Legal Counsel, Calgary, AB

Avanti Software Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. seeks a Legal Counsel to join our Calgary Head Office. This full-time role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary and requires superb organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds an LL.B/J.D., Alberta Bar admission, and 3–6 years' experience in corporate law, M&A, energy or securities matters, with strong drafting skills and a pragmatic, business-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• LL.B or J.D. from a recognized law school; Alberta Bar admission preferred.
• 3–6 years of experience in law firm or in-house.
• Corporate law background with M&A, energy and/or securities exposure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Legal Officer on day-to-day commercial matters, mergers & acquisitions, regulatory compliance, litigation, employment matters, and external counsel coordination.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements with a focus on midstream, downstream and renewable energy sectors.
• Identify and prioritize legal/commercial issues and work with stakeholders to develop practical, risk-balanced solutions.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal implications of business decisions and transactions.
• Develop and maintain legal templates, policies, and procedures for consistency and compliance.
• Contribute to special projects and evolving legal needs as required.

Skills

Drafting skills

Mergers & acquisitions

Energy & securities law

Independent & collaborative work

Education

LL.B or J.D. from a recognized law school

Job description

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. is a publicly listed, diversified energy infrastructure company with an integrated value chain across the North American natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil, refined product, and renewable space. Its strategy is to profitably grow and create shareholder value through the acquisition and development of oil and gas infrastructure. Tidewater plans to achieve its business objective by providing customers with a full service, vertically integrated value chain, including gas plants, pipelines, railcars, export terminals, storage, downstream facilities, and various renewable initiatives.

The Opportunity

Tidewater has an immediate opening for a Legal Counsel. This is a full-time position based out of our Calgary Head Office and reporting to the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. This is a fast paced, deadline driven role that requires superb organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Chief Legal Officer in managing legal matters across the organization, including day to day commercial matters, mergers and acquisitions and other transactional matters, securities law and regulatory compliance matters, litigation matters, employment matters, and external counsel coordination
Provide legal advice on and draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including supply agreements, service agreements, transactional documents, and confidentiality agreements, with a strong focus on the midstream, downstream and renewable energy industries
Quickly identify and prioritize legal and commercial issues and work collaboratively with stakeholders (internal and external) to develop practical and risk-balanced solutions
Advise internal stakeholders on legal implications of business decisions and transactions
Develop and maintain legal templates, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance
Contribute to special projects and evolving legal needs as required

Ideal Candidate

A law degree (LL.B or J.D.) from a recognized law school and admission to the Alberta Bar
3-6 years of experience gained in a law firm or in-house legal department
A corporate law background, particularly with experience in mergers and acquisitions, energy and/or securities law and the willingness to manage litigation and other dispute-related matters
Strong work ethic, exceptional drafting skills, sound judgment, and a pragmatic, effective and creative approach to the in-house legal role
Strong understanding of the oil and gas and renewable energy industries, including regulatory frameworks and operational risks, is an asset >Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Business-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Employee Benefits

Compensation:
We offer a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary, short-term and long-term incentive plans.
Employee Benefits:
Tidewater offers a comprehensive benefit package, designed to prioritize the well-being of you and your family. Benefits include top-in-industry medical, dental, life and accident insurance and disability coverage. Our virtual employee and family assistance program makes access to medical professionals quick and convenient.
Tidewater's benefits program features a generous $2,000 annual spending account which provides the flexibility for you to fund a Healthcare Spending Account to help pay for medical and dental expenses not covered by the benefits plan, or a Healthy Living Account for the items such as membership or sports equipment.
You can become a shareholder and participate in the growth of our company through Tidewater's Long-Term Incentive Plan and the Employee Share Purchase Plan.
At Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Inc., we prioritize your financial peace of mind by extensively covering the cost of benefits. Join us and experience a workplace that values your health, supports your family, and invests in your overall well-being.
Your coverage begins on your hire date and extends to eligible family members.

Company

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd