Legal Counsel

2 days ago

Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

Your Opportunity:
Description:
The Legal Counsel, Labour & Employment (Legal Counsel) represents AHS in labour arbitration hearings, administrative tribunals, and Court throughout the Province; is accountable for assigned legal files, matters or issues; and works with clients and witnesses in preparation for hearings. The Legal Counsel provides accurate, concise, and practical advice to internal clients and stakeholders to address specific facts and legal issues which may be of complex and sensitive nature, while supporting the service delivery model, guiding principles and vision of the AHS and Legal & Privacy Department. Legal Counsel must be knowledgeable in applicable legislation as well as the applicable collective agreements and common law. While outlining rights, obligations and liabilities to all parties involved, the Legal Counsel also handles inquiries from clients independently, escalating to the AGC as appropriate. Critical to the role is the ability to formulate legal solutions and balance business requirements against legal risks.
- **Recovery Alberta**:N
- ** Classification**:Legal Counsel
- ** Union**:Exempt
- ** Unit and Program**:Labour & Employment, Legal
- ** Primary Location**:Seventh Street Plaza
- ** Location Details**:Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- ** Negotiable Location**:Within Edmonton Zone
- ** Employee Class**:Regular Full Time
- ** FTE**:1.00
- ** Posting End Date**:31-DEC-2024
- ** Date Available**:13-JAN-2025
- ** Hours per Shift**:7.75
- ** Length of Shift in weeks**:2
- ** Shifts per cycle**:10
- ** Shift Pattern**:Days
- ** Days Off**:Saturday/Sunday
- ** Minimum Salary**:$59.93
- ** Maximum Salary**:$105.27
- ** Vehicle Requirement**:Not Applicable

**Required Qualifications**:
A member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta entitled to practice in Alberta. With a Law degree from a recognized university and a minimum of 5 years of legal practice, you have experience with labour, employment, human rights and privacy in a unionized environment. You have knowledge and experience with applicable legislation including the Alberta Labour Relations Code, Employment Standards Code, and the Alberta Human Rights Act. The equivalencies in experience may be considered.

**Additional Required Qualifications**:
In addition to excellent legal, analytical and advocacy skills, you have superior communication skills, strong organizational and influential skills, client-focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services. You are also creative and innovative in providing solutions. You are motivated to learn, independent, a self-starter with a strong commitment to operating within a team environment and able to work with others to achieve common goals.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Previous experience representing clients in the public sector, administrative tribunals, arbitrations or litigation, and experience in a unionized environment is an asset. Any additional experience in immigration or employment M&A is a bonus.

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