Director & Senior Counsel (employment, Privacy & Corporate)

BC Investment Management Corporation (BCI)

Victoria, BC, Canada
Base: cad $152,000 to $182,000 at counsel level; b...
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Law degree ll.b. or j.d.
Called to bc bar
Employment standards act expertise
** BC Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is seeking a Director & Senior Counsel specializing in employment and privacy law, responsible for providing legal guidance across various business functions. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in Canadian employment law and privacy compliance, with a focus on employer-side issues and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with potential for remote work flexibility. **

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a trusted legal advisor on employment and privacy matters with global scope for one of Canada's largest asset managers.
  • The successful candidate will provide proactive guidance on hiring practices, workplace governance, privacy impact assessments, and complex legal risks.
  • BCI offers a competitive total rewards package including a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Matching Summary

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** BC Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is seeking a Director & Senior Counsel specializing in employment and privacy law, responsible for providing legal guidance across various business functions. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in Canadian employment law and privacy compliance, with a focus on employer-side issues and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with potential for remote work flexibility. **

Salary

Base: CAD $152,000 to $182,000 at Counsel level; Base: CAD $180,000 to $220,000 at Director & Senior Counsel level; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based incentive plan included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Law degree LL.B. or J.D.
  • Called to BC Bar
  • Employment Standards Act expertise
  • BC Human Rights Code knowledge
  • Privacy law compliance experience
  • Freedom of Information Protection Privacy Act
  • GDPR familiarity

Nice-to-have

  • Global mobility exposure
  • New York India UK employment laws
  • Occupational health safety legislation
  • Workplace investigation best practices
  • Commercial agreement negotiation
  • Statutory agency entity experience
  • Proactive risk management skills

Key Requirements

  • LL.B. or J.D. degree required
  • Must be called to the bar of British Columbia
  • 5+ years (8+ preferred) relevant legal experience
  • Strong focus on employer-side employment law
  • Experience with BC privacy legislation and GDPR

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

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