Apply by September 2, 2026 at https://bit.ly/alri_counsel
The Alberta Law Reform Institute (ALRI) is seeking applications for Legal Counsel by September 2, 2026.
ALRI is located in the Law Centre at the University of Alberta. Since 1967, our work has been to improve the content of the law, the law-making process, the administration of justice, and access to justice for the benefit of Albertans. The Institute has been the catalyst for many changes in the Alberta Legal system. Many of these changes have been of a systemic nature and have had a significant impact on the life of Albertans.
Current law reform projects that the ALRI is working on include Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Act, Hearing children in court proceedings that affect them, and reforming family arbitration. Recent law reform projects that ALRI completed that have resulted in legislative change include Alberta’s Personal Property Security Act, Property Rights Statutes Amendment Act, Trustee Act, and the Family Property Act.
About the Job
This position has an initial appointment of 1 year, with the possibility of renewal.
Location – This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.
Legal Counsel individually or as part of the ALRI team, plan and carry out complex legal research and policy analysis. They also manage reviews of legal issues to create reports and advise the ALRI Board on recommendations to advance the legal framework of the province of Alberta. This involves elements of problem solving and communicating with many Albertans and professionals to find implementable solutions to current legal issues.
Responsibilities
- Legal research, analysis, and policy development to investigate legal problems and policy options.
- Engage in consultation and communication with the legal profession and the public to further develop policy and recommendations.
- Write project reports that offer recommendations to Albertans, the government and the legal community.
- Develop and ensure project plans are well managed.
- Assist with special projects that promote ALRI work to the broader community of law reform agencies.
Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree and the degree of LL.B or JD are minimum educational requirements.
- Demonstration of professional skill in legal research, analysis, and writing at the academic level through an advanced degree in law or equivalent research experience.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of the law and legislative process of Alberta.
- Maintain the professional and educational requirements for membership in the Law Society of Alberta or equivalent, and to reflect the ethical standards of the profession.
- Successful project management experience and problem solving experience are assets to managing law reform projects.