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Description

Reporting to the General Counsel, this position is part of the team responsible for providing legal advice, counsel and related legal services to CIC and its subsidiary Crown corporations. This position offers an opportunity for meaningful and challenging work in an encouraging and dynamic environment that promotes trust, excellence, leadership, and teamwork.

This position involves:
Providing legal support for complex business issues and government initiatives.
Preparing, negotiating, reviewing, and approving legal documents and contracts.
Providing policy and legal advice on new and emerging matters.
Monitoring and advising on changes in the law.
Recommending, undertaking, and/or participating in initiatives required to support the corporation in fulfilling its role and mandate.
Meeting with and advising employees at all levels of CIC and the Crown sector regarding a variety of matters, including but not limited to:
oInterpretation of legislation;
oCommercial transactions;
oProcurement;
oContract or project management; and
oCorporate governance.
Supporting CICs General Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel as needed.
Other related duties as assigned.

Qualification and Skill Requirements include:
Bachelors degree in law (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).
Member in good standing of, or eligible for membership in, the Law Society of Saskatchewan.
Minimum of five years experience in private practice, corporate in-house, or government legal practice.
Continuing record of professional development.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to think strategically.
Ability to manage complex and confidential issues with extreme sensitivity and professionalism.
Organization and ability to adapt to changing priorities while continuing to pursue key objectives.