LITIGATION COUNSEL
(Competition #2011.01-WO)
The Enforcement division enforces Alberta securities laws by discovering, investigating, and prosecuting breaches of those laws with an eye to both stopping current misconduct and preventing future misconduct. Through prompt, fair, and visible enforcement action, the division seeks to protect the investing public, foster investor confidence, and promote the integrity of the Alberta capital market
Reporting directly to the Director of Enforcement, this position will focus on reviewing and prosecuting alleged violations of the Alberta Securities Act. This includes reviewing investigation reports, developing and evaluating the case, and, when appropriate, conducting a hearing before a panel of the Alberta Securities Commission or a trial in the Provincial Court of Alberta. Litigation Counsel also handle any appeals to the Commission and the Court of Appeal, and appear on applications before the Executive Director of the Commission or in the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench.
Specific responsibilities include: reviewing investigation briefs; working collaboratively with investigators and investor witnesses to prepare files for hearings; drafting notices of hearing, preparing written argument; making interim applications where urgent action is necessary; preparing witnesses, lay and expert; attempting to settle matters when appropriate through negotiation; conducting hearings; conducting trials; and responding to appeals.
The ideal candidate must: have a law degree; be an active member of the Law Society of Alberta; have 8 to 12 years of experience conducting trials, hearings and appeals; be self motivated; possess superior analytical skills, and possess strong verbal and written advocacy skills, a solid professional work ethic, and the ability to work in a team environment.
The Alberta Securities Commission offers a competitive compensation package, and includes an excellent benefits program and a performance-based incentive system. The ASC encourages and supports a well-balanced lifestyle: employees are able to enjoy a challenging career while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. ASC Litigation Counsel play an important role in both preserving the integrity of Alberta’s capital market and in protecting investors.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a detailed resume and covering letter (indicate job title and competition #) by May 14, 2011 along with your salary expectations, in confidence to:
Alberta Securities Commission
Attention: Human Resources
Suite 600, 250 – 5th Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R4
Fax: 403.355.9040
humanresources@asc.ca
