Legal Counsel

Your Opportunity:

Primary Care Alberta (PCA) has an exciting opportunity for a legal Counsel position reporting to the General Counsel. The successful candidate will bring proven legal expertise in a health care setting to support the provincial health agency in delivering and coordinating primary care and public health services to Albertans. Here, you’ll be part of a small and energetic team of bright and passionate people, gain exposure to different practice areas, and work on high-profile, meaningful initiatives. In this position, you will have the opportunity to hone your skills in a broad range of matters as you will be involved in providing legal advice to Executive Leadership and Senior Leaders. The successful candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, impeccable written and spoken language skills, strong interpersonal and client service abilities, project management skills, and a proactive and common-sense approach to legal issues. You will be an effective communicator, problem solver and relationship builder in a dynamic healthcare environment. You will have legal and executive mentorship to support your practice. This is an excellent opportunity for long term career growth. This position will be part of Primary Care Alberta effective November 18, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Primary Care Alberta.

Description:

The Legal Counsel position reports directly to the General Counsel and works closely and collaboratively with Executives, Senior Leaders and Health Shared Services. The successful candidate will be required to provide legal advice and services on a range of matters across all PCA programs and must be prepared to make significant decisions and recommendations. An essential function is ensuring that PCA effectively operates within the legal framework set by governing bodies and successfully navigates the ever-changing applicable regulatory environment. Although the focus is corporate and commercial law, there will be opportunities and requirements to practice in the fields of litigation, labour & employment and health law. Key responsibilities of the position include: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements and legal documents. Providing legal advice on corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Advising on legal risks and liabilities associated with various transactions and handling the legal aspects of acquisitions and divestitures. Liaising with Legal Shared Services and external legal counsel as needed. Collaborating with Senior Leaders to provide legal insights on various program initiatives. Staying updated on and communicating changes in laws and regulations that may impact PCA. Developing and implementing legal strategies to protect and promote PCA’s interests.

• Transition Company: Primary Care Alberta
• Classification: Legal Counsel
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Legal Counsel
• Primary Location: Southport Tower
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 07-JAN-2026
• Date Available: 17-JAN-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: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Law Degree from an accredited University. Licensed to practice law in Alberta and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. Minimum of 10 years of legal practice experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a healthcare organization. Experience working with government ministries. Experience collaborating with Senior and Executive Leadership.

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