3 day week Commercial Legal Counsel

4 days ago

Edmonton, Canada Finning International Inc. Full time
p>time left to apply End Date: December 31, 2024 (20 days left to apply)

job requisition id R-2024-5324

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Reporting to Finning Canada’s Associate General Counsel, this position supports the delivery of legal services to Finning Canada, its affiliates, subsidiaries and related entities. This position is also involved in day to day leadership and coaching in support of Finning's strategic priorities.

Job Description:

Providing support to the Associate General Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel by providing legal advice and internal coordination on all day-to-day legal matters affecting Finning Canada’s operations.

  • Corporate & commercial matters, including contract drafting, review and negotiation of sales and rental contracts with Finning customers and procurement contracts with Finning suppliers.
  • Human resources matters, including general employment law matters; employment contracts; employment standards complaints; human rights complaints, workplace accommodation; and workplace policies, including, anti-harassment, and drug, alcohol and cannabis testing.
  • Instructing and overseeing external legal counsel retained for general litigation, including wrongful dismissal claims and debt collections.
  • Insurance claims and process.
  • General commercial leasing matters.
  • Other legal work as delegated from time to time.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high volumes of work and comfortable working both remotely and in-office.
  • Must be flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work both independently, with input as needed from the Associate General Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel, as well as collaboratively, with peers and business units.
  • Have a keen eye for detail and commitment to quality.
Knowledge:
  • Proven experience as legal counsel in a face paced and dynamic business environment.
  • Strong knowledge of legislation, jurisprudence and case law relevant to the practice areas.
Accountability:
  • Strictly adhere to all company policies and procedures.
  • Being proactive and objective in meeting and managing the organization’s legal requirements.
  • Ensuring that legal files are maintained and accessible.
  • Maintain and enhance the reputation of Finning Legal and the company in the community.
  • Ensure the status of all legal matters and any costs or risks are reported accurately to the Associate General Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel.
Education & Experience:
  • Law degree from a recognized institution and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
  • 3 to 6 years (post-call) of experience in private practice preferably with a national or strong regional firm focused on business law, or an in-house setting in a comparable business or that involves sophisticated contracts or commercial transactions.About Us

    Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.

    Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

    OUR DIVISIONS
    • Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT.
    • Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America.

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