Director of Policy & Strategic Initiatives

• Join a team where you can enjoy work-life balance and do meaningful work
• Receive a competitive annual salary of $173,051 to $205,987, plus full benefits
• Enjoy a positive work culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, collaboration, and innovation

About the Law Society of British Columbia

The Law Society ensures the public is well served by legal professionals who are honourable and competent. We regulate the legal profession in BC, protecting the public interest in the administration of justice, by setting and enforcing standards of professional conduct for lawyers. We also bring a voice to issues affecting the justice system and the delivery of legal services.

The Law Society of BC is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top 100 Employers of 2024 for the third year in a row. We are an organization that values a positive work culture, and that includes ensuring we are a diverse, equitable, collaborative, and innovative organization both inside and out. We are also passionate about employee development and wellness, and are proud to offer comprehensive benefits and support to our team members.

To read more about us, our mission, various initiatives, and resources, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

The Law Society is currently seeking a full-time Director of Policy & Strategic Initiatives to join our team in a hybrid work environment, in Vancouver, B.C.

In this key leadership role, you will report to the Chief Operating Officer and oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic initiatives and policy frameworks that support informed decision-making at the highest levels of the organization. You will serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director/CEO, Benchers, Committees, Task Forces, and internal stakeholders, while leading the Policy & Planning team and managing departmental resources. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating the Law Society’s strategic planning processes and translating goals into measurable action plans
• Overseeing policy development across complex portfolios and ensuring proposals advance organizational priorities
• Implementing, monitoring, and evaluating policy decisions and projects to keep initiatives on track
• Identifying risks, issues, and improvement opportunities and recommending innovative solutions
• Preparing and presenting analysis, reports, and recommendations to Benchers, Committees, Task Forces, and external stakeholders
• Overseeing the development of work plans, meeting materials, agendas, and minutes for governance bodies
• Managing the Policy & Planning departmental budget and ensuring effective resource allocation
• Hiring, supervising, supporting, and developing Policy & Planning staff, including lawyers, analysts, and administrative roles
• Providing leadership, coaching, and direction to foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment
• Advising on policy, strategy, and innovation matters and supporting the COO with emerging initiatives
• Coordinating cross-departmental collaboration to ensure consistent, informed, and timely policy processes
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with board members, senior staff, and external partners to support strategic priorities

About You

To qualify, you will need a bachelor’s or master's degree in a relevant field such as law, political science, public policy, or public administration, and significant experience supporting organizational leadership in policy or strategic advisory work. A minimum of 10 years of recent experience in the regulatory, government, public sector, or non-profit environment will also be essential.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Knowledge of Law Society rules, professional ethics, and professional competence models
• Experience navigating governance structures and supporting board or committee processes
• Familiarity with the regulation of professionals or government relations
• Experience working with lawyers or legal teams
• Previous experience managing budgets and supervising professional staff
• Recent experience in legal research, public policy development, legislation/regulation development, or regulatory activities
• Eligibility for membership in the Law Society of BC 

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong interpersonal skills, communication, relationship-building abilities, and a collaborative leadership style, along with the intuition and judgment needed to navigate complex organizational and political dynamics. You bring adaptability, composure under pressure, and the ability to lead a team through significant organizational change.

This is a meaningful and high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who is deeply committed to advancing public-interest regulation, shaping strategic direction, and building trusted relationships across the organization. If you thrive in complex, evolving environments and are motivated by influencing policy at a systems level, we want to hear from you.

About the Benefits

As recognition for all your hard work and determination, you can look forward to an annual salary ranging from $173,051 to $205,987, evaluated on skills and experience, plus the following:

• A hybrid work model
• Extended health benefits, including vision, prescription, and dental coverage
• Insurance coverage including accidental death and dismemberment, life, and short and long-term disability
• 4 weeks' vacation to start 
• The Law Society health spending account
• RRSP matching
• Join an organization that promotes a healthy life-work balance and a respectful workplace
• Team and organization social events such as monthly socials, celebrating birthday and service milestones, and annual events including the annual winter party and recognition lunch