Legal Counsel, Market Regulation

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.

The Market Regulation (MR) division oversees equities and derivatives marketplaces, registrants (dealers, advisers, and investment fund managers), and industry self-regulatory organizations. With a dynamic team of investment and financial professionals, we are involved in leading-edge projects aimed at balancing effective regulation with our stakeholders’ need for innovation and efficient capital markets.

We are looking for a lawyer with a strong understanding of the capital markets and the registration and oversight of its participants, in both traditional and emerging market categories. This role will require knowledge of technology driven innovations such as crypto-asset trading platforms, digital assets, and fintech.

Reporting to the Manager, Legal, Market Regulation the successful candidate will assist with the development of securities regulatory policy, engage with market participants to understand the securities-related challenges they face, and consider securities regulatory solutions to those challenges. They will conduct legal research and analysis for market regulation issues including initiatives being developed and implemented in other jurisdictions.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to apply their skills to the application of securities law requirements on initiatives involving rapidly evolving technologies while balancing innovation and investor protection.

• Conducting legal analysis and providing advice and recommendations with respect to matters involving registration, compliance matters, and policy development with a variety of entities including crypto-asset trading platforms, fintech firms, and marketplaces.
• Participating on national working groups to ensure consistent application of securities laws across Canada, as well as identifying emerging issues and analyzing and developing related policy.
• Working on committees that consider and address the regulation of crypto-asset trading platforms and digital asset-related developments.
• Providing legal input and direction to the Registration and Registrant Oversight, Derivatives Oversight, and Market Oversight teams.
• Drafting concise legal memos to Market Regulation leaders, summarizing relevant areas of law and new developments.
• Presenting policy recommendations to Market Regulation leaders, ASC executives and Commission members.
• Interacting directly with industry participants in one-on-one meetings, public education sessions and advisory committees.

• A law degree and membership in good standing (or eligible for membership) with the Law Society of Alberta.
• Six or more years of experience in one or more areas of securities, corporate/commercial, regulatory or administrative law.
• Industry experience in securities law including dealing with registrants, marketplaces and related securities law requirements is preferred.
• Relevant experience in dealing with digital assets or fintech is highly preferred.
• Experience with regulatory requirements and interpreting complex legislation.
• A practical and responsive approach to problem solving and priority management.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Superior written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• The proven ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• The ability to work cooperatively and efficiently with multidisciplinary staff within the ASC and nationally including understanding and addressing differing perspectives and approaches.

Click the Apply For This Job Online button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by April 14, 2026. This position will work out of the ASC office located in Calgary, Alberta. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at the ASC including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found on our website at www.asc.ca.

We offer a hybrid work environment and flexibility, a competitive total rewards package consisting of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits, comprehensive health and dental, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; retirement benefits; travel insurance; paid vacation time, flex and sick days; an employee family assistance program; transportation allowance, generous flexible spending account and professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training. We also encourage fun and giving back to the community with initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign. 

The ASC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected.