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Barrister & Solicitor

AB
On-site
Posted Sep 12, 2026
1 position

$103,025–$215,606 / year

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Employment type: Full-time, Temporary
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 6, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 37 hours per week

Job summary

The Barrister & Solicitor will provide legal and strategic advice on infrastructure and transportation projects, including contract management and legislative development. They will identify legal risks, manage disputes, and ensure project delivery aligns with provincial legislation and policy.

Job details

Job InformationJob Title: Barrister & Solicitor (Infrastructure and Transportation and Economic Corridors)Job Requisition ID: 87194Ministry: JusticeLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent and TemporaryScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: October 5, 2026Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 1-3Salary: Civil Crown Counsel 1: $3,947.31 to $4,972.47 bi-weekly ($103,024.79 - $129,781.47/year) Civil Crown Counsel 2: $5,593.60 to $6,926.96 bi-weekly ($145,992.96 - $180,793.66/year) Civil Crown Counsel 3: $7,450.08 to $8,260.75 bi-weekly ($194,447.09 - $215,605.58/year) The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. Justice, Legal Services Division is responsible for providing quality legal advice to the Government of Alberta. The work is fast-paced and provided in a collaborative team environment. Our lawyers are involved in a wide range of legal work that is challenging, interesting, important, and ever-changing. The Legal Services Division is proud to be a learning organization and offers employees opportunities to learn and grow in their careers. With its inclusive workforce, employees are engaged and supported at all career stages. To learn more about Alberta Justice, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/justice.Role Responsibilities Alberta Justice, Legal Services Division has permanent and temporary, full-time opportunities for lawyers 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 will not be limited to: Identifying legal risks and providing conclusions or options to mitigate risk throughout the life cycle of significant client projects including legislation, contract management and public procurement. Managing disputes that arise during the contract management process. Providing legal support to on legislative development. 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 you will be required to have: The ability to multi-task, prioritize and schedule assignments to meet deadlines. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. Significant commercial or capital project experience in the private or public realm. The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position. 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. Below is the list of critical competencies required for these roles: Agility - Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in changing environments. Drive for Results - Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress. Build Collaborative Environments - Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes. Systems Thinking - Understands how work contributes to the achievement of departmental goals. Anticipates changes in own area based on activities in other areas. Qualifications Requirements: A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) is required. For Law degrees obtained outside Canada, proof of accreditation from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is required. You must be an active member or must have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta. Experience required: Civil Crown Counsel 1 – Less than 4 years of related experience Civil Crown Counsel 2 – Over 4 years of related experience Civil Crown Counsel 3 – Over 11 years of related experience A cover letter is required along with your application. In your cover letter, please briefly summarize your: Legal experience and expertise, Relevant strengths and skills, Reasons for interest in the position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Experience providing legal advice in the following areas are the assets for the role: Legislative drafting and interpretation. Litigation experience involving construction related matters including change order disputes. Construction contracts. Public sector procurement and tendering. Experience with P-3 transactions and other capital project transactions involving alternate financing for public procurement. Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.Notes Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm (36.25 /week) Positions Currently available: One Permanent and one Temporary position (for 18 months) is available. This posting might be used to fill other similar opportunities in the future as well. Location: Petwin Tower, 10707 - 100 Avenue NW, Edmonton. Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC). 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 we have to offer: Working for the Alberta Public Service. Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) OR Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP). Alberta Public Service Benefit Information. Professional learning and development. Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool. Positive workplace culture and work-life balance. How To ApplyApplicants 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 see Job Application Resources for information. In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.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 StatementThis 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 [email protected].

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Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) and be an active member or eligible for membership with the Law Society of Alberta. The role requires significant experience in commercial or capital projects, with specific expertise in construction law and public procurement being considered assets.