Job Description

Position Overview University Legal Services is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Senior Legal Counsel. University Legal Services provides legal support to University of Calgary faculties, business units, and senior administration. This busy, multi-disciplinary team, practices in a variety of areas, including corporate/commercial, procurement, construction, real estate, information technology, intellectual property, privacy, employment and labour, human rights, governance, administration, policy and procedure, and litigation. Reporting to the University\'s Associate General Counsel (Commercial, Employment & Privacy), the successful candidate will work with a team of lawyers responsible for delivering effective legal solutions and advice as it relates to commercial matters and transactions in the field of post-secondary education.

The Senior Legal Counsel will focus on supporting a variety of commercial agreements, many of which are unique to the post-secondary sector. In addition, they will provide sound legal advice and drafting support related to advancement, procurement, international, and information technology matters. Position Description Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Provide timely and responsive client service.
• Draft clear and concise legal documents and correspondence.
• Provide guidance and advice to various faculties and departments on the legal aspects of their operations.
• Act as a legal resource in all matters as delegated.
• Develop knowledge and expertise in specialized areas pertaining to University operations.
• Interpret and apply University policies and procedures and legislation affecting University operations.
• Develop workshops and other educational initiatives on a variety of legal matters affecting the University community.
• Assist with the coordination of services with internal and external legal counsel to achieve the most effective legal service for the University.
• Develop a variety of clear and concise annotated template agreements for use by administrative units.
• As requested by Associate General Counsel, assume responsibility for special projects and other initiatives.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• JD or LLB, and eligible for admission to the Alberta Bar.
• At least 5 years of post-call experience in the general practice of business law (corporate/commercial) is preferred; however, equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Experience with procurement, information technology, gift or international agreements is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to client service.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills, with demonstrated strength in risk and legal analysis.
• Superior oral and written presentation skills.
• Excellent judgment and the ability to address legal issues by developing solutions that are practical and mitigate risk.
• A proven ability to handle multiple files successfully, working independently and proactively, with a wide variety of stakeholders and competing deadlines.
• Cooperative, team player attitude and excellent interpersonal skills, with a pragmatic and collaborative approach to handling files and completing projects.
• Experience acting as legal counsel for post-secondary, health care provider, and/or public sector clients is considered an asset.

Application Deadline: June 16, 2023 We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted. Additional Information This position is classified in the Professional (Legal) Career Band, Level 4 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework (Salary Range: $118,100.000 - $165,300.000 per year). Management and Professional Staff (MaPS) Positions are currently under review as part of the Alberta Labour Relations Board exclusion review process. Visit the HR website for more information. To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. About the University of Calgary The University of Calgary is Canada\'s leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation\'s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada\'s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca). We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.