Lawyer 1
Office of the Attorney General
Department of Justice and Public Safety
Corporate, Commercial and Property Law Group - Legal Services Branch
Fredericton, NB
Open Competition / Permanent

Interested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB!

Who we are
The Attorney General is the law officer of the Executive Council and is responsible to see that the administration of public affairs is in accordance with the law and to ensure protection of the public interest. The Legal Services Branch provides civil and constitutional legal advice and representation to all provincial government departments and related agencies.

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking an individual to join the Legal Services Branch as Lawyer 1 within the Corporate, Commercial and Property Law Group.

What you will do
As a member of the Corporate, Commercial, and Property Law Group, the successful candidate will work with other lawyers in a team setting and will be responsible for conducting real property transactions including purchases, sales and leases, providing legal advice on commercial and contractual matters including preparation of documentation to further the business objectives of government departments and must have a thorough understanding of, and previous experience in, corporate, commercial, and property law.

Work environment

• Location: Chancery Place, 675 King Street, Fredericton, NB
• Opportunity for hybrid work arrangement within New Brunswick, with prior approval from management
• Minimum 36.25 work hours per week
• We promote a scent-reduced environment

Who you are
As a team player, you will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Key Behavioral Traits: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Analytical thinking / judgment,
• Client service orientation,
• Effective interactive communication,
• Initiative, self-control/stamina,
• Commitment to learning, and
• Teamwork and cooperation.

Need to have (essential skills and qualifications)

• Law Degree;
• Membership in good standing or eligibility for membership in good standing with the Law Society of New Brunswick;
• Thorough understanding of, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate, commercial, and property law.

Please state your date of admission to a Canadian Law society.

Written and spoken competence in French and English is required. Please state your language capability.

Candidates must demonstrate on their applications how they have acquired the education and experience for this position. Your resume should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment. Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please indicate in your resumé your language preference for an interview.

Applicants are required to submit with their application a writing sample of no more than five pages that they have authored within the last five years. If applying by email or mail, please attach/include the writing sample. If applying online, please send the writing sample in a separate email to the address below.

Nice to Have (asset qualifications)
Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate, commensurate with years at the bar:

• Experience in Information Technology and Data Sharing Agreements.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

Operational requirements

• Travel;
• Possession of a valid driver's license; and
• Working outside of regular hours of work without prior notice.

Wage
$57 954 to $109 096 annually, depending on education and experience.

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan;
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training;
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services;
• Additional benefits based on the collective agreement.

How to apply
We encourage applicants to apply on-line at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address by July 4, 2025, indicating competition number R78-2025-0441. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Justice and Public Safety
Human Resource Services
Marysville Place
20 McGloin St., 3rd Floor
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3A 5T8
Tel: (506) 453-2719

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the?Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.
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