Legal Counsel

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation support

Health, Dental & Vision benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Volunteer opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Online learning platforms

Paid vacation

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) seeks a Legal Counsel in Calgary, Alberta to provide prompt legal and commercial support to client business areas, leveraging Labour & Employment Law expertise and related practice areas. You will coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders to gather evidence and mitigate risk.

The role includes developing legal strategies, preparing memoranda, and advising on employment matters across our Canadian operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctorate eligible for admission to the Law Society of Alberta.
• Minimum of six years’ experience in Labour & Employment Law; other practice areas may be assets.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of claims from dispute resolution to pleadings.
• Coordinate external counsel and internal stakeholders for evidence gathering.
• Assess legal and commercial risk and identify liability issues.
• Assist in developing and implementing legal strategies to support client initiatives.
• Prepare legal memoranda and provide ongoing advice to client groups.
• Support employment and labour matters across Canadian operations.

Skills

Labour & Employment Law

Litigation

Privacy Law

Commercial Litigation

Energy Litigation

Oil & Gas

Education

Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor

Job description

The Opportunity:

At Canadian Natural, we are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the energy sector. As a recognized leader in Canada’s energy industry, we operate one of the strongest and most diversified asset portfolios of any independent energy producer in the world.

Job Description

As Legal Counsel, you will provide prompt and effective legal and commercial support to client business areas within Canadian Natural. You will utilize your strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and the ability to work independently in an ever-changing, challenging and collegial team environment. You will possess the ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality of service and demonstrate a strong work ethic.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta


• Work schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts


• Safety sensitive position: No


• Application deadline: October 25, 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Manage all phases of claims from dispute resolution negotiations to assisting external counsel in the preparation of pleadings and all subsequent legal steps in the lawsuit.


• Co-ordinate and instruct external counsel, independent subject matter experts, and work with internal stakeholders and business clients to gather required factual and documentary evidence required for ongoing claims.


• Assess legal and commercial risk and identify liability issues and mitigation strategies.


• Assist in the development and implementation of legal strategies to support client initiatives and issues.


• Prepare legal memoranda and provide ongoing advice to client group representatives and management.


• Provide ongoing assistance and client education on employment and labour matters arising across our Canadian operations.

What You Bring To The Role

• Bachelor of Laws or Judicial Doctorate degree and be eligible for admission to the Law Society of Alberta.


• Minimum of six years’ experience in Labour & Employment Law. Additional experience in any one or more of the following areas of practice is considered an asset: Privacy Law, Commercial Litigation, Energy Litigation, and Oil & Gas.


• Other combinations of experience and practice will be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses


• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy


• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits


• Health & Wellness Spending Account


• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community


• Employee & Family Assistance Program


• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development


• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader:

We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment:

Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits:

We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories:

Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Check out some of our Employee Testimonials!

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.