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Senior Legislative Counsel

3 months ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Government of Alberta Full time
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Key Responsibilities

The Government of Alberta is seeking a highly skilled Legislative Counsel to join our team. As a Legislative Counsel, you will be responsible for drafting high-quality government bills and regulations, providing advice to the government and Crown agencies on legislative and regulatory policies, and mentoring legislative drafters to assist in achieving legislative objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Mentoring legislative drafters with less drafting experience;
  • Contributing to the drafting resources of the Legislative Counsel Office;
  • Providing legal and legislative advice and opinions on legislative proposals made by Ministries;
  • Advising ministry officials on their legislative proposals and assisting them in achieving their policy goals through legislation where appropriate;
  • Providing impartial, high-quality legislative drafting services to the government;
  • Drafting bills and regulations in a timely and effective manner in accordance with drafting standards;
  • Responding to client ministries' concerns and questions regarding the making, drafting, and filing of regulations.

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) is required. You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta. A minimum of 10 years of legislative drafting experience is required.

Intellectual inquiry, problem-solving and innovative thinking, combined with precision and thoroughness, are required in this position. Strong client focus, effective verbal and written communication skills, and effective interpersonal skills are essential to your success in this role, as you must understand your client's policy goals and be able to express them in a legislative framework that the clients can understand and explain to others.

The ability to work both independently and collaboratively will ensure you are successful in meeting the demands of this position.

What We Offer

The Government of Alberta offers a positive workplace culture and work-life balance, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. We are committed to providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed in their roles.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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