Lethbridge
CAD 150,000 - 200,000
Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $144,874 - $182,251 annually
The University of Lethbridge is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and strategic legal professional for the continuing position of General Counsel. The General Counsel reports administratively to the Vice-President (Finance & Administration).
The General Counsel oversees the legal affairs of the University and serves as legal advisor to the University’s Senior Executive and the Board of Governors. This role is integral in ensuring compliance, mitigating legal risks, and supporting the University’s goals through proactive legal advice. Legal services include contracts, administrative law, privacy law, employment and labour law, legislative compliance, and commercial legal issues. The position also oversees the provision of advice from external legal services.
To accomplish this role, General Counsel must maintain a current knowledge of the legal environment and how it relates to the post-secondary context, have a strong understanding of the operations of the University, and develop and maintain productive relationships with campus stakeholders and legal providers.
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Laws degree or a Juris Doctor degree and a membership or eligibility for membership with the Law Society of Alberta, coupled with 5-10 years of progressive work experience in a legal capacity role. Experience in the post-secondary environment would be an asset.
Additionally, the successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative and consultative leadership approach, confidence in making independent and high-impact decisions across the entire spectrum of the University’s operations, and experience working in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.