Senior Legal Counsel (WR: 836)

Pekarsky & Co.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Calgary is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join a dynamic in-house team at NorthRiver Midstream. The role involves advising on a range of legal matters in the energy sector, requiring a strong background in law and experience in commercial and corporate work.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of post-call legal experience in top-tier law firm or in-house department.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or another province.
• Experience in Canadian energy sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on all legal matters including commercial, corporate governance, and litigation.
• Advise on matters in all jurisdictions where NorthRiver operates.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of the energy industry

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (L.LB) or Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

We’re always on the look out for top talent

We are proud to partner with NorthRiver Midstream (“NorthRiver”) in their search for aSenior Legal Counselto join their in-house legal team.

About NorthRiver

NorthRiver is a Canadian owned and operated gas gathering and processing business headquartered in Calgary, with operations across British Columbia and Alberta. Founded in 2018, and part of the Brookfield Infrastructure portfolio, NorthRiver connects its customers to major markets, including the U.S. Pacific Northwest, U.S. Midwest, and Western Canada.

The Role

NorthRiver is currently seeking a team-oriented, driven and strategic commercial lawyer to join its team as a Senior Legal Counsel. This position will be part of a high performing team that delivers on all legal matters including commercial, new ventures, corporate governance, corporate finance, privacy, litigation, procurement, labour & employment, regulatory and indigenous. They will advise on matters in all jurisdictions where NorthRiver operates.

• Reports to: Director, Legal and Assistant General Counsel
• Work Arrangement: On-Site at Corporate Office 5 days/week
• Corporate Head Office Location: 888 3 St SW, #1400, Calgary AB

Who we’re looking for

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skillsets:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (L.LB) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or another province in Canada.
• Minimum 6+ years of post-call legal experience (2018 call or more senior) in a top-tier law firm or in-house department providing commercial and corporate work within the Canadian energy sector.
• In-depth knowledge of the energy industry
• In-house experience in the energy industry is an asset.

If you’d like to learn more about this unique in-house opportunity, please reach out to Ranju Shergill at [e-mail] or submit your resume below to apply.

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