Legal Aid Alberta is seeking to fill a full- time, Governance & Corporate Counsel Coordinator in our Edmonton or Calgary office. This position will appeal to an individual that is highly organized, likes to take initiative, is able to exercise discretion, and is exceptionally strong in delivering high-quality results.
Who You Are
Working at Legal Aid Alberta means you care about people and empathize with their situation. You have excellent communication skills especially in tough situations. You're computer-savvy and more organized than anyone you know. Fast-paced work environments give you a rush and you're always up for a challenge. You love learning new things, solving problems, and can adapt to change quickly. You care deeply about the success of our team and our organization.
Reporting jointly to the Director, Governance & Partnerships and Corporate Counsel (dotted line), some of the key responsibilities include:
Governance and Board Support
Assist in coordinating the preparation of Board and Committee meeting materials, including agendas, briefing notes, minutes, and follow-up documentation.
Maintain accurate and confidential records for Board and Committee activities in accordance with legal and policy requirements.
Support the Director in the maintenance, review, and update of Board manuals, policies, and governance frameworks.
Assist in the development of reports and presentations related to the Board of Directors.
Labour Relations and Privacy Compliance
Assist Corporate Counsel in managing labour relations strategy, collective bargaining negotiations, and management of grievances and related litigation.
Handle confidential labour relations and employment documents and files with discretion and security protocols in place.
Support Corporate Counsel in privacy compliance efforts including documentation, policy updates, and monitoring activities to ensure adherence to PIPA and other privacy legislation.
Coordinate research and tracking of legal and policy developments that impact LAA's operations and labour relations.
Draft and review internal compliance-related communications and guidance documentation.
Research and Policy Development
Conduct research to support policy formulation, including comparative jurisdictional analyses and review of legal and governance best practices.
Assist in the drafting, revision, and implementation of internal governance and privacy policies in collaboration with relevant departments.
Prepare summary reports and briefing materials to support executive and Board decision-making.
Administrative and Operational Support
Assist in calendar management via the board portal, as well as correspondence related to meetings for the Director and Corporate Counsel as required.
Coordinate logistics for governance events, training sessions, and strategic partnership meetings.
Monitor deadlines and deliverables, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks.
Provide administrative support to Director and Corporate Counsel, including event planning, scheduling, documentation, presentation preparation and research.
Qualifications
MNCJobz.com will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.