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Legal Counsel

Government of Alberta · Ministry of Justice, Justice Deputy Minister's Office

This job in plain words

This permanent full-time Legal Counsel job in Edmonton supports the Justice Deputy Minister's Office. The lawyer acts as a trusted advisor, reviews legal content for policy, briefings and media materials, and handles sensitive, high-profile issues.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Citizenship or work permit rules are not stated.

Education
Bachelor's degree · Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) required.
Experience
No experience for Civil Crown Counsel 1. Four years for level 2. Eleven years for levels 3 and 4.
Job type
Full time, permanent, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Extended hours and overtime may be required.

What they ask for:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD)
  • Active or immediately eligible membership with the Law Society of Alberta
  • Four years of related experience for Civil Crown Counsel 2
  • Eleven years of related experience for Civil Crown Counsel 3 and 4
  • Superior legal analysis, writing and communication skills
  • Strong political judgment and ability to work under pressure

What you would do

  • Provide high-quality legal and strategic advice on complex, high-risk issues
  • Review and coordinate briefing notes and correspondence for legal content
  • Lead review of daily communications and media materials
  • Manage legal review of policy initiatives and work products
  • Identify emerging issues and bring them to the executive team
  • Work with the Minister's Office and divisional offices on sensitive matters

How to apply

Apply online through the official job posting. Include a cover letter, which is required, and a resume with months and years for all education and work experience.

Good to know:

  • The job must be located in Edmonton.
  • Final candidates must pass a security screening, and they pay their own check costs and interview travel.
  • The competition may fill future vacancies at the same or a lower level.
  • Candidates who do not meet all requirements may be considered for a lower-level underfill role.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the Government of Alberta career site counts: read it before you apply.

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