Corporate Counsel

McDougall Energy

$95K — $125K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Law degree from a recognized university and admission to the Ontario Bar Association
  • Licensed member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario (LSO)
  • 3 to 5 years of in-house legal experience or similar business law firm experience
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
  • Proven experience in maintaining confidentiality

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and approve commercial contracts in line with company interests
  • Advise on contract status and potential legal risks
  • Manage contractual obligations and liaise with departments to ensure compliance
  • Provide legal counsel to management on various issues
  • Collaborate with departments to uphold legal and regulatory standards
  • Anticipate and research potential legal issues proactively
  • Manage insurance claims and support insurance counsel
  • Assist in tender review for insurance and compliance matters

Benefits

  • 4 weeks paid vacation
  • Employer-matched group RRSP
  • Employer-paid health and dental benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Healthcare and lifestyle spending account
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee and customer referral programs
  • Employee discount and perks programs
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

McDougall Energy is looking for a collaborative and driven legal professional to fill the position of Corporate Counsel. Reporting to the General Counsel this role is an integral member of the Corporate Legal team responsible for providing strategic legal guidance across all areas of our daily operations and long-term business initiatives. This role will ensure that all departments are well-informed and compliant with relevant areas of law including business, contract and employment laws.

Responsibilities include:
  • Drafting, reviewing and approving commercial contracts, ensuring they align with Company interests and legal standards.
  • Providing advice on the status of contracts, potential legal risks and associated liabilities.
  • Managing contractual obligations and corresponding with appropriate departments to ensure adherence throughout their lifecycle.
  • Offering legal counsel to Management on diverse legal issues and challenges.
  • Collaborating with various Company departments to ensure understanding and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Proactively researching and anticipating legal issues, ensuring the Company is well-prepared for potential challenges.
  • Managing insurance claim files and supporting insurance counsel.
  • Assisting with the tender review process for insurance, compliance, certification and indemnification matters.
  • Design and deliver training sessions on relevant legal topics for the Company's departments, including specific regulations.


ABOUT YOU:

The ideal candidate will have:
  • A law degree from a recognized university and be admitted to the Ontario Bar Association
  • A licensed member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario (LSO)
  • 3 to 5 years of experience practicing as an in house legal practitioner of a mid to large sized corporation or relevant experience working at a business law firm.
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the Company and with external parties.
  • Strong negotiation skills and keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision.
  • Proven experience following confidentiality guidelines.


WHAT WE OFFER:

We offer career growth and development through on-the-job training, professional courses, and peer learning in a friendly and inclusive work environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including:
  • Salary: $95,000 to $125,000, commensurate with experience.
  • 4 Weeks Paid Vacation
  • Employer-matched Group RRSP
  • Employer-paid Health & Dental Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Healthcare & Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Employee & Customer Referral Programs
  • Employee Discount & Perks Programs


Are you ready to power your career and make a difference at McDougall Energy? Get energized and apply online today at www.mcdougallenergy.com/careers.

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