General Counsel

The AMA is recruiting for the position of Inside General Counsel. As a member of the Representation and Negotiations team, the Inside General Counsel will play a critical role in ensuring that AMA initiatives are supported through strategic legal counsel, governance support, and executive partnership.

The AMA is the official voice of the medical profession in Alberta. The association advocates for and supports Alberta physicians, strengthening their leadership in the provision of sustainable health care. For more information on the AMA please visit our website ertadoctors.org .

At the AMA, we know that employees are fundamental to our success as an organization. We take pride in hiring client-oriented relationship builders who embrace teamwork, personal growth and development and truly want to help us succeed. As part of our employee experience, we provide a competitive compensation package, benefits, work-life balance and development opportunities.

The AMA has a hybrid work environment. The successful candidate will be based out of our Edmonton or Calgary office and will be required to go into the office or attend in person when required. Infrequent travel may be required to attend meetings, events or offsite activities.

The Representation and Negotiations branch oversees the AMA’s representation rights for physicians, leads negotiations strategy, and supports the Physician Master Agreement and other negotiated agreements. Manages the lifecycle of representation and negotiations, from negotiations strategy, planning and execution, through to dispute resolution, agreements and reporting. Representation and Negotiations serves a central role in advancing physician interests through effective negotiation and representation.

Provides strategic and operational legal advice across a broad range of general organizational matters affecting the association, including contracts, human resources issues, corporate governance, bylaws, and related organizational risk. Acts as an advisor to executives, governance bodies, and operational leaders by providing practical, risk-based legal guidance and supporting organizational governance structures, related bylaws, and contracting matters. Specialized legal advice and representation related to physician master agreement negotiations and related labor relations matters is provided by external counsel, with this area expected to become a developmental growth area for the role over time.

• Provide legal advice and recommendations to executives, committees, and operational teams on matters affecting organizational strategy, governance, operations, and physician advocacy activities.
• Assess legal implications, risks, and opportunities associated with organizational initiatives and strategic decisions.
• Translate complex legal issues into practical business guidance that supports informed decision-making.
• Provide legal support and interpretation related to organizational governance frameworks, bylaws, policies, board governance, and committee operations.
• Support the development, review, and amendment of governance documents and organizational policies.
• Review and interpret a wide variety of contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, procurement documents, partnerships, and service arrangements.
• Provide legal support on general organizational negotiations and stakeholder arrangements, while coordinating with external counsel on specialized physician master agreement negotiations and related labour relations matters.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, governance, and operational risks facing the organization.
• Provide guidance regarding compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, privacy obligations, and governance standards.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership and good standing with the applicable Law Society.
• 5-7 years of progressively responsible legal experience within a legal firm, professional association, healthcare environment, public sector organization, labour relations environment, or regulatory setting.
• Experience providing legal advice and support on general organizational matters, including contracts, human resources issues, corporate governance, and bylaws.
• Experience with physician master agreement negotiations and related labour relations matters is considered an asset and a developmental…