Junior Lawyer

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Sureway Construction Group Ltd. Full time

**Junior Lawyer - In House**

Sureway is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, with over 50 years’ experience, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

Reporting to the In-House General Counsel, the Junior Lawyer will be responsible for providing legal advice and risk management on a wide array of legal issues across the corporate group with a primary focus on the Heavy Construction and Infrastructure industry. The Junior Lawyer will provide guidance and opinions on certain best industry practices and will ensure compliance as required.

**Location**:Edmonton, AB (on-site)

**Junior Lawyer Essential Functions & Responsibilities**:

- Ensure Compliance with Government Legislation.
- Advise on legal responsibilities.
- Identify Risk.
- Oversee Risk Management activities.
- Review and Prepare legal documents.
- Retain and manage and assist external counsel as required.
- Maintain minute books and document files.
- Research and prepare Memos.
- Preparing, reviewing and negotiating company contracts, requests for proposals and other legal documents.
- Consulting with management, commercial advisors, tax experts, accountants, HR, and marketing staff.
- Negotiating and drafting commercial and contractual agreements and advising on employment matters.
- Developing the organization's policies on industry-specific issues, corporate governance or regulatory affairs.
- Liaise with Senior Staff.

**Junior Lawyer Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience**:

- Must be a member in good standing of Law Society of Alberta.
- Licensed to practice law in Alberta.
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a firm.
- Strong knowledge of legal concepts, principles, and terminology.
- Critical thinking, analysis, and research skills are essential.
- Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion; knowledge of data privacy laws.
- Superior interpersonal skills and mentality to interact with management, coworkers, and external agencies across a wide variety of topics in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
- Excellent writing skills, including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation for complex documentation.
- Superior time management skills, multi-tasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with mínimal supervision.
- High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and diplomacy.
- Resourcefulness and flexibility.
- Professional, responsive, and positive work attitude is critical.

**Work Conditions**
- Ability to attend and conduct meetings and presentations.
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
- Working with tight deadlines.
- Overtime as required.

**Sureway offers a fantastic opportunity to join a leading team in the heavy construction industry. We offer a friendly, fast paced environment with plenty of room for career advancement, great benefits, and a strong team of professionals. This position is located in Edmonton, Alberta. Salary will be based on experience.**

**#SWAH3**

**We’re Ready. Are You?**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB T6P 0C9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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