The Law Society of British Columbia is the independent regulator of the legal profession in British Columbia, responsible for protecting the public interest in the administration of justice and maintaining confidence in the legal profession. Through its independent Tribunal, the Law Society adjudicates disciplinary, credentials, and regulatory matters that are essential to ensuring fairness, accountability, and professional integrity.

The Law Society of British Columbia is seeking its next Tribunal Chair. Reporting to the Benchers, the Tribunal Chair provides independent leadership to the Tribunal, ensuring its proceedings reflect the highest standards of fairness, transparency, efficiency, and administrative justice. The Chair oversees hearing processes, supports and develops adjudicators, champions continuous improvement and modernization initiatives, and helps guide the Tribunal through an evolving regulatory environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful public-interest contribution while shaping the future of administrative justice in British Columbia.

The ideal candidate is a practising member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia with at least ten years of legal practice experience. They bring demonstrated leadership experience, expertise in administrative law and adjudication, exceptional judgment and integrity, and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. Experience chairing tribunals, hearings, boards, committees, or other formal decision-making bodies is highly valued. A demonstrated commitment to reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility is essential.

This flexible, part-time appointment offers compensation of $120,000 and requires an estimated commitment of ~two days per week. Operating in a hybrid environment, the role combines virtual participation with periodic in-person attendance for hearings, meetings, and other Tribunal-related activities.

To Apply

To fill this position, Law Society of British Columbia has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online. For more information, please contact Sana Iqbal Sana.Iqbal@odgers.com of Odgers.

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Law Society of British Columbia is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Law Society of British Columbia throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

The Law Society is committed to attracting a diverse pool of candidates and welcomes applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and others from historically underrepresented groups.

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.