Position:               Director, Legal Services

Position Type:      Full-time, Permanent, Management, Internal/External

Location:              Edmonton Area

Pay Group:           VIII

Salary Range:       $123,873 to $182,270

Closing Date:       Open until a suitable candidate is found

If you have passion for providing legal advice

and Leadership to a professional team,

then you belong here.

What you're passionate about

Working with a multitude of stakeholders in a professional and fast-paced environment while being sought out for your leadership and legal expertise fuels your passion. You believe in the need to work together with others and build upon our values-based organization of accountability, service and quality. You also recognize that behind all great accomplishments is a team working together to solve problems through a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities of the Director, Legal Services

• Provide legal services to the organization and its Board, the various Crown-trusteed pension plan boards and the jointly-governed pension plans.
• Supervises and mentors one (1) Pensions Lawyer as well as provides guidance  to the Manager, Privacy.
• Responsible for a portfolio of pension legal files.
• Responsible for all Corporate Secretariat functions.
• Works collaboratively with a governance professional in delivering board materials.
• Oversee privacy functions for the organization.
• Participates in research, analysis and review of documentation, legislative matters and plan rule issues.
• Consult with external counsel representing members.
• Consult with insurer and insurer’s legal counsel.
• Provide assistance in drafting and review of procurement-related documents such as requests for information and requests for proposals.
• Provide guidance in review of contracts and other assigned duties as required to meet business area needs.
• The position is not responsible for preparing documents for or representing the organization at any stage of civil litigation or administrative appeal processes, but would provide oversight to those who provide these services.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited Canadian University and an active member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
• Considerable related legal experience with a law firm or in-house counsel department.
• Experience with the Employment Pension Plans Act and other related pension legislation along with experience with the Income Tax Act and Wills and Succession Act.
• Experience with trust and fiduciary law, employment law, freedom of information and protection of privacy legislation and family law and family property legislation.
• An understanding of corporate and board governance and an understanding of the pension industry would be an asset.
• Experience communicating complex legislation and issues to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent analytical and research skills along with written and oral communication skills are critical.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and maintain productive working relationships with various stakeholders and foster collaboration and effective team dynamics.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to develop practical solutions.

Why choose APS

APS is made up of hard-working, respectful and talented people who understand and invite diversity to the workplace. We take pride in holding ourselves accountable and continuing to meet or exceed service levels for plan members, pensioners and employers. We ensure they receive quality services because they—along with our people—are the reason we endure and succeed.

And it sure feels good helping hard-working Albertans receive their well-deserved pensions.

What APS has to offer 

• Defined benefit pension plan
• Community-minded workplace with a friendly team environment
• Vacation starting at 20 days per year, 13 statutory holidays, personal days, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Competitive benefit package featuring extended health and dental benefits and a 100% employer-paid flexible spending account
• In-house training programs, extensive career development and coaching program, access to external education opportunities and wellness programs
• Discount programs through various partner agencies