BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture. To learn more about our culture and values, visit our
page.Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate, this Director & Senior Counsel position is responsible for providing expert legal advice and support on employment law and privacy matters across BCI. The Director & Senior Counsel works closely with Human Resources, Compliance, Communications, and other internal business partners to deliver proactive, practical guidance on a broad range of employment, privacy, governance and other corporate commercial matters.While the primary focus of this search is at the Director & Senior Counsel level, candidates whose background and experience align more closely with a Counsel level will also be considered. The successful candidate’s title and accountabilities will be determined based on the depth and breadth of their experience.5+ (8+ preferred) years’ experience at a Canadian law firm, in-house legal team, or equivalent setting with strong focus on employer-side employment law Experience advising on privacy laws, in particular the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (British Columbia) and GDPR Experience developing or reviewing employment policies, employment agreements, and related governance documents Familiarity with occupational health and safety legislation and workplace investigation best practices Familiarity with employee workplace accommodations under the Human Rights Code (BC) Familiarity with privacy compliance programs, including privacy impact assessments (PIAs) Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements Experience working with or within statutory or government agency entities Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience advising non-legal business partners on sensitive matters Strong judgment and ability to work independently with minimal supervision Effectively manages external counsel, including providing instructions, reviewing advice and integrating that advice with BCI’s requirementsResolves complex issues within areas of expertise and experience Approaches work with an understanding of how it relates to the long-term objectives and strategies of the Legal Affairs department and BCIThere is a strong preference for the role to be based at our Head Office in Victoria, BC. We will consider Vancouver, BC for the right candidate, with the expectation of frequent travel to Victoria. We are an in-person collaborative organization with the flexibility to work remotely 1-day a week.
-based role is CAD $152,000 to $182,000 at the Counsel level, and CAD $180,000 to $220,000 at the Director & Senior Counsel Level.At BCI, we value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive. We are performance and client-focused, valuing integrity, and we want to know you if you share these values. We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage everyone to apply. If you require accommodations for the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please contact us at **hr@bci.ca**.**To learn more about working with BCI, including our comprehensive benefits packages, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the recruitment process visit our** **.**### What We OfferWith our values as our anchor, it’s our people who create the environment we work in each day. BCI has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers – for the sixth consecutive year – and has built programs and benefits to support all our employees. To learn more about working with BCI, including our competitive benefits packages, our commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion and the Recruitment process visit our### Our Compensation PhilosophyWe pay our people competitively in the markets in which we compete for talent and with consideration to internal equity and job structure. We aim for actual pay to be around the median of the market for target or expected levels of performance, and around the upper quartile of the market for excellent performance.The philosophy is principles-based and emphasizes pay-for-performance, long-term results, and meeting clients’ expectations.Our people help shape employee-focused initiatives and create the environment we work in each day – which further strengthens our culture. To learn more about our employee experience, visit our. There you will see how feedback from our employees was used to articulate our Employee Value Proposition (EVP), composed of three pillars: Performance with Purpose, Built on Collective Expertise, and Accelerating Innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr