Barrister & Solicitor - Trade, Innovation, Post

1 month ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**About Us**

The Legal Services Division of the Ministry of Justice supports the Minister in providing legal advice to the Premier and Cabinet. With a comprehensive understanding of government’s legislative and regulatory frameworks, policy objectives, and key programs, the division provides legal services and advice to all government departments.

The Legal Services Division is proud to be a learning organization and offers employees opportunities to learn and grow in their careers. With its inclusive workforce, employees are engaged and supported at all career stages.

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 50991
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 12, 2024
Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 2 - Civil Crown Counsel 3

**Salary**:
**Civil Crown Counsel 2** (Four years to 11 years of related experience):
$5,148.92 - $6,376.28 bi-weekly ($134,386 - $166,420/year)

**Civil Crown Counsel 3 **(More than 11 years of related experience):
$6,857.81 - $7,604.03 bi-weekly ($178,988 - $198,465/year)

**Role Responsibilities**:
Alberta Justice - Legal Services Division - has an opportunity to join the Trade, Innovation, Post Secondary Legal Team (TIPS).

TIPS provides legal and strategic advice to the Government of Alberta, including to the following departments: Jobs, Economy and Trade, Advanced Education, Tourism and Sport, Technology and Innovation, and Executive Council. We provide advice on contract and procurement matters, legislative development, domestic and international trade agreements, risk management, and departmental programs and strategic initiatives. The work is fast paced and provided in a team environment.

We are seeking a lawyer to assist with a variety of legal matters, primarily for Jobs, Economy and Trade and Executive Council. An aptitude and interest in trade matters is essential.

The responsibilities of this role will include:

- Providing legal advice and representation regarding trade disputes, and other related matters;
- Acting as a resource for Legal Services Division colleagues in relation to trade law, for example in relation to any dispute settlement process (both person-to government and government-to-government dispute settlement processes);
- Advising on procurement issues (such as compliance with trade agreements and procurement dispute settlement processes);
- Conducting legal research on domestic and international trade and investment law; and
- Drafting substantive legal opinions (often with cross-ministry involvement).

The legal work will include matters relating to domestic and international trade negotiations, agreements and trade disputes, Alberta legislation, grant agreements, investment and export opportunities, and related programs.
- A strong client focus with the ability to respond quickly to address client needs;
- Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills;
- Strong research skills;
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
- High flexibility and the ability to work alone and with a team; and
- An aptitude and interest in trade law.

**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
**Systems Thinking**: Work done is part of a larger integrated and inner-related environment. Allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
**Creative Problem Solving**: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
**Agility**: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience and work effectively in changing environments.
**Drive for Results**: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization while maintaining accountability.
**Develop Networks**: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with stakeholders.
**Build Collaborative Environment**: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively.
**Develop Self and Others**: Commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.

**Qualifications**:
**Assets include specific experience providing legal advice on**:

- Contracting and procurement;
- Statutory interpretation;
- Domestic trade agreements (CFTA and NWPTA);
- International trade agreements (CUSMA, WTO Agreements, CETA/Canada-UK TCA, CPTPP);
- Dispute settlement processes (in the trade and procurement context or otherwise); and
- Administrative law principles

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