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Senior Legal Counsel

Location: 

Edmonton, AB, CA, T5J 0E5

Req ID:  50588
Jobs by Category:  People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs
Job Function:  Legal
Status:  Full Time
Schedule:  Regular

Description

 

Join our team

 

Our Telecom Policy and Regulatory Affairs group is charged with providing regulatory legal advice in relation to telecommunications and radiocommunication matters as well as addressing related compliance and reporting requirements. In addition, our group is responsible for telecom submissions to the CRTC and other public bodies, including ISED. We are an interdisciplinary team of advocates, including lawyers, and other seasoned telecommunications experts. Together, we apply regulatory and public policy rules and principles along with legal and technical knowledge to advance TELUS' interests within the Canadian telecommunications industry. We are a team that works in a collaborative and supportive fashion.

 

Here is how

 

  • Preparing regulatory advice in response to inquiries received from the various business units
  • Drafting and filing compliance materials and reports
  • Delivering timely analysis of regulatory rules and decisions and assessing proposed regulatory strategies
  • Advising senior management and their business units on new regulatory rules established by government bodies and supporting compliance activities
  • Embracing a culture that advances our strategic imperatives and corporate priorities, including our Customers First strategy

 

 

Qualifications

 

You are the missing piece of the puzzle

 

  • 5 -10 years’ experience practicing law and preferably experience with Telecommunications/Radiocommunication law, or experience with providing regulatory advice in a related regulatory statutory domain
  • Excellent written advocacy and oral communications skills
  • A demonstrated ability to manage complex files involving cross-functional teams, prioritize and deal with multiple assignments, and exercise judgment, often under significant time pressures
  • A demonstrated ability to balance business requirements against regulatory risks and to formulate solutions to advance the needs of the various business units
  • Ability to make decisions when ambiguity is present

 

Great-to-haves

 

  • Knowledge of spectrum policy and associated regulatory frameworks
  • Member of the US Bar and/or familiarity with US telecom matters
  • Experience with Broadcasting law is an asset
  • Ability to read and communicate in French

 

 
Salary Range:  $130,000-$194,000
Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan:  30%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

  • Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
  • Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
  • And much more …

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world. 

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

 

 

 

 

People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs

Across People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs, we are the diverse and talented team responsible for making sure TELUS is managed as a world-leading organization. ​

We are honoured to be recognized

84%
2024 engagement score

150,000+
Team members worldwide

14
# of years voted One of Canada’s Best Corporate Citizens

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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