Senior Counsel for Canadian Senate
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Senate of Canada | Sénat du Canada
📍 ottawa, on, Canada
Job Description
Shape Canada's democracy as a Senior Parliamentary Counsel in Ottawa at the Office of the Law Clerk. Provide expert legal advice on constitutional and parliamentary law in a full-time permanent role.
In this vital position, you will directly support the Senate and its committees by navigating complex legal matters. Your expertise in legislative drafting, constitutional law, and public policy will facilitate sound judgment and clarity in high-profile issues. You will also draft legal opinions and carry out intricate legal research to bolster the work of Canada's Parliament.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide expert legal advice for Senate operations
• Draft legal opinions and complex legal documents
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis
• Mentor junior counsel in legal practices
• Support senators in navigating legislative challenges
Requirements:
• Law degree from a recognized University
• Member in good standing of a Canadian law society
• Minimu...
In this vital position, you will directly support the Senate and its committees by navigating complex legal matters. Your expertise in legislative drafting, constitutional law, and public policy will facilitate sound judgment and clarity in high-profile issues. You will also draft legal opinions and carry out intricate legal research to bolster the work of Canada's Parliament.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide expert legal advice for Senate operations
• Draft legal opinions and complex legal documents
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis
• Mentor junior counsel in legal practices
• Support senators in navigating legislative challenges
Requirements:
• Law degree from a recognized University
• Member in good standing of a Canadian law society
• Minimu...