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    Senior Legal Counsel - Surrey, Canada - Kwantlen Polytechnic University

    Kwantlen Polytechnic University
    Kwantlen Polytechnic University Surrey, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Permanent Full time
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    Kwantlen Polytechnic University

    KPU 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 Counsel

    This 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.

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    Salary Information

    The 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 program

    Why 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**
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