Legal Counsel - Hybrid

Alberta Energy Regulator; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alberta Energy Regulator is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide in-house legal advice on regulatory matters. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams, offering strategic legal advice, and representing the AER in litigation. Candidates should have experience in regulatory or environmental law and be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.

Benefits

Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours

Generous vacation entitlement

Flexible benefits program options

Qualifications

• 4-15+ years of experience in regulatory law, aboriginal law, litigation, or environmental law.
• Must have excellent communication skills and legal research abilities.
• Experience in a public or regulatory body is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on regulatory appeals and compliance matters.
• Participate in AER hearings and represent in litigation.
• Support policy development through legal interpretation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Legal research

Critical thinking

Education

Member in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta

Job description

Salary Range : The final compensation for these positions will be determined based on individual factors, including education, years of call to the bar, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Legal Counsel – Hybrid

The Opportunity

We are seeking a diverse individual with strong legal skills to join the legal team at the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). The Law Branch is the AER’s trusted in-house legal department, committed to providing exceptional legal and strategic advice and litigation services to support all aspects of the AER’s core business, strategic priorities, and the achievement of the AER’s mandate.

The AER is the single regulator of energy development in Alberta, from application and exploration to construction and operation, to decommissioning, closure and reclamation. We are passionate about our mandate to provide for the efficient, safe, orderly, and environmentally responsible development of energy and mineral resources in Alberta through our regulatory activities. This includes allocating and conserving water resources, managing public lands, and protecting the environment while providing economic benefits for all Albertans.

Experience genuine teamwork by working with lawyers, and staff across the AER, to deliver legally sound innovative solutions. Law Branch members are involved in all aspects of regulating energy resource activity throughout the energy lifecycle. The work is varied, stimulating, and rewarding. You will work closely with a diverse technical community on a wide range of matters.

We are seeking a lawyer who is passionate about working on complex files in a collaborative and team-based environment, and keen to deliver results. Law Branch is committed to providing legal and strategic advice that is timely, practical, and solutions and delivery focused.

If this opportunity is of interest, then we would like to hear from you.

What your day-to-day will look like :

Provide legal advice to AER personnel in all branches and offices, including hearing commissioners and delegated decision makers, on all facets of the AER’s business and regulatory functions, in particular the processing of regulatory appeals, applications and related statements of concern and providing legal support on closure, compliance and enforcement matters.

Provide legal analysis, interpretation, advice and opinions regarding AER administered legislation and legislation (including FOIP legislation, insolvency legislation and related jurisprudence) to which the AER is subject, rules and regulatory instruments, and support policy development through membership on applicable internal committees.

Participate in AER hearings and ADR processes.

Represent the AER in litigation and appeal matters in the Court of Appeal of Alberta and other courts and tribunals (e.g., Human Rights Commission, Alberta Ombudsman, Court of Kings Bench, etc.).

What we’re looking for in you :

Member in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta.

Four to Fifteen plus (4 -15+) years of experience providing legal services in at least two of the following areas : administrative / regulatory law, aboriginal law, litigation, bankruptcy & insolvency, and energy / environmental law.

Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to connect, influence, and convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.

Superior legal research skills.

Strong attention to detail with high importance placed on accuracy and high calibre work products.

A strong critical thinker, with an agile, collaborative and team focused approach.

Experience working in-house in a public / regulatory body, quasi-judicial board or agency, or government environment is considered an asset.

Experience appearing before tribunals, or advising tribunals or decision makers is considered an asset.

This position will be subject to pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check.

Additional Information :

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

Please include a cover letter detailing how your experience and skills align with the job responsibilities and specify your year of call to the Bar.

This role has a business requirement to work from Calgary.

Minimal travel within Alberta is required (for hearings, etc).

Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and / or reclassified.

If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email . Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What we offer you :

Great benefits from your first day of work.

Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours.

Hybrid work - employees may work remotely up to five days per calendar month, with a limit of two remote days per week.

Flexible benefits program options, including Personal & Health spending account(s).

Generous vacation entitlement and flex days.

More information about working at the AER’s including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the .

Our Commitment to Diversity :

At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels innovation, creating a brighter, more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.