Legal Counsel Litigation

CPKC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CPKC is seeking a Legal Counsel - Litigation to provide proactive legal advice and manage litigation across Canada. This role involves working closely with stakeholders and external counsel on a variety of legal matters, including civil litigation, arbitration, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, at least 5 years of experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. CPKC offers a competitive benefits package and values diversity in its workforce.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Program

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of legal practice at a private law firm or corporate law department.
• Familiarity with litigation and arbitration processes.
• Ability to manage relationships with external counsel.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation, hearings, and arbitrations throughout Canada.
• Provide timely, practical legal advice to CPKC's business.
• Assist in internal investigations and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of a recognized law school

Job description

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION :

As Legal Counsel - Litigation you will provide proactive, business-oriented legal advice to the corporation at all levels, working closely with stakeholders and external counsel as appropriate to manage and provide support on an interesting and varied range of litigation and arbitration matters across Canada, while working in a collaborative team environment. Given the breadth of CPKC's operations and over 140-year history, the Legal Counsel - Litigation role provides an exciting opportunity to be involved in a wide range of novel, challenging, and unique legal matters at all levels of court across Canada, including general and complex civil litigation and arbitration, real estate, construction, property damage, constitutional law, Indigenous law, class action, and environmental matters.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Manage litigation, hearings, and arbitrations throughout Canada, including : reviewing and preparing pleadings and submissions; attending mediations, arbitrations, hearings and other judicial or tribunal appearances; and providing overall litigation strategy and direction

Support implementation and compliance with legislation and regulations

Provide timely, practical, and trusted legal advice in various aspects of CPKC's business, while ensuring legal compliance and alignment with CPKC policies, practices and procedures

Assist in preparing executive and board reporting

Assist in audit and compliance reporting and assessment

Assist in internal investigations and reporting

Provide instructions, direction and oversight to external counsel in their performance of CPKC legal work

Provide support to the Legal Services team in other areas of law, including commercial, regulatory, and others as requested

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Graduate of a recognized law school and membership in the Law Society of one or more of the provinces of Canada

Minimum 5 years of legal practice at a private law firm, corporate law department or governmental / quasi-governmental law department

Familiarity with litigation and arbitration processes and comfort with independently managing litigation files

Demonstrated organizational skills to prioritize high volume workload in a time-sensitive environment

Possess strong analytical skills, sound judgment and an ability to apply legal principles to CPKC's business and operations in an effective, proactive and pragmatic manner

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage relationships with external counsel

Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work both within a team and independently with minimal supervision

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER :

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Program

Annual Fitness Subsidy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances :

Criminal history check

Reference check

Management Conductor Program :

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification / qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)".