Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada NAIT Full time

**Key Responsibilities**:
Under the direction of NAIT’s General Counsel, this position will assist with the provision of a full range of legal services for NAIT, including:

- Provision of verbal and written advice to internal clients at all levels of the organization, on a wide array of diverse legal matters;
- Drafting, reviewing, and participating in the negotiation of various contracts with suppliers, government departments, other institutions, clients, industry partners, and other parties (e.g., applied research agreements, software agreements, funding agreements, donation/endowment agreements, lease agreements, memoranda of understanding, practicum/work experience agreements, facilities contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and purchasing agreements arising from RFP awards);
- Provision of advice on matters of governance, policies, bylaws, legislative compliance, ethics, risk mitigation, litigation, administrative tribunals, and regulatory matters;
- Liaise with external legal counsel on some matters; and
- Fulfilling an advocacy role in resolution of disputes involving administrative tribunals or which may lead to litigation.

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- A high level of interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy
- Effective time management and prioritization skills
- Leadership skills, including advocacy on behalf of the Institute, conflict resolution, and/or consensus building

**Qualifications**:

- The position requires a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.), and active membership or eligibility for active membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
- A corporate/commercial law background is a strong asset.

**Remuneration**: Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

**Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.**

**About NAIT**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 12 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

**What we offer**

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

**Health and safety**

You can find the latest information on NAIT’s response to COVID-19 at nait.ca/covid19.

**Additional requirements**

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

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