Legal Counsel

3 days ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Law Society of Alberta Full time
Job Title: Legal Counsel

The Law Society of Alberta is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join our team. As a key member of our Counsel department, you will play a critical role in promoting and enforcing a high standard of professional conduct and ensuring 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.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Represent the Law Society in internal hearings and appeals, including disciplinary hearings.
  • Represent the Law Society at all levels of court, as required.
  • Provide legal advice and support to external stakeholders, such as Benchers, and all internal stakeholders, including the Executive Leadership team.
  • Manage organizational risk and provide expert and strategic legal advice to managers and stakeholders.
  • Anticipate and assess risk strategically, and proactively identify solutions to eliminate or mitigate risks.
  • Maintain professional working relationships with external parties, including regulators, external counsel, and clients.
  • Manage various projects and deadlines, and ensure legal objectives are met.
  • Research unique legal issues and identify applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes.
  • Participate in settlement negotiations as required, and negotiate, write, and execute agreements that minimize risk and protect legal rights.
Qualifications:
  • 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, and high degree of professional ethics and integrity.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and change focus effortlessly as need arises.
  • Excellent judgment and analytical skills, and 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, and committed to continuing education and maintaining professional development.
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 offer a flexible hybrid working environment, with in-office attendance required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. You are also welcome to continue to work four or five days in the office if that is your preference.

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