Senior Legal Counsel (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover)

Metlen Εnergy & Metals View all jobs

  • Calgary, AB
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
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Provide legal support in the drafting, review, and negotiation of key project and commercial agreements, including EPC and O&M contracts, procurement agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, and other transaction documents.Project Development Support:
Advise internal teams during project development and execution phases, ensuring legal risks are identified and managed effectively throughout the project lifecycle.Project Finance & Transactions:
Support legal aspects of project financing activities, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, assisting with documentation review, due diligence, and coordination with external counsel.Governance, Risk & Compliance:
Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements while supporting the implementation of legal precedents, governance frameworks, and internal policies.Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with teams across Development, EPC, Finance, and Operations, providing practical legal advice and supporting negotiations with contractors, partners, and other external stakeholders.What you bring to the role:Legal Qualification & Experience:
Qualified lawyer with a valid practicing certificate and 5+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally combining private practice and in-house experience.Technical Legal Expertise:
Experience in commercial contracts, EPC or construction-related agreements, and project documentation, preferably within infrastructure, energy, or renewable energy sectors.Commercial Awareness:
Ability to provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.Collaboration & Communication Skills:
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international environments.Share the same Value Based Behaviors:People & Personal growthResults orientation & Safety excellenceCollaboration & TrustEmpathy & Effective communicationFlexibility & AdaptabilityYour Benefits:Competitive remuneration packageGroup Health Insurance PlanFollow us on and stay updated on our latest newsWe respect your personal data. All personal information in your application and CV will remain strictly confidential.At Metlen Energy & Metals we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.2025 Metlen Energy & Metals S.A. All rights reserved Copyright×Cookie Consent ManagerWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.Required CookiesThese cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off.Show More DetailsRequired Cookies Provider Description Enabled
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