Litigation Counsel prosecuting Securities Act violations for the Alberta Securities Commission. Involves hearings, legal advice, and collaborating on enforcement cases.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Litigation, responsible for prosecuting alleged violations of the Securities Act (Alberta)
Represent the ASC in two to three hearings a year in addition to providing legal advice and negotiating settlements on other files.
Work hands-on advocacy in the public interest.
Manage files from investigation through to resolution or hearing, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team
Working collaboratively with investigators, evidence management analysts and other litigation counsel to disrupt securities misconduct and prepare for and conduct hearings, trials and appeals
Preparing legal memoranda that provide an assessment of and recommendations for each assigned case
Conducting legal research in relation to Enforcement files
Drafting Notices of Hearing, submissions and other documents for administrative proceedings
Conducting and supervising disclosure in accordance with the requisite legal standards
Making interim and interlocutory applications at the Court of Kings Bench, Alberta Court of Justice, and the ASC
Preparing witnesses for giving testimony
Resolving matters through settlement negotiations when appropriate
Providing legal advice on securities law issues to all professional members of the ASC
Requirements
A law degree and be an active member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
A minimum of five years of experience practicing law, with a focus on litigation, preferably involving securities law, administrative law, and hearing or trial work
An interest in the regulation of capital markets and the public interest
A proactive, self-motivated approach with superior analytical ability and sound oral and written advocacy skills
A strong professional work ethic and ability to work both alone and on a collaborative team.
Police Information Check with results satisfactory to the ASC prior to commencement of employment
Benefits
comprehensive health and dental
employee life insurance
short-term and long-term disability
retirement benefits
travel insurance
paid vacation time
flex and sick days
employee family assistance program
transportation allowance
generous flexible spending account
professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training
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