legal counsel
Posted on May 01, 2024
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Birchcliff Energy Ltd.
Job details
Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (?Birchcliff?) is an intermediate oil and natural gas company based in Calgary, Alberta that is engaged in the business of exploring for, developing and producing natural gas and liquids. All of Birchcliff?s assets are located in Alberta, where it is focused on the Montney/Doig Resource Play. Birchcliff?s vision is to be an industry- leading producer of profitable and sustainable natural gas and liquids, with the objective of increasing shareholder value over the long-term. Birchcliff has a strong record of success, built on its core belief that outstanding people, combined with a great corporate culture, creates a winning environment. Birchcliff offers competitive compensation, stock options and benefits to its employees.
Birchcliff is seeking a dynamic and experienced oil and gas/commercial lawyer to join its in-house legal department. Reporting to the Vice President, Legal, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and working in collaboration with the other members of the legal team, this position will be responsible for providing legal advice and support on a broad range of matters, including oil and gas and corporate/commercial matters.
*Key Responsibilities and Duties*
As legal counsel, your responsibilities will include the following:
* Assisting and working with internal business teams on various oil and gas and other commercial transactions, including contract review, drafting and negotiation.
* Drafting of policies and the development and refinement of various internal templates.
* Keeping abreast of changes in applicable laws and regulations that may affect Birchcliff and effectively communicating those changes as applicable within the company.
* Proactively identifying and managing areas of legal risk.
* Conducting legal research on a variety of issues and preparing reports and presentations as requested.
* Coordinating with and managing external legal counsel.
*Education and Skills*
The successful candidate will have the following education, skills, abilities and attributes:
* Six plus years of experience gained at a top-tier law firm or in-house department. In-house experience with an oil and gas or mid-stream company is considered an asset.
* An LLB or JD from an accredited post-secondary institution. The candidate must be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta.
* Significant experience with oil and gas commercial transactions in at least some of the following areas: acquisitions and divestitures; joint venture agreements; facility construction, ownership and operation agreements; gathering, processing, storage and transportation agreements; master supply agreements; and CAOEC agreements.
* Experience with LNG transactions and agreements, including marketing, shipping, sale and purchase and service agreements, will be considered an asset.
* Excellent knowledge of current industry standards and legislation to ensure that Birchcliff?s practices are current and in compliance.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands with tight timelines.
* A self-starter with the ability to work independently and carry projects to their conclusion.
* The ability to deal with a variety of diverse legal issues and provide practical and timely legal advice that is responsive to the needs of internal clients.
* Strong and effective written and verbal negotiation and communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
* The ability to collaborate with a variety of people, both internally and externally.
* High ethical standards and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Dental care
* Disability insurance
* Extended health care
* RRSP match
* Stock options
* Vision care
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* Do you have an LLB or JD from an accredited post-secondary institution?
* Do you have 6+ years of experience g
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LocationCalgary, AB
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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