Law Society of Saskatchewan Job Board
King's Counsel Committee
remote
2002 Victoria Avenue Suite 1100, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4P 0R7
volunteer . May 6, 2026
2002 Victoria Avenue Suite 1100, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4P 0R7
volunteer . May 6, 2026
Description
About the Law Society
The Law Society of Saskatchewan regulates the practice of law in the public interest.
The Law Society is responsible for several appointment processes. For further information, please consult the Law Society’s webpage on appointments.
In line with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission Equity Program, the Law Society encourages applications from equity-seeking/equity-deserving groups with diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. This includes Indigenous candidates, women, persons with disabilities, racialized groups, 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals, and others who hold unique and complex lived experiences.
Position description
The Law Society is inviting applications from members for appointment to the Law Society King’s Counsel Committee.
The designation of King’s Counsel is made by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General through a selection process that includes consultation with the Law Society of Saskatchewan, the Canadian Bar Association and the Courts. Applications to the Law Society for King’s Counsel appointments are reviewed by the King’s Counsel Committee, which consists of the following:
- Past President of the Law Society
- A member Bencher of the Law Society
- A public representative Bencher appointed to the Law Society
- A member of the Law Society
The Committee will meet up to four times between September and November 2026 to select and recommend approximately seven candidates for consideration by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General, who makes the final selections for King’s Counsel designations.
Term and reappointment
Term concludes December 31, 2026.
Eligibility
Applicants must be a member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan.
Compensation and benefits
This is a volunteer position.
Collection of voluntary demographic data
The application will contain voluntary demographic questions. Information will be kept confidential and used only for fulfillment of the appointment or aggregate reporting. In instances where the Law Society nominates candidates, information will be shared with the appointing agency or organization.
To apply
Please include the following in your application:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Consent to Release of Information and Declaration for the Purposes of Appointments (https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/wp-content/uploads/Consent-to-Release-of-Information-and-Declaration-for-the-Purpose-of-Appointments.pdf)
Apply online by Friday, May 29, 2026, at https://lawsociety-sk-humi.applytojobs.ca/governance/47498.
Accessibility needs
The Law Society values diversity and will provide accommodation to allow full participation. Please provide notification of any accessibility needs or accommodation in relation to any part of the application process.
The Law Society thanks all applicants for their interest. The appointee selected will be contacted by the Law Society.
Contact for questions
E-mail Len Daniels at len.daniels@lawsociety.sk.ca.