Legal Services & Corporate Affairs Posted : August 19, 2026 Full-Time On-site Reporting to the Vice President,Communications,Community Relations and General Counsel, the Director, Legal Servicesprovidesabroadrangeoflegal services to the organization. In this leadership role, the Director, Legal Services willberesponsibleforappropriate riskmanagementregardinglegal issues and for ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the organization. Provides expert legal support and guidance to corporate, planning, and operational departments, as well as to all levels within the organization, including executives, directors, and managers, on a wide variety of legal matters/issues with a goal of achieving effective decision-making and appropriate risk management while supporting strategic objectives.

Workswithinternalstakeholders,externallegalcounsel,andthirdpartiestoreview, negotiateand draft a wide variety of commercial agreements, including leases, licenses, feasibility agreements, project development agreements, procurement documents, and purchase and sale agreements.

Oversees

Indigenous files, including providing advice on Indigenous consultation, and negotiating and implementing benefit and protocol agreements in collaboration with the Indigenous Affairs department. Prepares various standard-formlegal documents, including commercial agreements, leases, land tenure documents, and contracts. Anticipates andidentifieslegal issues andadvisesthe organization on legal strategies and solutions to mitigate legal risk.

Reviews, research, and interprets applicable legislation, case law, and legal writings. Prepares legal opinions asrequired, that may have a significant impact on PRPA and its activities. Advises and drafts documents in respect of corporate governance matters, including by-laws and corporate policies.

Assistswith the preparation and monitoring of strategicobjectivesand operational goals.



Develops team members, builds engagement, elevates, and manages direct reports’ performancethrough regular one-on-one meetings to provide support, feedback, and guidance to direct reports including communicating team goals, prioritizing tasks, andidentifyingareasfor training and skill development. Providesenterprise‑levelleadership by strengthening organizational capability, reinforcing a healthy and inclusive workplace culture, and embedding legal thinking that supports collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

Manages teamwork and time off to ensure business continuity while providing PRPA witha high levelof service Regular,full-time position (37.5 hoursper week). Regular working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with 1 hour lunch break (unpaid), with theoptiontoparticipatein theflex-time program. Bachelor of Law Degree and membership in the Law Society of British Columbia Practicing lawyer with 7+ years of broad corporate/commercial experience in a law firm ormid-to-large-sizecorporation.

Experience in reviewing,drafting, and negotiating contracts.

Experience working with lease documentation and related legal work.

Experience in, aboriginal, real property, and environmental law preferred. Expertobservation,analysis,andjudgement. Robust leadership and management skills. Strong relationship building skills. Demonstratethe abilityto manage multiple projects concurrently and to effectively handle changing priorities.

Demonstratethe abilitytolead,plan,direct,manage,andimplement. Able to obtain security clearance under Transport Canada’s Security Clearance Program. Possess valid Class 5 Driver’s License. This position is eligible for a performance-based variable incentive targeted at 25% of the base salary.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are at the heart of PRPA’s culture and play a vital role in our growth strategy. Individuals of Indigenous descent are strongly encouraged to apply. #

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