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About You:
Are you a self-starter, highly motivated lawyer looking to hone your legal skills doing varied work that deepen your legal knowledge? Are you eager to explore opportunities to work in some niche areas of law?  You will be doing work that matters in the world, in an environment built on teamwork, service, respect, responsibility and integrity.

About Us:
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) protects consumer and public interests and supports economic well-being through responsive financial marketplace regulation.  

What is the opportunity?
The Legal Branch is looking to hire a lawyer for a 9-month term position (with possibility of extension) to support the FCAA on a wide range of legal matters arising from its operations. Reporting to the General Counsel, your practice will extend to all subject areas that touch upon the organizations operations, including in the areas of administrative law, civil litigation, contract law, pensions, policy development, legislative drafting, regulatory law, insurance, statutory interpretation and corporate law.
In this position, you will have ample opportunity to work on novel and emerging legal and policy issues that will greatly enhance your value as a legal professional.

What will you do?
Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions/memoranda on issues arising from any of the program areas administered by FCAA;
Advise on and assist with investigations of possible breaches of legislation or other regulatory issues;
As needed, provide legal advice and support to hearing panels in respect of matters under adjudication;
Advise on interpretation of legislation administered by the different divisions and, as part of a team, develop proposals for new or amending legislation; and
Deliver sound, creative and practical legal advice, demonstrating solid knowledge and application of legal principles to factual scenarios.