Walshken Immigration Services is seeking a qualified and motivated In-House Legal Counsel with a minimum of 2 years of relevant legal experience, preferably including courtroom appearances, civil litigation, criminal law, immigration law, and corporate legal advisory services.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal support to management, oversee legal and regulatory compliance, draft and negotiate legal documents, manage disputes, and represent the organization in legal proceedings where legally authorized.

Candidates with experience appearing before the Alberta Court of Justice, Court of King's Bench of Alberta, and Court of Appeal of Alberta will be given preference.

Key Responsibilities
1. Litigation & Court Representation

- Represent the organization in civil litigation, contractual disputes, commercial claims, and other legal proceedings where authorized.
- Appear before the Alberta Court of Justice, Court of King's Bench of Alberta, and Court of Appeal of Alberta, as appropriate.
- Prepare and file statements of claim, statements of defence, applications, affidavits, legal briefs, written submissions, and other court documents.
- Conduct legal research, prepare litigation strategies, and provide legal opinions on contentious matters.
- Manage litigation files from initial assessment through hearings, settlement negotiations, and resolution.
- Attend applications, motions, hearings, mediations, examinations, and trials.
- Coordinate with external litigation counsel when required.

2. Civil & Commercial Litigation

- Handle civil disputes involving contracts, commercial transactions, employment matters, and business operations.
- Draft demand letters, settlement agreements, legal notices, and litigation correspondence.
- Advise management on dispute resolution strategies, recovery proceedings, and litigation risks.
- Assist with debt recovery, enforcement proceedings, and commercial claims.
- Negotiate settlements and represent the organization's interests in dispute resolution processes.

3. Criminal Law

- Demonstrate working knowledge of Canadian criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence, and relevant court processes.
- Conduct research on criminal-law issues and prepare legal memoranda and opinions.
- Assist with criminal-law matters arising in the organization's operations,



subject to professional authorization and conflict-of-interest requirements.
- Experience with criminal court appearances, bail hearings, applications, and trial proceedings will be considered an asset.

4. Immigration Law & Regulatory Compliance

- Provide legal guidance on Canadian immigration and refugee law, where authorized.
- Research immigration legislation, regulations, policies, and relevant judicial decisions.
- Assist with complex immigration matters, refusals, inadmissibility issues, and procedural fairness concerns.
- Prepare legal submissions and supporting documentation for immigration-related proceedings.
- Experience with immigration litigation, judicial review proceedings, and representation before authorized immigration tribunals is an asset.
- Support compliance with IRCC requirements and applicable professional regulatory obligations.
- Coordinate with licensed immigration consultants and other authorized representatives.

5. Corporate & Commercial Legal Advisory

- Draft, review, negotiate, and revise commercial contracts, service agreements, NDAs, employment agreements, and other legal documents.
- Provide legal advice to management on corporate governance, business operations, employment law, and commercial matters.
- Assist with corporate registrations, restructuring, regulatory filings, and corporate governance documentation.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
- Support management with legal due diligence and contractual negotiations.

6. Employment Law & HR Support

- Advise management on Alberta employment legislation and workplace legal obligations.
- Draft and review employment contracts, workplace policies, disciplinary notices, and termination documents.
- Provide guidance on employment disputes, wrongful dismissal claims, and workplace compliance issues.
- Support HR with legally compliant employment procedures and dispute resolution.

7. Legal Research, Documentation & Compliance

- Prepare legal opinions, memoranda, notices, pleadings,



and skilled correspondence.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Alberta and federal legislation.
- Advise on privacy, confidentiality, data protection, and client-related legal obligations.
- Maintain confidential legal records, litigation files, and contractual documentation.
- Monitor limitation periods, court deadlines, regulatory filings, and contractual obligations.
- Develop and implement internal legal policies and compliance frameworks.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Minimum 2 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience in litigation, corporate law, criminal law, immigration law, or related practice areas.
- LL.B., J.D., or equivalent recognized law degree.
- Active membership and good standing with the Law Society of Alberta, with practising authorization appropriate to the duties of the position.
- Demonstrated experience appearing before Canadian courts, preferably including:
- Alberta Court of Justice.
- Court of King's Bench of Alberta.
- Court of Appeal of Alberta.
- Practical experience in civil litigation, legal drafting, pleadings, court procedures, and dispute resolution.
- Knowledge of Canadian criminal law and criminal litigation procedures.
- Understanding of Canadian immigration and refugee law, including relevant regulations and administrative processes.
- Strong knowledge of Alberta and Canadian federal legislation.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
- Strong professional drafting and written communication abilities.
- Ability to manage legal files independently, prioritize deadlines, and handle confidential information.
- Experience with corporate and employment law is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior litigation experience before Alberta courts.
- Experience handling civil trials, applications, and contested proceedings.
- Exposure to criminal defence or prosecution work.
- Experience with immigration refusals, inadmissibility matters, appeals, and judicial reviews.
- Experience in commercial litigation, corporate disputes, and employment litigation.
- Familiarity with legal practice-management systems, electronic court filing, and legal research databases.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 In-House Legal Counsel (Calgary)
🏢 Walshken Immigration
📍 Calgary