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We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.

The University’s General Counsel Office provides advice to Senior Administration and the Board of Governors on a broad range of legal issues including employment law, commercial transactions, contracts, intellectual property, policy, administrative law, human rights, and privacy.

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel performs a high level of professional legal services. The successful candidate will work independently and in a team environment.

This position is designed to furnish a high level and broad range of professional legal service to the University of Lethbridge. It independently conducts legal research, advises Senior Executives on legal matters and handles general legal issues for the University as assigned, and interacts with members of the legal profession and others, as required, to perform their duties and responsibilities. Specific areas of practice include: privacy law, contracting and transactional work, intellectual property, human rights, employment law, administrative law, and other areas as needed.

LEGAL COUNSEL RESPONSIBILITIES

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@uleth.ca so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.