Barrister & Solicitor
- Edmonton, AB
- $3,855-4,856 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job Title: Barrister & Solicitor
Job Requisition ID: 75057
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 8, 2025
Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 1-3
Salary:
- Civil Crown Counsel 1: $3,854.79 - $4,855.92 bi-weekly / ($100,610 - $126,739/year)
- Civil Crown Counsel 2: $5,462.50 - $6,764.60 bi-weekly / ($142,571 - $176,556/year)
- Civil Crown Counsel 3: $7,275.46 - $8,067.13 bi-weekly / ($189,889 - $210,552/year)
- Interpreting and applying trade law and agreements in a provincial context;
- Providing legal advice and representation regarding trade disputes, trade agreement negotiations, and other related matters;
- Advising on domestic and international trade agreements, such as obligations of non-discrimination, incentives/subsidies, procurement, labour mobility and the application of legitimate objectives exceptions and other reservations;
- Acting as a resource for Legal Services Division colleagues in relation to trade law, for example in relation to any dispute settlement process (both person-to government and government-to-government dispute settlement processes);
- Advising on procurement issues (including compliance with trade agreements and procurement dispute settlement processes);
- Conducting legal research on domestic and international trade and investment law;
- 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
- Trade Law
- Drafting and review of contracts, grants, and other legal agreements;
- Legal advisory services for the development of legislative projects.
- 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;
- High flexibility and the ability to work along and with a team.
- A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) is required. You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
- Civil Crown Counsel 1: 0-4 years of legal experience.
- Civil Crown Counsel 2: a minimum of 4 years legal experience is required.
- Civil Crown Counsel 3: a minimum of 11 years legal experience is required.
- Administrative Law
- Contracts Law
- Corporate Law
- Statutory Interpretation
- Trade Law
- Legal experience and expertise,
- Relevant strengths and skills, and
- Reasons for interest in the position.
Refer to .NotesHours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday - Friday).Pre-employment checks:
Pre-employment checks will be completed to assess the candidate's suitability for a role. These checks can include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, driver's abstract, and etcetera.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.This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classifications.Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service -
. * Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -
. * Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
. * Professional learning and development -
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. * Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
Applicants 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 for more information. Please visit , 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)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This 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 .