Posted 21 days ago
Legal Counsel
@ Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a Legal Counsel for its Legal unit, a full-time, regular role with hybrid work available within Alberta. The lawyer advises on contracting, procurement, litigation, privacy, health and regulatory matters, and must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. The posting states a salary range of $63.21 to $111.03 per hour and a day-shift pattern with weekends off. This posting is closed.
Responsibilities:
- Provide practical legal advice on complex, time-sensitive matters
- Interpret legislation and assess legal and organizational risk
- Draft and negotiate contracts and legal documents
- Build collaborative relationships with operational teams and senior leaders
Requirements summary:
- Qualified to practice law in Alberta, Law Society of Alberta member in good standing
- Minimum five years of post-call legal practice
- Experience advising in at least four listed legal areas
- Strong legal research, writing and statutory interpretation skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-17
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 38.75 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Alberta Health Services
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Full company description
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
- LinkedIn followers
- 221,476
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 46,271
- Reported office locations
- 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
- 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Alberta Health Services
- Specialties
- Health Support and Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Health Support and Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2,134 |
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- Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
- Classification: Legal Counsel
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Legal
- Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Negotiable Location: Provincial
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
- Date Available: 02-NOV-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: $63.21
- Maximum Salary: $111.03
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Qualified to practice law in Alberta and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. Minimum five years of post-call legal practice. Strong background and demonstrated experience providing legal advice in at least four of the following areas: contracting, procurement, litigation, data and privacy, technology and innovation, health, research, administrative and regulatory law, and insurance law. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal advice clearly and succinctly and work effectively with senior management. Strong negotiation, legal drafting, issue identification, risk assessment and problem-solving skills are required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound legal judgment and provide practical, client-focused advice on complex and time-sensitive matters. Ability to interpret legislation, assess legal and organizational risk, and balance business and operational considerations with legal requirements. Strong legal research, writing and statutory interpretation skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments under significant time pressures while delivering timely, accurate and effective results. Proven ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with operational teams, corporate partners, senior leaders and external stakeholders. Strong commitment to teamwork, confidentiality, professionalism and quality service. Ability to support organizational change and growth in a complex and evolving health care environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience advising within Alberta's health or continuing care system and knowledge of relevant privacy, health, governance and regulatory frameworks. Experience supporting Boards or governance functions is an asset. Understanding of Alberta's refocused health system and experience working in a large, complex public-sector or health organization are preferred.
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