Closing Date: March 20, 2025

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

The College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is seeking a lawyer for in-house Legal Counsel.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Legal Counsel provides a wide range of legal services and advice to the CRNNL relating to the governance of the nursing profession, representing the CRNNL at hearings, during investigations and other administrative / regulatory processes. Legal Counsel also provides legal research, policy advice and other assistance as needed.

The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria:

• A law degree and membership in good standing of the Law Society of NL
• A minimum of 3-5 years of post-Bar private, corporate in-house or government legal practice, with experience in Administrative law
• Experience appearing before administrative tribunals and/or court.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

This is a permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week. The College offers an attractive compensation package that includes a competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and the Government of NL pension plan.

The salary range for this position is $114,877 to $149,341.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of application with resume by 5 p.m. on March 20, 2025 to Executive Director, 1033 Topsail Road, Mount Pearl, A1N 5E9; or via email to cfitzgerald@crnnl.ca. If further information is needed, please contact Executive Director Lynn Power at lpower@crnnl.ca.

The College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is the regulatory body for all Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in this province. CRNNL has been the regulatory body of RNs since 1954. The College of Registered Nurses sets the standard for nursing excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador.

www.crnnl.ca

Posted: February 25, 2025