Barrister & Solicitor

Role Responsibilities

Alberta Justice, Legal Services Division has a Temporary opportunity for a lawyer to join the Infrastructure and Transportation and Economic Corridors (ITEC) Legal Team as a Barrister & Solicitor.

In this position you will work in a collaborative team environment to provide advice on a variety of client projects for delivery by the Province. You will identify and research relevant legal issues; ascertain all relevant facts from the client; research, review and synthesize relevant case law, legislation and policies; draft thorough and clear legal advice. As part of the team, you will provide legal and strategic advice for the life cycle of various capital projects to ensure they are built in a way that maximizes value for Albertans.

The responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Identifying legal risks and providing conclusions or options to mitigate risk  throughout the life cycle of a significant client projects including legislation, contract management and public procurement.

• Executing legislative policy, and operational advice under the Traffic Safety Act, the Real Property Governance Act and any other legislation for the client ministries.

• Providing exceptional legal advice to the client ministries.

This position requires an extreme attention to detail and the incumbent is required to:

• Have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and schedule assignments to meet deadlines. 

• Have excellent organizational and time-management skills. 

• Have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Have significant commercial or capital project experience in the private or public realm.

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.

Agility – You can actively seek out new opportunities and find alternative approaches in unclear or complex situations. You can also support others in recognizing, assessing, and applying different strategies.

Drive for Results – You can set clear goals, prioritize tasks, and stay focused on achieving them. You can follow through on responsibilities and consistently report progress toward objectives.

Build Collaborative Environments – You can foster collaboration and positive relationships, even in challenging situations. You can promote diversity and create a sense of commitment across teams to reach shared goals.

Systems Thinking - You can identify several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems.

Qualifications

Requirements: 

• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) 

• The candidate must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

In your cover letter, please briefly summarize:

• Legal experience and expertise,

• Relevant strengths and skills, and

• Reasons for interest in the position

Experience providing legal advice in the following areas are the assets for the role:

• Legislative drafting and interpretation.

• Public sector procurement and tendering.

• Construction contracts. 

• Experience with P-3 transactions and other capital project transactions involving alternate financing for public procurement.

• Litigation experience involving construction related matters including change order disputes.

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:  Monday – Friday, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm (36.25/week)

Positions Currently available: One (1) Temporary salaried position up to 1 year.

Location: 9th Floor, Petwin Tower, 10707 - 100 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3M1.

Final candidates will be asked 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 has 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
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
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements 
Leadership and mentorship programs