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Legal Counsel
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Job Title: Barrister & Solicitor
Job Requisition ID: 62028
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Not specified
Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 1 - 3
Salary: Competitive salary range
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced lawyer to join our team as a Barrister & Solicitor.
The Legal Services Division of Alberta Justice is the civil legal advisor to the Government of Alberta. Our team provides legal advice to Government departments, manages risks, conducts civil litigation, and drafts bills, regulations, Orders in Council, and Ministerial orders. We are looking for a dynamic lawyer to provide solicitor services to our clients and build on solid relationships.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Drafting substantive legal opinions (often with cross-ministry involvement)
- Providing legal and strategic advice to a diverse group of clients, with a focus on:
- Administrative Law
- Contracts Law
- Corporate Law
- Statutory Interpretation
- Privacy Law
- Drafting and review of contracts, grants, and other legal agreements
- Legal advisory services for the development of legislative projects
- Advising on procurement issues
- Conducting legal research
- Acting as a resource for Legal Services Division colleagues
To achieve success in this role, you will demonstrate:
- A strong client focus with the ability to respond quickly to address client needs;
- Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills;
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
- High flexibility and the ability to work alone and with a team;
Qualifications
A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD). For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required. You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
Below is the minimum number of years required for each classification:
- Civil Crown Counsel 1 (up to 4 years of related experience)
- Civil Crown Counsel 2 (4 years to 11 years of related experience)
- Civil Crown Counsel 3 (over 11 years of related experience)
Assets include experience providing legal advice on:
- Contracts 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)
In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:
- Legal experience and expertise;
- Relevant strengths and skills; and
- Reasons for interest in the position.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Bowker Building, Edmonton, Alberta
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
