Senior Legal Counsel: A Dynamic Role in Litigation and Labour

2 days ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Pekarsky & Co. Full time
Pekarsky & Co. Overview

We're always on the lookout for top talent to join our dynamic legal team.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is around $120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible benefits, a defined pension plan, and a savings plan.

Job Description

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal advice, strategic guidance, and services to our operations, corporate functions, and Human Resources. This work includes engaging and managing external legal counsel as necessary, covering employment law, privacy, policy work, and Environmental Health and Safety legal matters.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • 10+ years of post-call legal experience focused in litigation, labour & employment matters
  • Strong understanding and experience with: Canada Labour Code, Alberta Human Rights Act, British Columbia Human Rights Act, Employment law and labour regulations, particularly in Alberta and British Columbia
  • Strong analytical and interpretive skills to recognize and comprehend complex issues, policies, and legislative requirements and information
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills across a range of contexts
  • Exceptional negotiation and facilitation skills with a proven capability for effective presentation tools/methods
  • Significant experience at a senior level would be considered an asset
  • Experience working in a midstream or pipeline business would be considered an asset
Benefits
  • A dynamic, interesting litigation and labour & employment work environment
  • An opportunity for professional development and career advancement within a nimble and dynamic legal team
  • An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business
  • A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships
  • Meaningful work that makes a difference within a business that is making a tremendous impact across the Canadian energy industry and across Canada's economy as a whole
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility

Pekarsky & Co. is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We welcome new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.



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