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Director of Legal Affairs

Liberal Party of Canada -
Ottawa, ON

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Job details

$80,000–$110,000 a year

Qualifications

Full job description

Location

Ottawa, ON

Reports To

National Director

Expected Salary

$80,000- $110,000

Summary

The Liberal Party of Canada is seeking a Director of Legal Affairs for an opportunity to join a dedicated team of staff to support Mark Carney and our Liberal team’s work to build a stronger Canada.

Reporting to the National Director, the Director of Legal Affairs serves as the legal advisor to the Liberal Party of Canada and is responsible for protecting the Liberal Party of Canada’s interests, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate is a lawyer with political experience and a demonstrated history of success either in an in-house or private practice setting. They should possess strong legal and political judgement and be capable of providing legal services in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

The candidate must be capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced workplace, providing legal advice and guidance on a wide range of matters. This role also requires a solid understanding of the Party’s structure and Constitution.

We are looking for people who care about the work we do and who are a great fit for our culture and team. If you want to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and play an active role in promoting Liberal values, then we want to hear from you!

What we offer you

Comprehensive benefits coverage
Wellness programs
Employee & family assistance program
Defined contribution pension plan
Flexible schedule arrangements & more

What you’ll be doing

Providing legal advice and opinions to the National Director and senior departmental directors.
Analyzing and delivering verbal and written legal opinions on various topics, including regulatory compliance, political financing, privacy law, employment matters and general litigation.
Responding to inquiries from regulatory bodies or agencies as required, and overseeing mandatory reporting requirements.
Conducting legal research as required.
Managing operational risks to minimize potential litigation exposure.
Managing relationships with external counsel.
Administering the organization’s anti-harassment policy.
Leading and conducting high-level workplace investigations, which include ensuring procedural fairness, maintaining records, assessing risks, and writing reports.
Reviewing contracts, leases, and fundraising proposals.
Other duties as required.

You’ll need to have

Law degree (LLB or JD) and a member in good standing with a law society in a Canadian jurisdiction (2-4 years legal experience).
Demonstrated experience across a wide spectrum of legal issues, including regulatory matters, corporate/commercial agreements, litigation management, employment law, and human rights and anti-harassment matters (including investigations).
Experience in stakeholder relationship management.
Proven ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment with diverse responsibilities.
Aptitude for recognizing, investigating, and analyzing problems, along with assisting in the development of innovative solutions to complex situations.
Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of the Canada Elections Act, privacy legislation, and employment standards legislation.
Experience in researching and creating best practice processes and policies.
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
A commitment to Liberal values.

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LPC is committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, 2SLGBTQI+ people, people living with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. If you identify as a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The Liberal Party of Canada does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select candidates.

LPC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all requests for accommodation based on a medical contraindication, religion or another prohibited ground for discrimination under applicable human rights legislation(s).

LPC encourages applications from all qualified candidates. LPC has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact the Human Resources department at [email protected] if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

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