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    Legal Counsel, Commercial Law - Edmonton, AB, Canada - Michels Canada

    Michels Canada
    Michels Canada Edmonton, AB, Canada

    1 week ago

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    In-House Legal Counsel Corporate Services
    Full-time, Permanent
    Celebrating 60 years of People | Projects | Values around the world
    Michels Family of Companies is an established energy and infrastructure organization with 25 years in Canada.

    We support Canada's prosperous future by constructing safe, reliable infrastructure solutions to serve the public's energy, water and wastewater, and transportation needs.

    We care about doing what is best for our people, our customers, the communities in which we work and our country.

    Michels Canada headquarters is based in Nisku, Alberta, Canada.

    The Legal Counsel will research and analyze legal issues; draft, review, analyze, and negotiate construction contracts; manage claims; and assist with other legal and corporate matters.

    Subject to the department workflow document designed by the Chief Legal Officer this position will provide research, advice, and other legal assistance to the senior members of the Legal Department.

    The position may also provide counsel to management within the company and coordinate with outside legal counsel.

    Critical for success are the abilities to take initiative, multi-task, act decisively, work independently, maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgment, and project a professional image.


    Also critical for success are the following qualities:
    team player, hard-working, deadline oriented, risk tolerant, and demonstrates integrity and sound ethics. This position will be based in our Canadian Head office located in Nisku, AB.

    Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

    Performs pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.

    Advise Departments and Divisions as assigned in the department workflow document on legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures, approval processes, and company policies.

    Research and interpret various regulatory requirements and inform and update appropriate parties in other departments.

    Prepare and negotiate contract documentation with customers of the company, providing summary and concerns to senior legal team members for execution.

    Provides training to company and its affiliates on substantive legal topics.
    Develop CLE plan with oversight and input from the Chief Legal Officer. The position may also provide counsel to management within the company and coordinate with outside legal counsel.
    LLB or Juris Doctor from accredited law school.
    ~ Holds current license to practice law before the Canadian Bar Association.
    ~ Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
    ~Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

    Some experience in energy and infrastructure law.
    Some experience with labor and employment law.


    LANGUAGES
    ~ Must be able to communicate verbally and through written language (by hand and digitally) in English.

    For more information on our company, please visit our website at

    All applicants will be considered for employment regardless their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances.

    If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to:
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