Commercial Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Government of Alberta Full time
Job Title: Commercial Legal Counsel

As a Commercial Legal Counsel with the Government of Alberta, you will provide professional legal services to the judiciary in accordance with relevant legislation, regulation, legal procedure, and precedent.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal research, analysis, and recommendations relating to matters before the Court of Justice.
  • Advise justices of all divisions of the Court of Justice on legal matters.
  • Assist with the mentorship of articling students.

The successful candidate will be highly autonomous, executing and advising on standard, non-standard, and complex legal issues and research projects. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) Degree is required, supplemented by:

  • Minimum of four (4) years directly related post-bar legal experience for the pay classification of Civil Crown Counsel 2 (CCC2).
  • Minimum of eleven (11) years directly related post-bar legal experience for the pay classification of Civil Crown Counsel 3 (CCC3).
  • Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or eligibility for membership.

Related legal experience includes extensive experience with Canadian legal research tools, well-developed research and analytical skills, and exceptional legal writing skills. Prior court or tribunal experience is also essential.

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.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience.



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