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    Legal Counsel, Litigation - Calgary, Canada - Cenovus Energy Inc.

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    Worker Type: EmployeeGroup: Employment Legal DepartmentJob Post End Date: 05/07/2024

    About this opportunity:

    The Legal Counsel, Litigation & Employment will be responsible to assist in effectively managing the Company's litigation matters. They will oversee the conduct of litigation matters through to resolution. They will be required to work collaboratively with other legal subject matter experts, clients, stakeholders across the organization to identify and mitigate legal risks and guide creative solutions in alignment with Cenovus's corporate objectives.

    What you'll do:

    • Oversee the conduct of Canadian litigation matters through to resolution.
    • Take a lead role in dispute management from a solutions-oriented, practical, and strategic perspective.
    • Provide legal advice and support, conduct legal research, and draft and review legal documents, largely related to litigation matters.
    • Manage external counsel on litigation files and related matters.
    • Represent the Company at hearings and other judicial proceedings.
    • Work collaboratively with teams, leaders and key stakeholders across the organization to identify and mitigate legal risks and guide creative solutions in alignment with Cenovus's corporate objectives.
    • Engage with business leaders and other in-house teams to efficiently mitigate legal risks and resolve issues pragmatically.
    • Other related legal accountabilities that may arise, including providing legal support to our in-house employment legal team in Canada.

    Who you are:

    • J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited Canadian law school.
    • Member in good standing with the Alberta Law Society.
    • Four (4) to six (6) years post-call litigation experience, with some experience handling employment law matters.
    • Strong analytical, communication and drafting skills.
    • Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and teamwork.
    • Energy industry experience preferred.

    Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT May 3, 2024.

    If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email

    Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

    Who we are:

    We're an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We're committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

    We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

    Find Cenovus on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.

    For more information, please visit

    At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We're committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity targets and networks, visit

    The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

    Notification

    To be considered for a position, please click Apply and create an account or sign in to your Cenovus Careers profile.

    Immediately following successful submission of your online application, you will receive an online notification confirming Cenovus's receipt of your resume.

    Only those applicants who apply directly to a posted position and are selected for an interview will be contacted. We will not accept agency or third-party candidate submissions.

    To follow the status of your application, log in to your Cenovus Careers profile and click on the appropriate job under 'My Applications'.

    Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.

    If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE please apply by going to our Internal Career Site


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