Legal Counsel

We Manage HR
CA - Alberta - Calgary
July 3, 2024
Legal

Our client is expanding in a global marketplace with our exponential growth and
seeking a Legal Counsel to join our team with experience in Compliance and
Regulatory. Our organization is fast paced, growing, and phenomenally successful. As
our Legal Counsel, with experience in Compliance and Regulatory you will serve as a
subject matter expert for all regulatory and compliance matters and provide the
business with advice on these matters on behalf of the Legal department. The
position reports to Vice President, Legal. This new and exciting role will be based in
Calgary, Alberta Canada.
Key Accountabilities:
Contribute as a member of the Legal and Compliance/Regulatory team
bringing your experience and creative legal skills to provide practical
solutions to our businesses.
Regulatory review and analysis, including applicable Canadian and foreign
legislation.
Function as an expert on the legal and regulatory framework for our client
in Canada and worldwide.
Assist the Vice President and Legal Counsel in identifying and assessing legal
risks and developing strategies to mitigate risks to protect the company's
interests.
Function as a legal expert and collaborate with external legal firms with
respect to any litigation matters.
In collaboration with the Director of Compliance, ensure the planning, day-
to-day management and control of legal and regulatory activities dictated
by Provincial and Federal authorities.
Function as the Privacy Officer for the company and develop appropriate
protocols for this function.
Lead SOX compliance initiatives for the legal department.
Manage and respond to Regulatory requests for information ensuring
responses comply with applicable privacy laws.
Conduct routine checks on compliance with various elements of the
company's business.
Manage and supervise external legal support.
In collaboration with other members of the Legal and Compliance
department, update precedent contracts and contract management
processes and help to identify opportunities to streamline the Legal
department.
Develop tools that empower the business to move quickly.
Complete other legal review and drafting requirements for the business.
Qualifications:

Required Law Degree, Member of a Provincial Bar in good standing in
Alberta, Canada.
Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience.
This position requires a law degree with a minimum of 5 years of legal
experience with an emphasis on risk, compliance and regulatory knowledge
is mandatory in Alberta.
Knowledge of SOX experience is an asset.
Attributes:
An initiative-taking professional with Canadian law experience in Alberta
who can work well independently and as part of a team.
Proactively bring projects to completion.
Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Superior organizational and time management skills with experience
addressing multiple projects simultaneously.
Highly organized and focused with strong attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage
multiple priorities.
Excellent written communication skills.
Able to provide clear instructions and advice, persuasively communicating
risk processes and policies.
Proven analytical and critical thinking skills with experience simplifying and
resolving complex problems.
Collaborator who enjoys learning and contributing to team goals.
Being an extremely hands-on user with MS Suite of Products.
Enjoy learning and working in a new and exciting industry!

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary is based on years of experience.
A competitive compensation plan will accompany the successful candidate
including a comprehensive benefits plan that is effective on day one.

Some of the benefits you can expect from this organization:
We are building, growing, and growing globally!
We share our knowledge and learn from each other, one team!
The job posting reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the
principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job. There may
be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

Please note that candidates applying for openings must be authorized to work in
Canada and practice law and experience in Alberta.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.

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Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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