Legal Counsel

The BCFMA Legal Counsel is a member of the Professional Employees Association (PEA) and reports to the Vice President (VP). This position is a member of the in-house Legal team and is responsible for providing Directors, Case Managers and other BC Family Maintenance Agency staff with advice on all aspects of family maintenance law. Legal Counsel must update and maintain knowledge of all applicable legislation, regulations, policy and procedures. This includes the provision of specialized legal advice on family maintenance law matters to program managers and staff as well as ensuring that they are available and prepared to represent BCFMA in all courts in the province.