Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Pleasantville, Building 532

Solicitor IV
Legal Services
Temporary Full-time (Until June 1, 2026 with possibility of extension)
24005RP1

Hours 70 bi weekly (8 hours; Days)
Salary In accordance with the Solicitor's Pay Plan of Newfoundland and Labrador (SOL IV) (Subject to Classification Review)
Competition Number VAC0006028
Posted Date 2025-02-11
Closing Date 2025-03-03
Demands, duties, qualifications

Job Summary
The successful candidate will work under the direction and supervision of Senior Legal Counsel, Legal Services. This position will provide legal services to all departments of NL Health Services. This position provides advice on a broad range of health law matters, including mental health and addictions, elder law, adult protection and legal advice on corporate and financial matters. The successful candidate will possess strong litigation experience and skills and will represent NL Health Services in matters before the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Under the guidance of the Director - Legal Services, this position provides legal services to all departments of NLHS. This position provides extensive advice in the area of health law, including mental health and addictions, elder law, adult protection and consent and capacity and legal advice on financial matters. Strong litigation experience and skills are required for this position as representation of NLHS matters before the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Law is required.

Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years' experience of legal practice evidencing strong litigation, analytical and negotiation skills including five years (5) experience with extensive involvement in the areas of health law, elder law and consent and capacity issues is required
Experience appearing before court and/or administrative tribunals.
Equivalent experience and training may be considered.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
A required strong understanding of general legal principles and an ability to maintain a diverse legal practice.
High level of interpersonal, negotiation, and networking skills in order to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff at all levels of the organization and with all external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work independently when required.
Demonstrated superior oral and written communication skills.

The candidate should have demonstrated exceptional leadership, teamwork, analytical, litigation and communication skills.

Other
Must be eligible for membership or be an active member, in good standing, with the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Candidates who believe they possess an equivalent combination of experience, training and personal attributes are encouraged to apply.