Legal Officer
Government of Alberta
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Edmonton • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$142,571 - CA$176,556 per year
About the role
- Provide legal advice and guidance to inform Tribunal operations and decisions
- Develop and lead training for members and staff
- Assess risk related to organizational decisions and operations
- Provide expert legal advice to facilitate timely resolution of applications
- Advise on corporate matters aligning with Government of Alberta policies
- Represent the Tribunal in appeals and judicial review matters
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree
- A minimum of four (4) years experience as a qualified legal practitioner
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
- A minimum of 6+ years of directly related experience in administrative law (preference)
- Knowledge and experience of stakeholders and related legislation is an asset
- Cover Letter explaining skills and qualifications relevant to the role
Benefits
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal advicerisk assessmentcorporate lawadministrative lawjudicial reviewlegal representationstakeholder engagementlegislation knowledge
Soft Skills
training developmentleadershipcommunicationadvisory skills
Certifications
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)Juris Doctor (JD)Law Society of Alberta membership