Come join our team! If you are looking for a career that is both challenging and rewarding, with an organization that values diversity, equity and a shared sense of purpose, look no further.
We are proud to say that we’ve been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers since 2022! The Law Society of BC offers work/life balance, a collegial atmosphere, and an excellent benefits package, including: extended health benefits, a dental plan and more.
The Law Society of BC is seeking a permanent, full-time, Manager in our Practice Standards department. The Manager, Practice Standards (“Manager”), is responsible for managing the Law Society’s Practice Standards department, and strategic projects assigned by the Director, Intake & Early Resolution & Practice Standards. The Manager is the senior counsel supervising the team members within the Practice Standards department, including a staff lawyer, external review counsel, a paralegal, and an assistant.
The duties of the position include:
- Acting as lead legal advisor to the Practice Standards Committee and for all legal issues related Practice Standards Review files and Practice Reviewers.
- Assisting the Practice Standards Committee in identifying lawyers who do meet accepted standards of practise and advising on regulatory measures in accordance with the Law Society Rules
- Monitoring trends, statistics, identifying opportunities, and implementing strategies to integrate and process Practice Standards for lawyers
- Hiring, managing, and supervising union and non-union staff, contracting outside counsel, and other professionals for the Practice Standards program,
- Overseeing and managing Practice Reviews and investigations of practises in accordance with Law Society Rules;
- Assisting with preparing and managing the budget for the Practice Standards department.
- Managing relationships with other Law Society departments to ensure common files are coordinated, new programs are supported and operations are developed and run collaboratively.
- Providing support to the Director in regards to Early Resolution matters and files conducted by External Counsel.
- Performing other duties that the Director, Intake & Early Resolution & Practice Standard assigns.
Qualifications
- A member in good standing in the Law Society of BC or eligible for membership
- Minimum of 10 years of combined private practice and management experience
- Significant senior regulatory and administrative law experience
- Senior advocacy, negotiation, interpersonal, technological, organizational, legal research and verbal and written communication skills
- Senior experience working with and advising committees, task forces and/or working groups. Requires significant knowledge of Law Society Rules, professional ethics, professional competence models, project management, department management and evaluation.
The salary range for this position is $168,010 to $182,620.
The Law Society of BC is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to contribute to the future of our organization. In accordance with the Law Society of B.C.’s commitment to reconciliation, we seek to create a culturally safe space and to continue further improving relationships with Indigenous peoples.
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to personnel@lsbc.org with the subject “Manager, Practice Standards” The closing date for this competition is November 8, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Law Society of BC supports hybrid work schedules. This position is located at the Law Society of British Columbia office in the Yaletown area of Vancouver, BC.
845 Cambie Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 4Z9
