Senior Legal Counsel, Market Regulation

Alberta Securities Commission

Senior Legal Counsel assisting with developing securities regulatory policies. Engaging with market participants and conducting legal research in Calgary for the Alberta Securities Commission.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeCalgary • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with the development of securities regulatory policy.
Engage with market participants to understand securities-related challenges.
Consider securities regulatory solutions to challenges.
Conduct legal research and analysis for market regulation issues.
Work on initiatives involving rapidly evolving technologies while balancing innovation and investor protection.
Conduct legal analysis and provide advice and recommendations regarding registration, compliance, and policy development.
Participate on national working groups to ensure consistent application of securities laws across Canada.
Work on committees regarding the regulation of crypto-asset trading platforms and digital assets.
Provide legal input and direction to various oversight teams.
Draft legal memos summarizing relevant areas of law and present policy recommendations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A law degree and membership in good standing (or eligible for membership) with the Law Society of Alberta.
10 plus years of experience in one or more areas of securities, corporate/commercial, regulatory, or administrative law.
Strong written advocacy skills and the ability to succinctly explain complex legal and business matters.
Relevant experience in dealing with digital assets or fintech is highly preferred.
Industry experience in securities law including dealing with registrants, marketplaces and related securities law requirements.
A practical and responsive approach to problem solving and priority management.
Experience with regulatory requirements and interpreting complex legislation.
Exceptional research and analytical skills, incorporating attention to detail and the ability to think critically and creatively.
The proven ability to think critically, evaluate alternative positions and make decisions.
Strong maturity and superior communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to their audiences both verbally and in writing.
The ability to meet tight deadlines, work well in a team environment, and manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
Excellent tact and diplomacy, and the ability to work productively with staff at all levels of the ASC and with other Canadian jurisdictions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Assist with the development of securities regulatory policy.
Engage with market participants to understand securities-related challenges.
Consider securities regulatory solutions to challenges.
Conduct legal research and analysis for market regulation issues.
Work on initiatives involving rapidly evolving technologies while balancing innovation and investor protection.
Conduct legal analysis and provide advice and recommendations regarding registration, compliance, and policy development.
Participate on national working groups to ensure consistent application of securities laws across Canada.
Work on committees regarding the regulation of crypto-asset trading platforms and digital assets.
Provide legal input and direction to various oversight teams.
Draft legal memos summarizing relevant areas of law and present policy recommendations. 🎯 Requirements
A law degree and membership in good standing (or eligible for membership) with the Law Society of Alberta.
10 plus years of experience in one or more areas of securities, corporate/commercial, regulatory, or administrative law.
Strong written advocacy skills and the ability to succinctly explain complex legal and business matters.
Relevant experience in dealing with digital assets or fintech is highly preferred.
Industry experience in securities law including dealing with registrants, marketplaces and related securities law requirements.
A practical and responsive approach to problem solving and priority management.
Experience with regulatory requirements and interpreting complex legislation.
Exceptional research and analytical skills, incorporating attention to detail and the ability to think critically and creatively.
The proven ability to think critically, evaluate alternative positions and make decisions.
Strong maturity and superior communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to their audiences both verbally and in writing.
The ability to meet tight deadlines, work well in a team environment, and manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchlegal analysispolicy developmentcomplianceregistrationadvocacyproblem solvingregulatory requirementsinterpretation of legislationdrafting legal memos

Soft Skills

strong written communicationcritical thinkingattention to detailcreativityteamworktime managementtactdiplomacyadaptabilityability to meet deadlines

Certifications

law degreemembership with the Law Society of Alberta