Barrister & Solicitor at 755824 Alberta Ltd OA Tokyo Express

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

210552.09

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Research, Contract Law, Administrative Law, Corporate Law, Statutory Interpretation, Privacy Law, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Client Focus, Flexibility, Teamwork

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job InformationJob Title: Barrister & Solicitor Job Requisition ID: 77799Ministry: JusticeLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full timeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: December 11, 2025Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 1-3Salary: Civil Crown Counsel 1: $3,854.79 to $4,855.92 bi-weekly ($100,610.02 - $126,739.51 per year)Civil Crown Counsel 2: $5,462.50 to $6,764.60 bi-weekly ($142,571.25 - $176,556.06 per year)Civil Crown Counsel 3: $7,275.46 to $8,067.13 bi-weekly ($189,889.51- $210,552.09 per year)One of Alberta Justice’s core businesses is to provide legal and strategic services to government which is done by the Legal Services Division. It includes providing legal advice, managing risks, and drafting legislation, regulations and orders-in-council. Legal Services is proud to be a learning organization and offers employees opportunities to learn and grow in their careers.Role Responsibilities Are you an exceptional lawyer looking for a unique challenge with meaningful impact? Alberta Justice - Legal Services Division has an opportunity for you to join the Trade, Innovation, Post Secondary Legal Team (TIPS). We are looking for a dynamic lawyer to provide solicitor services to our clients and to build on solid relationships. TIPS provides legal and strategic advice to the Government of Alberta, including to the following departments: Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, Advanced Education, Tourism and Sport, Technology and Innovation, and Executive Council. We provide advice on contract and procurement matters, legislative development, domestic and international trade agreements, risk management, and departmental programs and strategic initiatives. The work is fast paced and provided in a team environment. In your role with TIPS, your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to: Drafting substantive legal opinions (often with cross-ministry involvement), Providing legal and strategic advice to a diverse group of clients, with a focus on Administrative Law Contracts Law Corporate Law Statutory Interpretation Privacy Law, Drafting and review of contracts, grants, and other legal agreements, Providing legal advisory services for the development of legislative projects, Advising on procurement issues, Conducting legal research, and Acting as a resource for Legal Services Division colleagues. To achieve success in this role, you will need to demonstrate: A strong client focus with the ability to respond quickly to address client needs, Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills, Strong research skills, Exceptional oral and written communication skills, and High flexibility and the ability to work alone and with a team. Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.APS Competencies Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. This link will assist you with understanding competencies:https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf. Systems Thinking: Work done is part of a larger integrated and inner-related environment. Allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind. Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions. Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience and work effectively in changing environments. Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization while maintaining accountability. Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with stakeholders. Build Collaborative Environment: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively. Develop Self and Others: Commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.Qualifications Minimum Requirements:A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) is required. For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required. You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.Below is the minimum number of years required for each classification: Civil Crown Counsel 1: 0-4 years of legal experience. Civil Crown Counsel 2: Minimum of 4 years legal experience. Civil Crown Counsel 3: Minimum of 11 years legal experience. A cover letter is required along with your application. In your cover letter, please briefly summarize your: Legal experience and expertise, Relevant strengths and skills, and Reasons for interest in the position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Assets include experience providing legal advice on: Contracts and procurement, Statutory development of legislative projects, and Domestic trade agreements (CFTA and NWPTA). Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.Notes Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday). Positions currently available: Two (2) permanent positions are available.This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the division at the same or lower classifications. Location: Bowker Building, 9833 109 Street, Edmonton, Alberta Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees. Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx. Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca. Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca. Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits. Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive. Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca. Positive workplace culture and work-life balance. Leadership and mentorship programs. How To ApplyApplicants 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.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Opeyemi Asama at Opeyemi.Asama@gov.ab.ca

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Responsibilities

The role involves providing legal and strategic advice to various government departments, focusing on contract and procurement matters, legislative development, and risk management. Responsibilities include drafting legal opinions, reviewing contracts, and conducting legal research.