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Government of Saskatchewan – Ministry of Justice and Attorney General – Civil Law Division – Opportunity for a Lawyer in Regina – COU001856

  • Category : Job Posting
  • Title/Position : Civil Law Division - Opportunity for a Lawyer in Regina - COU001856
  • Offered by (Organization) : Government of Saskatchewan - Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
  • Location (City/Town) : Regina, SK.
  • Posting End Date : 2025-04-29

Description :

The Civil Law Branch of the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, provides legal services to ministries within the Government of Saskatchewan.

The Branch has an opening for a lawyer to provide solicitor services in Regina. This is a renewable one-year contract position, potentially leading to a permanent position.

The Ministry of Justice offers a variety of excellent career opportunities. As primary legal advisor to the ministries within the Government of Saskatchewan, the Civil Law Branch undertakes sophisticated, interesting and quality legal work. The Branch’s legal team enjoys a high degree of work satisfaction, a collegial atmosphere, and an ability to maintain work-life balance. There is also the opportunity to have a wide variety of work over the course of a career and to both mentor and be mentored in a very positive and supportive work environment.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Provide legal advice and services respecting a wide variety of civil legal issues arising from the activities or programs of various ministries;
  • Advise on, prepare, and review various legal documents, including documents prepared for cabinet, ministers and deputy ministers;
  • Advise ministries on the legal implications of contract terms and proposed transactions;
  • Assist and/or lead the drafting, review and negotiation of various commercial contracts, memorandums of understanding, Minister’s Orders and other documents;
  • Assist and/or lead the drafting of legislative amendments;
  • Provide policy advice to ministries; and
  • Participate in government and ministry projects and initiatives.

Typically, the knowledge and experience required for this position would have been acquired through the completion of a law degree, supplemented with solicitor experience.

The successful candidate must have membership, or qualify for membership, in the Law Society of Saskatchewan. Preference will be given to those with five or more years’ experience.

What We Offer

  • Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
  • A competitive salary;
  • Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
  • Vacation, scheduled days off (SDO) and other types of leave;
  • Inclusive work environments; and
  • Advancement opportunities.

Please submit your resume to the Careers Website (http://www.careers.gov.sk.ca/publicjobs) by April 29, 2025; or use link to apply: https://govskpsc.taleo.net/careersection/10461/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=COU001856

We will be in contact with those persons who are selected for an interview.