Director & Senior Counsel (Employment, Privacy & Corporate)

POSTING CLOSE DATE: May 19, 2026

This is a rare opportunity to serve as a trusted legal advisor on employment and privacy matters with global scope, at a nationally recognized institutional investor headquartered in Victoria, BC. 

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate, this Director & Senior Counsel position is responsible for providing expert legal advice and support on employment law and privacy matters across BCI. The Director & Senior Counsel works closely with Human Resources, Compliance, Communications, and other internal business partners to deliver proactive, practical guidance on a broad range of employment, privacy, governance and other corporate commercial matters. 

Note on Candidate Consideration: While the primary focus of this search is at the Director & Senior Counsel level, candidates whose background and experience align more closely with a Counsel level will also be considered. The successful candidate’s title and accountabilities will be determined based on the depth and breadth of their experience. 

The Legal Affairs Department provides comprehensive legal, compliance, and governance support across the organization. The department works to provide tailored risk-based advice, ensuring compliance with regulations and upholding high ethical standards. The team gives proactive, practical, and solution-oriented guidance to help their business partners make informed decisions, fostering innovation and driving success. By focusing on strategic objectives, the Legal Affairs Department supports BCI’s ambitions and maintains its reputation as a trusted business partner, collaboratively delivering legal solutions that advances BCI’s strategy while safeguarding the interests of BCI and our clients. 

• A Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) 

• Called or qualified to be called to the bar of British Columbia 

• 5+ (8+ preferred) years’ experience at a Canadian law firm, in-house legal team, or equivalent setting with strong focus on employer-side employment law 

• Expertise in British Columbia employment law, including the Employment Standards Act (British Columbia), BC Human Rights Code, and related legislation 

• Experience advising on privacy laws, in particular the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (British Columbia) and GDPR 

• Experience developing or reviewing employment policies, employment agreements, and related governance documents 

• Familiarity with occupational health and safety legislation and workplace investigation best practices 

• Familiarity with employee workplace accommodations under the Human Rights Code (BC) 

• Familiarity with privacy compliance programs, including privacy impact assessments (PIAs) 

• Exposure to global mobility matters, including cross-border employment and secondment arrangements and related immigration considerations is an asset 

• Exposure to employment laws in New York, USA, India and/or UK is an asset 

• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements 

• Experience working with or within statutory or government agency entities 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience advising non-legal business partners on sensitive matters 

• Strong judgment and ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

• Serves as the primary internal advisor on employment law matters, including hiring practices, workplace governance documents, and global mobility matters 

• Advises on privacy law compliance, including obligations under applicable privacy legislation, with particular attention to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (British Columbia) and GDPR, and supports the organization’s privacy program including privacy impact assessments 

• Reviews, drafts and advises on BCI’s governance documents and practices to identify employment and privacy law risk, recommending updates as required 

• Monitors developments in employment and privacy law, proactively advises the business on legislative changes and emerging risks and works with the business to appropriately manage or mitigate those risks 

• Supports workplace investigations, providing guidance on process, scope, and findings in collaboration with Human Resources 

• Provides guidance on workplace accommodations 

• Drafts, reviews and negotiates commercial agreements, including agreements for HR operational activities and recruitment support 

• Provides timely and practical legal advice to internal business partners on contractual, regulatory, governance, and day-to-day operational legal matters across employment and privacy subject areas 

• Supports other areas of the business as may be required 

• Anticipates and foresees legal and business risks specific to own area of expertise and advises proactively 

• Builds relationships and communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders 

• Effectively manages external counsel, including providing instructions, reviewing advice and integrating that advice with BCI’s requirements 

• Resolves complex issues within areas of expertise and experience 

• Approaches work with an understanding of how it relates to the long-term objectives and strategies of the Legal Affairs department and BCI 

There is a strong preference for the role to be based at our Head Office in Victoria, BC. We will consider Vancouver, BC for the right candidate, with the expectation of frequent travel to Victoria. We are an in-person collaborative organization with the flexibility to work remotely 1-day a week.    

The annualized base salary range for this Victoria or Vancouver-based role is CAD $152,000 to $182,000 at the Counsel level, and CAD $180,000 to $220,000 at the Director & Senior Counsel Level.