Current jobs related to Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel - Calgary, Alberta - Shim Law
-
Legal Counsel
6 days ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour Opportunity:Primary Care Alberta (PCA) has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel position reporting to the General Counsel. The successful candidate will bring proven legal expertise in a health care setting to support the provincial health agency in delivering and coordinating primary care and public health services to Albertans. Here, you'll be...
-
Senior Legal Counsel
6 days ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Finning Full timeCompany:Finning CanadaNumber of Openings:1Worker Type:PermanentPosition Overview:Location: Calgary or EdmontonSchedule: Monday – Friday (5x2)Employment Type: Full-Time, PermanentOffice Status: HybridReporting to Finning Canada's Associate General Counsel, this role serves as a key legal and strategic advisor to the Canadian leadership team to support...
-
Senior Legal Counsel
1 week ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Finning Full timeCompany:Finning CanadaNumber of Openings:1Worker Type:PermanentPosition Overview:Location: Calgary or EdmontonSchedule: Monday – Friday (5x2)Employment Type: Full-Time, PermanentOffice Status: HybridReporting to Finning Canada's Associate General Counsel, this role serves as a key legal and strategic advisor to the Canadian leadership team to support...
-
Legal Counsel
2 hours ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Kaizen Automotive Group Full timeJob Title:Legal CounselDepartment:LegalReports To:General CounselClassification:Full Time, OnsiteLocation:Calgary, AlbertaCompensation:$105, $140,000.00Kaizen Automotive Groupis a rapidly expanding enterprise with operations across Canada and the United States, supporting both commercial fleet businesses and retail automotive dealerships. As a North American...
-
Legal Counsel
5 days ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada MNP Full timeInspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.Make an impact with our Legal & Risk Management team as Legal Counsel. This diverse team of professionals provides legal expertise to support the success of our operations...
-
Legal Counsel/Sr. Legal Counsel, Labour
6 days ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Nutrien Full timeNutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We're creating an inclusive...
-
Legal Counsel/Sr. Legal Counsel, Labour
3 hours ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Nutrien Full timeLocation:Calgary, AB, CA, T2J 7E8 Saskatoon, SK, CA, S7K 5R6Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose,Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we...
-
Legal Counsel
5 hours ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada PETRONAS Canada Full timePETRONAS Canada is one of the largest natural gas resource owners in Canada. We have operations in the Montney play in northeast British Columbia and are a partner in LNG Canada. As part of PETRONAS, a dynamic global energy group with presence in over 100 countries, we are well-positioned to provide global markets with responsibly-developed Canadian energy...
-
Legal Counsel
2 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada South Bow Full timeAt South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world's most critical markets. We're building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you're ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you....
-
Legal Counsel
2 weeks ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada South Bow Full timeAt South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world's most critical markets. We're building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you're ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you....
Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel
2 weeks ago
Shim Law, one of Calgary's most diverse and fast-growing law firms, is seeking an experienced
Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel
with a
portable practice
to join our team. Our firm offers a dynamic environment, a strong administrative and marketing infrastructure, and a steady volume of new client inquiries across multiple practice areas. We are looking for a lawyer who is ready to bring their established client base into a supportive, high-performance setting where their practice can continue to grow.
About Shim Law
Founded in 2014, Shim Law has become one of Calgary's most multicultural law firms, offering legal services in more than 15 languages. Our team includes experienced lawyers, paralegals, and articling students who collaborate to deliver strong client service across family law, civil litigation, criminal defence, immigration, employment law, wills and estates, real estate and business law. With continuous growth and a strong presence in the Calgary community, we are well positioned to support senior practitioners who wish to expand their practice with the backing of a larger platform.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a highly experienced lawyer with:
• A proven
portable practice
and consistent history of generating client work
• A minimum of 2 years of post-call experience in Alberta: Minimum 2+ years of experience for Legal Counsel Position, and 7+ years of experience for Senior Legal Counsel Position
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and client management skills
• A practice in one or more high-demand areas: family law, civil litigation, employment law, criminal defence, or related fields
• A desire to integrate their practice into a larger firm while maintaining autonomy
• High professional standards, strong judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team
This is
not
an Associate position. We are specifically recruiting a senior practitioner who is comfortable operating at Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel level under his or her respective professional corporation.
What We Offer
Shim Law provides an environment designed for practitioners who wish to focus on legal work while relying on a well-established support structure:
• Competitive compensation structure with percentage-based arrangements for portable practice
• Private office and professional working environment in central Calgary
• Full administrative support, including intake, scheduling, billing, and LEAP practice management
• Robust marketing support, including digital marketing, SEO, and community outreach initiatives
• High volume of inbound leads across multiple practice areas
• Opportunities for cross-referrals within the firm
• Dental/health benefits, coverage for law society membership, ALIA and additional 3 million excess coverage.
• Hybrid work options where suitable
• A multicultural, collegial workplace valued by both clients and staff
Key Responsibilities
• Manage and develop your portable practice within the firm
• Represent both existing clients and/or new clients referred by Shim Law
• Conduct court appearances, mediations, negotiations, and all aspects of file management
• Provide guidance to junior associates and paralegals as needed
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, client service, and file management
Requirements
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
• Minimum 2 years of experience for Legal Counsel; 7 years of experience for Senior Legal Counsel
• Demonstrated ability to generate and manage client files independently
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment; additional languages are an asset
• Commitment to professional integrity and client-centered service
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a brief outline of your portable practice (areas of focus, file volume, and any relevant revenue indicators). All applications will be handled with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.
Applications may be sent to:
- Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
