Description
The Department of CSM Legal in the Cumming School of Medicine is currently seeking two (2) Full-time Limited Term Junior Legal Counsel for approximately 12 months.

The legal services group at the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM Legal) plays a key role in supporting researchers by ensuring research is conducted with the required legal agreements in place. Junior legal Counsel reviews and revises contracts under the direction of the Senior Legal Counsel and in collaboration with other lawyers and contracts specialists. Please see our website for more information about what we do https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/research/csm-legal/home

Summary of Key Responsibilities
Contract / Agreement Review

Responsible for review of research contracts including data transfer agreements, material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements, clinical trial agreements, partnership agreements, grant agreements, amendments, and sub-site agreements

Accountable for the contract content including interpreting content, proposing alternate language, and determining when Senior Legal Counsel need to be consulted

Negotiate contract clauses with external parties (such as academic institutions, government agencies and industry)

Draft contract clauses based on legacy agreements

Independently manage conflict / competing interests of faculty members / external parties

Interpret, revise, and finalize clinical research contracts ensuring all terms are compliant with University and AHS policies

Complete final review for completion ensuring all required forms, attachments, and supporting documents are include before the contract is finalized

Contract / Agreement Process

Independently manage and prioritize own workflow

Meet unit performance targets

Track contract progression and provide feedback to other University departments, government agencies and external parties regarding the status of a contract

Ensure proper certifications are in place

Maintain contract library and revise contract templates as required

Lead the drafting internal guidelines and processes for the management of agreements, as requested by the Senior Legal Counsel

Independently implement guidelines and processes for the management of agreements

Develop and provide onboarding and training to CSM legal staff

Utilize and update the unit contract management system and other legal databases/spreadsheets to track contract progression

Meet with sponsors and researchers in advance of the submission of the research contract documentation if required





Respond to requests from Researchers and provide information and advice on University policies and administrative processes governing research contracts

Identify and recommend process improvements for contract administration to the or the Senior Legal Counsel

Draft, lead and implement process improvements as required by Senior Legal Counsel

Qualifications / Requirements

Law degree is required

Must be a member of the Law Society of Alberta ( if you are not called to the bar your application will NOT be considered)

Must have at least 2 years of experience working in areas related to contracts

Experience in interpreting legal contracts and relevant policies is required

Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to create well-constructed documents that effectively communicate to the intended audience

Demonstrated strong drafting skills is required

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while producing on-time and high-quality deliverables is required

Proven ability to work independently is required

Proven ability to work as a member of a team is requiredMust be able to successfully and efficiently manage a project team completing high volume tasks and files is required

Excellent attention to detail is required

Strong time management skills are required

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are required

Strong and proven ability to lead and participate in process change initiatives is required

Advanced working knowledge of MS Office and SharePoint is an asset

All applications should prominently indicate the date of the applicant¿s admission to the bar for the Law Society of Alberta or another law society in Canada in their cover letter or resume. Applicants not yet admitted will not be considered.

Application Deadline: August 20, 2026
This position is classified in the Professional/Administrative Career Band, Level P3L of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website .

About the University of Calgary
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hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

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📌 Junior Legal Counsel, CSM Legal (Alberta)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Alberta