Litigation Counsel - Calgary, Canada - Alberta Securities Commission

Alberta Securities Commission
Alberta Securities Commission
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Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Our organization:
The Alberta Securities Commission is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors.

As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators, the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.


The Enforcement division enforces Alberta securities laws by investigating and prosecuting breaches of those laws with a view to stopping current misconduct and preventing future misconduct.


The opportunity:

Key responsibilities include:

  • Working collaboratively with investigators, evidence analysts and other litigation counsel to prepare for and assist in conducting hearings and appeals.
  • Preparing legal memoranda that provide an assessment of and recommendations for each assigned case.
  • Conducting legal research in relation to Enforcement files.
  • Drafting Notices of Hearing, submissions and other documents for administrative proceedings.
  • Conducting and supervising disclosure in accordance with the requisite legal standards.
  • Preparing witnesses for giving testimony.
  • Attempting to resolve matters through settlement negotiations when appropriate.
  • Providing legal advice on securities law issues to all professional members of the ASC.
  • A law degree and be an active member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
  • Two to six plus years of experience practicing law, with a focus on litigation.
  • A proactive, selfmotivated approach with superior analytical ability and sound oral and written advocacy skills.
  • A strong professional work ethic and ability to work both alone and on a collaborative team.
  • Knowledge of corporate/commercial, securities and/or administrative law is an asset.

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To apply:
- _. This position will work out of the ASC office located in Calgary, Alberta_We offer a hybrid work environment and flexibility, a competitive total rewards package consisting of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits, comprehensive health and dental, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; retirement benefits; travel insurance; paid vacation time, flex and sick days; an employee family assistance program; transportation allowance, generous flexible spending account and professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training. We also encourage fun and giving back to the community with initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign.
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