Senior Upstream Oil & Gas Counsel (Canada)

Cenovus Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health & dental benefits

Mental health coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Employee family assistance

Virtual healthcare coverage

Job summary

Cenovus Energy is seeking a Legal Counsel to handle a wide range of upstream oil and gas matters in Canada. You will interpret, draft, and negotiate complex upstream commercial agreements and provide strategic legal guidance across internal teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of Canadian and Alberta regulatory frameworks and a track record in commercial upstream transactions. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in upstream oil and gas law, a law degree (LLB/JD) and active licensure in

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant upstream oil and gas legal experience.
• Experience with commercial transactions, contract negotiation and drafting.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and Alberta upstream regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, draft, and negotiate upstream commercial agreements (e.g., joint operating, farm-in/out, royalty, unit, etc.).
• Provide legal guidance to internal partners and diverse teams on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Lead due diligence and research for upstream projects and acquisitions/divestitures.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting

Commercial transactions

Regulatory knowledge

Education

LLB/JD degree

Job description

Cenovus Energy is seeking a Legal Counsel to handle a wide range of upstream oil and gas matters in Canada. You will interpret, draft, and negotiate complex upstream commercial agreements and provide strategic legal guidance across internal teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of Canadian and Alberta regulatory frameworks and a track record in commercial upstream transactions. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in upstream oil and gas law, a law degree (LLB/JD) and active licensure in