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2 months ago
The Law Society of Alberta (“Law Society”) regulates the legal profession in the public interest.
In alignment with the Law Society’s vision, mission, and strategic plan, the Counsel department is committed to promoting and enforcing a high standard of professional conduct and ensures that lawyers in Alberta practice in accordance with the Legal Profession Act, the Rules of the Law Society of Alberta, and the Code of Conduct.
As a key member of the Counsel department and on behalf of the Law Society, Legal Counsel will represent the Law Society in all types of internal hearings and appeals, including disciplinary hearings. Legal Counsel also represents the Law Society at all levels of court, as required. The Counsel department actively supports the Law Society’s mission to be a model regulator, including protecting the public interest and preserving the fundamental principles of justice.
In addition, the Counsel department provides support and legal advice to external stakeholders, such as Benchers, and all internal stakeholders, including the Executive Leadership team. To that end, Legal Counsel will be involved in effectively managing organizational risk.
Success in this position requires excellent communication, analytical, organizational, judgment, leadership and time management skills.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs Legal Counsel, you will:
- Act on behalf of the Law Society in hearings and appeals.
- Appear at all levels of court and work with professionals to provide legal and strategic expertise to all Law Society departments and other committees.
- Provide advice on operational and public policy matters including assisting in the analysis, drafting, and implementation of initiatives.
- Provide expert and strategic legal advice to managers and stakeholders.
- Anticipate issues and assess risk strategically.
- Proactively identify solutions to eliminate or mitigate risks and base decision making processes on ethics and integrity.
- Maintain professional working relationships with external parties including regulators, external counsel, and clients.
- Manage various projects and deadlines.
- Ensure legal objectives are met.
- Research unique legal issues and identify applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes.
- Participate in settlement negotiations as required.
- Negotiate, write, and execute agreements that minimize risk and protect legal rights.
- Remain abreast of legislative changes.
- Other tasks as assigned.
- Law degree and call to the Bar, required.
- Member of, or eligible for membership with, the Law Society of Alberta, required.
- 7+ years of practice experience, ideally with an emphasis on administrative law, litigation, prosecution and/or risk management.
- Broad legal knowledge including an understanding of administrative law principles, litigation and the Rules of Court, and basic understanding of core general practice areas including family, real estate, wills, etc.
- Demonstrated advanced written and oral communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team.
- Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives.
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
- Highly organized, able to prioritize and change focus effortlessly as need arises.
- Excellent judgment and analytical skills.
- Interested in and capable of growing to meet additional changes and challenges that may be added to this position over time.
- Ability to anticipate and interpret legal issues or risks.
- Ability to be flexible in response to rule and policy amendments that affect day-to-day work.
- Committed to continuing education and maintaining professional development.
- Occasional business travel within Alberta may be required.
The Law Society values diversity in its workforce and equal access to opportunity.
The Law Society is partnering with Caldwell on this search. Interested applicants should inquire directly with Meaghan Loughry at mloughry@caldwell.com.
What We Offer- Comprehensive compensation package including employer-funded benefits and group RRSP plan contributions.
- Work-life balance benefits that allow you to balance your career and personal commitments.
- Access to a free onsite gym and tenant lounge.
- Private Reflection Rooms to observe religious or cultural beliefs, meditate or take a mental health break.
- Professional development opportunities.
We also offer a flexible hybrid working environment. In-office attendance is required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. You are also more than welcome to continue to work four or five days in the office if that is your preference.
Having multiple in-office days allows room for collaboration, social connections, mentorship and cross-departmental interaction, while remote days still allow you to manage your work-life balance effectively.
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