Legal Counsel Litigation

5 days ago

Calgary, Canada CPKC Full time

**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**:
As Legal Counsel - Litigation you will provide proactive business-oriented legal advice to the corporation at all levels and will provide support on a broad range of litigation matters.

**POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Manage litigation, hearings, and arbitrations throughout Canada, including: reviewing and preparing pleadings and submissions; attending mediations, arbitrations, hearings and other judicial or tribunal appearances; and providing overall litigation strategy and direction
- Support implementation and compliance with legislation and regulations
- Provide timely, practical, and trusted legal advice in various aspects of CPKC’s business, while ensuring legal compliance and alignment with CPKC policies, practices and procedures
- Assist in preparing executive and board reporting
- Assist in audit and compliance reporting and assessment
- Assist in internal investigations and reporting
- Provide instructions, direction and oversight to external counsel in their performance of CPKC legal work
- Provide support to the Legal Services team in other areas of law, including commercial, regulatory, and others as requested

**POSITION REQUIREMENTS**:

- Graduate of a recognized law school and membership in the Law Society of one or more of the provinces of Canada
- Minimum 5 years of legal practice at a private law firm, corporate law department or governmental/quasi-governmental law department
- Familiarity with litigation and arbitration processes and comfort with independently managing litigation files
- Demonstrated organizational skills to prioritize high volume workload in a time-sensitive environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage relationships with external counsel
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work both within a team and independently with mínimal supervision
- Some or all of the following would be an asset, but are not required:

- Knowledge of transportation laws, both federal and provincial, and experience in transportation industry
- Experience in labour, employment, or human rights law

**WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER**:

- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension plan
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Performance Incentive Program
- Annual Fitness Subsidy
- Part-time Studies Program

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**:
As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

**Background Investigation**:

- Criminal history check
- Reference check

**Management Conductor Program**:
Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

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