When you’re passionate about what you do and where you work, the rest comes easy. That’s the culture at Central 1 Credit Union, and that’s precisely what we’re looking for from you. Supporting nearly 150 member credit unions across British Columbia and Ontario, we’re the backbone of the credit union system in both provinces – taking care of everything from online services and product development, to payment processing, trade association services and more.

Our team of over 600 employees represent some of the most innovative, passionate individuals you’ll ever meet; people who honestly care about the organization, its members and each other. In other words, people who love what they do.

The Legal Counsel is a member of the legal team. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the Legal Counsel provides legal advice to internal clients, works on strategic projects, and liaises with external counsel as necessary.

You'll be primarily accountable for:

• Providing legal services to specific business units within Central 1 and acting as their legal point of contact;

• Assisting specific business units in identifying legal issues and risks and complying with regulations;

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various types of contracts, including services agreements and technology licensing agreements;
  

• Advising on existing contractual arrangements and questions of contract interpretation;

• Managing legal projects, including those related to strategic initiatives and compliance;

• Managing external legal counsel;

• Supporting the executive management team’s preparation of reports and resolutions for board of director committees;

• Other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years of corporate and commercial experience, preferable at a major law firm and/or in the financial services and/or software industry;

• Membership in good standing with the B.C. Law Society or the Law Society of Upper Canada;

• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills;

• Practical, results-oriented approach combined with strong interpersonal and communication skills;

• Strong organizational and customer service skills;

• Experience in managing external counsel preferred;

• Ability to wok independently and reliable under tight timeframes in a fast-paced and varied environment;

• A team player.  
  

As much as we believe in working hard, we also believe in personal growth and taking time for ourselves. Accordingly, our total rewards philosophy amounts to one of the best compensation and benefits packages in the industry – from performance-based incentives and extended benefits, to training and education reimbursements and ample vacation time.

Central 1 is committed to diversity and inclusion. If you have a request for a disability-related accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Reporting to:  SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Grade: H

Date Posted: December 23, 2016

Internal applicants must apply by January 4, 2017

*Unsolicited resumes from vendors will not be accepted for this or any position at Central 1*