Job Description
Legal Counsel Corporate Services Full-time, Permanent Nisku, ABWork with people who treat you like friends.Imagine an office where everyone is watching out for you because they know you’re watching out for them. Our company sees construction is a team sport, so we care about each other as a team. That level of caring filters through investments into local community groups and charities. Because we care about each other and the communities we work in.Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth, equipping you with the tools and support needed to create impactful solutions that shape a better future for others.About us: Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure and power construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies. The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It is headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.DESCRIPTION Michels Canada seeks an additional Legal Counsel for our in-house legal advisory team. The legal counsel enables Michels to take on extraordinary projects and challenges daily and plays a pivotal role in researching, analyzing, and negotiating construction contracts, ensuring legal compliance and integrity with every decision. With a focus on collaboration, initiative, and integrity, this team ensures that Michels Canada continues to build vital infrastructure while upholding the highest legal standards. This position will be in our Canadian Head office in Nisku, AB.RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions. Stop work in the area of an identified health or safety problem until resolved. Performs pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights. Advise Departments and Divisions as assigned in the department workflow document on legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures, approval processes, and company policies. Research and interpret various regulatory requirements and inform and update appropriate parties in other departments. Prepare and negotiate contract documentation with customers of the company, providing summary and concerns to senior legal team members for execution. Keeps abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its affiliates. Provides training to company and its affiliates on substantive legal topics. Develop CLE plan with oversight and input from the Chief Legal Officer. The plan should include participation in an offsite program annually. The position may also provide counsel to management within the company and coordinate with outside legal counsel. Exercise sound judgment while making decisive decisions, work independently, and uphold confidentiality standards. Other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS LLB or Juris Doctor from accredited law school. Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. 5 years minimum of experience. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS Some experience in energy and infrastructure law. Some experience with labor and employment law.LANGUAGES Must be able to communicate verbally and through written language (by hand and digitally) in English.BENEFITS We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.michelscanada.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. For other opportunities at Michels Canada, join us at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply/ It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to: careers@michelscanada.comFraud Alert It has come to Michels Canada’s attention that job seekers have received false employment offers from individuals or organizations posing as Michels Canada. Please keep in mind these essential tips: Michels Canada does not require payment from anyone seeking employment at any time during the recruitment and/or selection process. All recruitment email correspondence comes from email addresses displaying the correct spelling of our company name: @michelscanada.com Formal offers of employment are only made once the recruitment and selection process is complete. Personal information and banking information are NOT collected until our HR Team has personally onboarded you. We do not extend any formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through text messaging, social media, job posting websites or social chat platforms.We take this matter seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities. Please remain aware of this matter, report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities, and email any concerns to hrcompliance@michelscanada.com. 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