Closing date: 24 June 2026

Position: Full Time

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

Reporting to the CEO/Registrar, Legal Counsel provides a wide range of legal services and advice to the College relating to the governance of the nursing profession.  The position will also represent the College at hearings, deliver legal advice during investigations and in other administrative / regulatory processes, including 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 $117,175 to $152,327.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of application with resume by 5 p.m. on June 24, 2026 to CEO/Registrar, 1033 Topsail Road, Mount Pearl, A1N 5E9; or via email to cfitzgerald@nlcn.ca. If further information is needed, please contact Chief Executive Officer/Registrar Lynn Power at lpower@nlcn.ca

The NL College of Nurses exists to serve the public by regulating Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Psychiatric Nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador. We establish standards for safe, ethical, and skilled nursing practice.

Our goal is to ensure that anyone receiving nursing care in this province can trust that it is safe and accountable.

Posted: 29 May 2026