Senior Legal Counsel

5 days ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Catch Recruitment Full time
Catch Recruitment is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our client's team in Calgary.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a seasoned legal professional with 10+ years of experience in Corporate and/or Contract Law, preferably with a background in Leasing and Financing. The successful candidate will work closely with the CFO and our existing legal team, providing strategic guidance on all business development and commercial matters.

Responsibilities:

  • Create standards and processes for drafting agreements, mitigate and address contractual risks, and work with the appropriate leaders to align business processes with contractual obligations.
  • Support the company's interest on all legal proceedings, including litigations, arbitrations, and hearings as required.
  • Ensure the firm's operations comply with all relevant laws and regulations and manage legal risks effectively.
  • Provide guidance and support to legal staff on all legal inquiries and requests.
  • Provide guidance on regulatory and contractual issues and review applicable statutes and regulations.
  • Source external legal support and manage contractual relationships as required.
  • Maintain and build strong relationships with clients, ensuring their legal needs are met with the highest level of professionalism.

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor of Law (LLB) from an accredited Canadian university and current membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
  • A Master of Business Administration (MBA) would be considered an asset.
  • 10+ years' experience in Corporate and/or Contract Law (Leasing and Financing backgrounds are preferred).
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in the Aviation sector is required.
  • Excellent business acumen and understanding of commercial agreements.
  • Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
  • Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
  • Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor.
  • A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
  • Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies.
  • Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite.
  • Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
  • Must have a valid Canadian passport; occasional travel may be required.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.

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