Legal Counsel (Corporate commercial)

MNP

  • Calgary, AB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Description :Inspirational, 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 across a broad range of practice areas. As a trusted advisor, you’ll apply your understanding of the legislative landscape to proactively explore and mitigate risk and ensure firmwide compliance.MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.Responsibilities
  • Work closely with business units to provide counsel and support in a broad range of practice areas
  • Conduct legal research and provide advice to various department heads and executives
  • Identify legal issues, research and analyze complicated situations and develop practical solutions in an efficient and timely manner
  • Work closely with MNP’s practitioners to proactively identify and manage legal risk
  • Work closely with outside counsel and manage all stages of litigation
  • Assist in the review and maintenance of corporate policies
  • Draft concise emails and legal documents
  • Develop working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and work effectively with outside counsel
  • Write briefs on regulations, legal/compliance matters and other ad hoc legal issues to defend legal position and provide guidance to team
  • Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry
  • Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
  • Raise awareness of MNP at community events
Skills and Experience
  • 2 to 4 years post-call experience
  • Demonstrated ability to identify legal issues, research and analyze complicated situations and develop practical solutions
  • Customer service driven
MyRewards@MNPWith a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!Diversity@MNPWe embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!

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