legal Counsel will have a key role in the support and training of the Legal Counsel, the Subrogation Administrator and the Legal & Privacy Analyst.
Qualifications:
Successful completion of a Law Degree (LL.B. or J.D.).
Eight (8) years successful experience demonstrating the ability to do the following:
Applications:
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received through the online application system prior to close. Each application must include a cover letter explaining how each qualification is met and an updated resume.
The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board is committed to achieving a representative workforce. Members of designated groups (women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and visible minorities) are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: August 5, 2024
About Us
Workers' compensation insurance is a provincial responsibility. Each Canadian province and territory has its own workers' compensation legislation.
The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) operates like an insurance company. We provide guaranteed benefits and programs to injured workers in industries covered by The Workers' Compensation Act, 2013 and we protect registered employers from lawsuits when a workplace injury happens.
The Saskatchewan WCB was established in 1911 because of a historic compromise between Saskatchewan workers and employers. Under that compromise, workers injured on the job in covered industries do not have to pay for the benefits they receive or sue their employers to get them. Costs are paid entirely by Saskatchewan employers in covered industries. This is referred to as a no-fault insurance system, also referred to as the compensation system.
The WCB's vision is to eliminate injuries and restore abilities. This is the fundamental driver of all that we do on behalf of our customers - the workers and employers of the province. The WCB is governed by The Workers' Compensation Act, 2013.
About the Team
The legal and policy department provides legal, legislative and policy advice and counsel to the WCB. These responsibilities include providing legal advice to WCB staff, developing policy directives that govern WCB staff and overseeing privacy and other legislative considerations.
Senior Legal Counsel
Permanent Appointment
Regina Head Office or Saskatoon Office
Job Summary:
Reporting to the General Counsel, this position is responsible for the provision of the more complex legal and strategic advice on a broad range of legal issues to all areas of the WCB, at all levels. The position is a key member of the Legal & Policy team, is a key resource to the General Counsel, and has access to deals with confidential information in that capacity. The position reviews legal files, drafts legal documents, conducts research, provides legal advice and addresses issues from external counsel and internal staff at all levels. The Senior Legal Counsel is a trusted resource and a part of the decision-making team regarding a wide range of legal issues including WCB policy and procedure development, privacy matters, procurement issues, insurance matters, and contract negotiation. In addition to these duties, the Senior Legal Counsel will have a key role in the support and training of the Legal Counsel, the Subrogation Administrator and the Legal & Privacy Analyst.
Qualifications:
Successful completion of a Law Degree (LL.B. or J.D.).
Eight (8) years successful experience demonstrating the ability to do the following:
- Thorough knowledge of Court procedure, legal terminology, legal documents and relevant legislation.
- Knowledge of law pertaining to workers' compensation, negligence, insurance, personal injury, contract negotiation and drafting, privacy, and procurement (including the drafting of competitive procurement documents).
- Superior skills in communicating orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work independently.
- Knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement principles would be an asset.
Applications:
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received through the online application system prior to close. Each application must include a cover letter explaining how each qualification is met and an updated resume.
The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board is committed to achieving a representative workforce. Members of designated groups (women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and visible minorities) are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: August 5, 2024
About Us
Workers' compensation insurance is a provincial responsibility. Each Canadian province and territory has its own workers' compensation legislation.
The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) operates like an insurance company. We provide guaranteed benefits and programs to injured workers in industries covered by The Workers' Compensation Act, 2013 and we protect registered employers from lawsuits when a workplace injury happens.
The Saskatchewan WCB was established in 1911 because of a historic compromise between Saskatchewan workers and employers. Under that compromise, workers injured on the job in covered industries do not have to pay for the benefits they receive or sue their employers to get them. Costs are paid entirely by Saskatchewan employers in covered industries. This is referred to as a no-fault insurance system, also referred to as the compensation system.
The WCB's vision is to eliminate injuries and restore abilities. This is the fundamental driver of all that we do on behalf of our customers - the workers and employers of the province. The WCB is governed by The Workers' Compensation Act, 2013.
About the Team
The legal and policy department provides legal, legislative and policy advice and counsel to the WCB. These responsibilities include providing legal advice to WCB staff, developing policy directives that govern WCB staff and overseeing privacy and other legislative considerations.