Senior Counsel, Litigation

The Alberta Securities Commission is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators, the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.

The Enforcement Division enforces Alberta securities laws by investigating, disrupting and prosecuting breaches of those laws with an eye for preventing and stopping current and future misconduct.

The successful candidate for the role of Senior Counsel, Litigation will be part of a team of professionals within the Enforcement Division. This position focuses on providing expert research support and advice to the Litigation department, ensuring that litigation and appellate matters can be analyzed and advocated effectively by the ASC based on knowledge of the law and awareness of current legal issues, risks and trends. This position also takes a primary role in collections matters, provides legal and strategic advice on litigation proceedings, both in court and before ASC panels, and acts as Litigation Counsel as needed.

• Conducting specialized legal research and analysis for cases proceeding to hearing, trial or appeal. 
• Providing legal advice to the Director, Enforcement and managers within the division.
• Monitoring developments in the law that affect Enforcement’s activities and communicating these developments (and their potential impact) to Enforcement colleagues and management.
• Developing and facilitating sustainable research practices including overseeing the maintenance of legal research databases for use by ASC litigation counsel.
• Drafting, reviewing and editing portions of written arguments, facta, or memoranda.
• Collaborating with the ASC collections team and instructing outside counsel on civil enforcement matters, including related litigation and policy matters.
• Participating as Litigation Counsel to resolve matters, pursue interim remedies or assist lead counsel in hearings and court proceedings.

• A law degree and be an active member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a lawyer that includes conducting legal analysis, research, writing and litigation.
• Recent experience in conducting electronic legal research for Canada and other commonwealth jurisdictions and the US.
• Experience with civil enforcement proceedings.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong communication, analytical and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of Alberta securities laws, administrative law, and recent jurisprudence.
• Familiarity with the rules of evidence, Charter law, and experience with administrative law and/or criminal law practice.
• Experience with knowledge management projects is considered an asset.

NOTE:  The successful candidate will be required to provide a Police Information Check with results satisfactory to the ASC prior to commencement of employment.

Click the Apply For This Job Online button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by August 21, 2025. This position will work out of the ASC office located in Calgary, Alberta. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at the ASC including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found on our website at www.asc.ca.

We offer a hybrid work environment and flexibility, a competitive total rewards package consisting of 100 per cent employer-paid 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; an employee family assistance program; transportation allowance, generous flexible spending account and professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training. We also encourage fun and giving back to the community with initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign. 

The ASC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected.