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Staff Lawyer - Jobs in Halifax, NS

Dalhousie University
Job LocationHalifax, NS
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Job TypeFull Time

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Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Staff LawyerDepartment/Unit Schulich School of Law - GeneralLocation HalifaxPosting Number S319-22Employee Group NonePosition Type TermDuration of Contract (if applicable) Twelve months, negotiable, with the possibility of extensionEmployment Type Full TimeFull-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experienceClassificationProvisional StatementAbout Dalhousie UniversityDalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.Job SummaryDalhousie’s initio Technology and Innovation Law Clinic opened in March, 2020. The Clinic is operated by the Schulich School of Law and provides early-stage start-ups with access to legal advice, information, and services. The Clinic’s staff and students collaborate with other support services in the innovation ecosystem in Nova Scotia to provide much needed assistance to entrepreneurs starting high-growth companies.Key Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Director of the Law and Technology Institute at the Schulich School of Law, the Staff Lawyer will provide legal advice and services to early-stage companies in the areas of corporate law, intellectual property law, and technology law.
  • The Staff Lawyer will work directly with other entities in the innovation ecosystem in Nova Scotia.
  • Working closely with the Instructor of Record for the clinical advocacy law course, the Staff Lawyer will mentor and supervise an articled clerk and senior law students, and participate in the evaluation of student performance.
  • This position requires some business development activities, including presentations to early-stage start-up groups in the community.
NoteThe successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.QualificationsPracticing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, or eligible for admission in a short time frame, with at least five year’s experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required. Corporate law experience is essential. Experience in intellectual property and/or technology law would be a definite asset. Experience in start-up law would be an asset.Job CompetenciesAdditional InformationDalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.Application ConsiderationApplications from university employees and external candidates are given concurrent consideration. Among short-listed candidates, university employees will be given special consideration.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Diversity StatementDalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.Posting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies One (1)Open Date 08/03/2022Close Date 08/29/2022Open Until Filled NoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantQuick Apply
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