Job summary

The Legal Counsel provides strategic legal advice to senior leadership on a diverse portfolio including procurement, privacy, and intellectual property. The role is also responsible for managing the university's annual legislative compliance report and mitigating financial and reputational risks.

Job details

The Legal Counsel provides strategic legal advice to senior leadership on a diverse portfolio including procurement, privacy, and intellectual property. The role is also responsible for managing the university's annual legislative compliance report and mitigating financial and reputational risks. Candidates must hold an LLB or JD, be an active member of the Law Society of Alberta, and have at least four years of experience providing broad legal advice. A master's degree or postgraduate studies are also required.

What you’ll do

The Legal Counsel provides strategic legal advice to senior leadership on a diverse portfolio including procurement, privacy, and intellectual property. The role is also responsible for managing the university's annual legislative compliance report and mitigating financial and reputational risks.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an LLB or JD, be an active member of the Law Society of Alberta, and have at least four years of experience providing broad legal advice. A master's degree or postgraduate studies are also required.

Listed skills

Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
Stakeholder Management · Preferred
Contract Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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Legal Advice
Contract Negotiation
Risk Assessment
Privacy Law
Intellectual Property Management
Legislative Compliance
Employment Law
Tort Law
Drafting Agreements
Regulatory Compliance
Stakeholder Management
Legal Research

Job areas

Legal
Education
Management & Leadership
Government & Public Sector