Corporate Counsel

McDougall Energy Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Job summary

McDougall Energy Inc. is seeking a collaborative Corporate Counsel in Canada to provide strategic legal guidance across daily operations and long-term business initiatives.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will ensure departments stay informed and compliant with business, contract, and employment laws. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, advising on legal risks, managing obligations, and offering counsel to Management.

Qualifications

• Law degree and admission to the Ontario Bar.
• Licensed member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario (LSO).
• 3–5 years of experience as an in-house corporate lawyer or in business law firms.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and approve commercial contracts and ensure alignment with company interests and legal standards.
• Provide advice on contract status, risks, and liabilities.
• Manage contractual obligations and coordinate with departments to ensure lifecycle adherence.
• Offer legal counsel to management on diverse issues and challenges.
• Collaborate with company departments to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Proactively research and anticipate legal issues to prepare for challenges.
• Manage insurance claim files and support insurance counsel.
• Assist with tender reviews for insurance, compliance, certification, and indemnification.
• Design and deliver training on relevant legal topics for company departments.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

Law degree

Ontario Bar (LSO)

Job description

McDougall Energy is a Canadian family-owned business that distributes quality petroleum products and services reliably and responsibly. We are dedicated to delivering customized solutions that meet customers’ needs, improve lives, and enrich communities.

At McDougall Energy, we believe every team member has a role in fulfilling our purpose. That's why we give our people the trust, support, and opportunities they need to do their best work. We invite you to join us as we continue to connect customers to the energy solutions of today and tomorrow.

We are proud to be recognized as a Platinum Club member of Canada's Best Managed Companies, having consecutively retained our designation since 2011.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

McDougall Energy is looking for a collaborative and driven legal professional to fill the position of Corporate Counsel. Reporting to the General Counsel this role is an integral member of the Corporate Legal team responsible for providing strategic legal guidance across all areas of our daily operations and long-term business initiatives. This role will ensure that all departments are well-informed and compliant with relevant areas of law including business, contract and employment laws.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting, reviewing and approving commercial contracts, ensuring they align with Company interests and legal standards.
• Providing advice on the status of contracts, potential legal risks and associated liabilities.
• Managing contractual obligations and corresponding with appropriate departments to ensure adherence throughout their lifecycle.
• Offering legal counsel to Management on diverse legal issues and challenges.
• Collaborating with various Company departments to ensure understanding and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively researching and anticipating legal issues, ensuring the Company is well-prepared for potential challenges.
• Managing insurance claim files and supporting insurance counsel.
• Assisting with the tender review process for insurance, compliance, certification and indemnification matters.
• Design and deliver training sessions on relevant legal topics for the Company’s departments, including specific regulations.

ABOUT YOU:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A law degree from a recognized university and be admitted to the Ontario Bar Association
• A licensed member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario (LSO)
• 3 to 5 years of experience practicing as an in house legal practitioner of a mid to large sized corporation or relevant experience working at a business law firm.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the Company and with external parties.
• Strong negotiation skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Proven experience following confidentiality guidelines.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We offer career growth and development through on-the-job training, professional courses, and peer learning in a friendly and inclusive work environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• Salary: $95,000 to $125,000, commensurate with experience.

McDougall Energy is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace. If you require any accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Confidentiality of all applicants assured. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted, and we thank all other applicants for their interest. McDougall Energy does not use AI in the recruitment process.