Legal Counsel

Your Opportunity   Health Shared Services (HHS) offers an in‑house opportunity to join a collegial team of 7 labour and employment lawyers, reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Labour & Employment (AGC), and to be part of a larger in‑house legal team. HHS provides legal services to Provincial Health Agencies (Recovery Alberta, Primary Care Alberta, Acute Care Alberta and Assisted Living Alberta) and Provincial Health Corporations (including Alberta Health Services, Emergency Health Services and Cancer Care Alberta) across the Province of Alberta, representing over 140,000 unionized and non‑unionized employees.
Preferred location is either Calgary or Edmonton, with some travel required across Alberta. A hybrid work arrangement is available; requests to work in other cities within Alberta will be considered for the right candidates.
Members in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta, or eligible for registration, are welcome to apply for this career opportunity.
Description   The Legal Counsel, Labour & Employment represents Provincial Health Agencies and Provincial health Corporations before arbitrators in labour arbitration hearings, administrative tribunals and court throughout the Province; is accountable for assigned legal files, matters or issues; and works with clients and witnesses in preparation for hearings. The Legal Counsel provides accurate, concise and practical advice to internal clients and stakeholders to address specific facts and legal issues which may be of complex and sensitive nature, while supporting the service delivery model, guiding principles and vision of the HHS and Legal & Privacy Department.

The Legal Counsel must be knowledgeable in applicable legislation as well as the applicable collective agreements and common law. While outlining rights, obligations and liabilities to all parties involved, the Legal Counsel also handles inquiries from clients independently, escalating to the AGC as appropriate. Critical to the role is the ability to formulate legal solutions and balance business requirements against legal risks.

Required Qualifications     A member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta entitled to practice in Alberta.
Law degree from a recognized university and a minimum of 5 years of legal practice.

Experience with labour, employment, human rights and privacy in a unionized environment.
Knowledge and experience with applicable legislation including the Alberta Labour Relations Code, Employment Standards Code and the Alberta Human Rights Act.
Equivalent experience may be considered.
Additional

Required Qualifications     Excellent legal, analytical and advocacy skills.
Superior communication, strong organizational and influential skills.
Client‑focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services.
Creative and innovative in providing solutions.
Motivated to learn, independent, a self‑starter with a strong commitment to operating within a team environment and able to work with others to achieve common goals.

Preferred Qualifications     Previous experience representing clients in the public sector, administrative tribunals, arbitrations or litigation in a unionized environment.
Experience in immigration or employment M&A is a bonus.
Job Details      Transition Company:  Health Shared Services
Classification:  Legal Counsel
Union:  Exempt
Unit and Program:  Labour and Employment, Legal and Privacy
Primary

Location:

Southport Tower
Location Details:  Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
Negotiable

Location:

Within Calgary Zone
Employee Class:  Regular Full Time
FTE:  1.00
Posting End Date:  23-FEB-2026

Date Available:

23-MAR-2026
Hours per

Shift:  7.75
Length of Shift in weeks:  2
Shifts per cycle:  10
Shift Pattern:  Days
Days Off:  Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary:  $61.73
Maximum Salary:  $108.43
Vehicle Requirement:  Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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