Litigation Counsel

Alberta Securities Commission

Litigation Counsel responsible for prosecuting alleged violations of the Securities Act in hearings. Joining the ASC's Enforcement Division for hands-on advocacy in the public interest.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeCalgary • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prosecuting alleged violations of the Securities Act (Alberta) in hearings conducted before panels of the Commission
Represent the ASC in two to three hearings a year
Provide legal advice and negotiating settlements on other files
Work collaboratively with investigators, evidence management analysts and other litigation counsel to disrupt securities misconduct and prepare for and conduct hearings, trials and appeals
Prepare legal memoranda that provide an assessment of and recommendations for each assigned case
Conduct legal research in relation to Enforcement files
Draft Notices of Hearing, submissions and other documents for administrative proceedings
Conduct and supervise disclosure in accordance with the requisite legal standards
Make interim and interlocutory applications at the Court of Kings Bench, Alberta Court of Justice, and the ASC
Prepare witnesses for giving testimony
Attempt to resolve matters through settlement negotiations when appropriate
Provide legal advice on securities law issues to all professional members of the ASC

Requirements

What you’ll need

A law degree and be an active member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
A minimum of three years of experience practicing law, with a focus on litigation, preferably involving securities law, administrative law, and hearing or trial work
Experienced candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered for Senior Litigation Counsel depending on experience level and demonstrated competencies
An interest in the regulation of capital markets and the public interest
A proactive, self-motivated approach with superior analytical ability and sound oral and written advocacy skills
A strong professional work ethic and ability to work both alone and on a collaborative team
Provide a Police Information Check with results satisfactory to the ASC prior to commencement of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

100 per cent employer-paid benefits
Comprehensive health and dental
Employee life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Retirement benefits
Travel insurance
Paid vacation time
Flex and sick days
Employee family assistance program
Transportation allowance
Generous flexible spending account
Professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training
Fun initiatives offered through ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchlitigationdrafting legal documentsnegotiating settlementsconducting hearingspreparing legal memorandamaking court applicationssupervising disclosureadvocacy skillssecurities law

Soft Skills

collaborative workanalytical abilityoral communicationwritten communicationproactive approachself-motivationprofessional work ethicteamworkproblem-solvingnegotiation

Certifications

law degreeactive member of Law Society of Alberta