Legal Counsel

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Job Information Job Title: Legal Counsel Job Requisition ID: 81200 Ministry: Justice Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary: Permanent Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: April 1, 2026 Classification: Civil Crown Counsel 3 Salary: $7,275.46 to $8,067.13 bi-weekly ($189,889 to $210,552/year) The Ministry of Alberta Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta. Follow this link to find out more about our department: https://www.alberta.ca/justice.aspx . Role Responsibilities: The Justice Deputy Minister’s Office (DMO) has a permanent opportunity for a strategic thinker and experienced lawyer to join their team as Legal Counsel. Reporting to the General Counsel, Office of the DMO, this Legal Counsel role will act as a trusted advisor and member of the ministry’s DMO, working to ensure tha...