Legislative Counsel

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

1d•CA$145,993 - CA$215,606•Onsite

About The Position

One of Alberta Justice’s core businesses is to provide legal and strategic services to government which is done by the Legal Services Division. It includes providing legal advice, managing risks, and drafting legislation, regulations and orders-in-council. Legal Services is proud to be a learning organization and offers employees opportunities to learn and grow in their careers. The Legislative Counsel Office is responsible for drafting government bills, regulations and Orders in Council. The office also works with the King’s Printer to make the laws of Alberta available to the public.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) is required.
Must be an active member or have immediate eligibility for full membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
A minimum of 6 years of legal experience is required.
At least 5 years of legal experience must have been spent drafting government legislation as an employee of a Government Legislative Counsel Office.

Nice To Haves

Legislative drafting courses.
Experience demonstrating exceptional legal, problem solving and communication skills.
Experience demonstrating exceptional analytical, research and writing skills.
A graduate diploma or professional certificate in Legislative Drafting.

Responsibilities

Drafting government bills for introduction in the Legislative Assembly.
Drafting Regulations and Orders in Council for Government.
Providing advice to the Government and Crown agencies on the development of legislation and regulatory policies.
Assisting the Alberta Government and its Ministries in achieving their legislative objectives by drafting complex bills and regulations in accordance with Legislative Counsel Office standards and performing related legal services.
Ensuring client Ministries’ policy objectives are met by providing legal and legislative advice and opinions on legislative proposals made by ministries.
Advising ministry officials on their legislative proposals and assisting them in achieving their policy goals through legislation where appropriate.
Providing impartial, high-quality legislative drafting services to the government.
Drafting bills and regulations in a timely and effective manner in accordance with drafting standards.
Responding to client ministries’ concerns and questions regarding the making, drafting, and filing of regulations.