Government Canada Jobs – Lawyer

Job Description:

Be part of an inclusive workplace. Diversity and Inclusion guides everything we do at CMHC. We’re taking  concrete actions to eradicate racism and advance equity within CMHC and the housing system.

Join the Legal Services Team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive result-oriented legal support to internal business and support groups to contribute to CMHC’s overall objectives, and help us make housing affordable for everyone in Canada.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support legislative monitoring across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate on developing strategic and high profile submissions to government.
• Advise on risk and strategic issues, and manage these elements with internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Provide legal support related to Board-level and operational policies.
• Assist overall in the delivery of Legal Services Division’s mandate.
• Provide legal support for CMHC’s housing finance programs, in particular, contribution and loan programs and mortgage loan insurance to support Indigenous and Northern Housing.
• Act as subject matter expert in the legal fields related to the position.

Job Requirements:

• Strong problem solving, flexibility and innovation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple files under very tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability for team work.
• Demonstrated experience building professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Minimum of 5 years’ legal experience, in private or public sector firms or organizations, in the areas of development and construction financing on Indigenous lands or real estate or secured lending. Transactional, corporate/commercial work in relation to Indigenous matters will also be considered, as well as other Indigenous policy or litigation experience, if relevant to CMHC’s mandate.
• Advanced legal research and drafting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously on complex transactions.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience providing legal services on Indigenous matters.
• Knowledge of Crown corporations and government machinery an asset.

Job Details:

Company: Government of Canada

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Vancouver, BC, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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