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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Legal Counsel - Western Canada Subsidiary: Colas Canada Inc. Make an impact at Colas by helping build the Canada of tomorrow. Colas Canada Inc., part of the Colas Group, is Canada’s leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. From roads, to airports, to rail, we’ve done it all. Our subsidiaries operate from coast-to-coast, providing vertically integrated paving products and services to keep Canadians moving.     LOCATION: Colas Canada Western Canda Shared Services Office - 250 Carleton Drive, St. Albert, AB T8N 0R8 DEPARTMENT: Legal DIRECTLY REPORTING TO: VP Finance, Western Canada FUNCTIONAL REPORTING TO: General Counsel, Colas Canada STRUCTURE: Potential for hybrid work model (2 days remote work/week) after completing probationary period BENEFITS: Pension, comprehensive benefits, health spending account, annual bonus, employee discounts on gym membership and national retailers. POSITION SUMMARY Are you detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and a great communicator? Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment where every day is different? As Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in building solid and thorough legal support in Western Canada to ensure the sustainable growth of Colas Canada Inc. Supporting the Western subsidiaries of Colas Canada, with business locations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Northwest Territories and Yukon, you will work with a variety of topics ranging from construction/materials, M&A, P3, insurance, claims & litigations, and providing general advice to support the decision-making process.  The ideal candidate has a background in corporate law and is experienced in contracts and claims matters. We are seeking a candidate who is flexible and curious, with excellent attention to detail and a passion for collaborating with diverse teams.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  Legal analysis on different topics as required to ascertain strategies and risk exposures •    Contract review and lawsuit management •    Legal support to operations (industries and construction activities) •    Reviewing and updating the templates of commercial agreements with a focus on bettering and ensuring consistency across the Western region •    Reviewing and advising the business regarding negotiation of commercial agreements •    Insurance (coverage analysis and portfolio management) •    Compliance analysis and implementation •    Manages litigation by developing and implementing strategies and solutions to reduce risks of liability and legal proceedings •    Liaising with and gathering information from different groups and entities for different corporate purposes, including regulatory matters, licenses and real estate-related matters •    Provides support to Western Canada Executive team, Colas Canada General Counsel legal team •    Working with and supporting Western Canada Human Resources team, with employment legislation matters and/or union matters •    Role involves some clerical and regulatory tasks to ensure proper licenses are in place •    Traveling is minimal but to be expected SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS  Law degree and license to practice law in Alberta (multiple provincial graduation is a plus). •    Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house •    Experience with construction matters or linear field is a strong asset •    Knowledge of insurance, employment law and document discovery software preferred •    Experience with legal research and analysis of applicable laws •    Transactional and negotiating experience •    Strong organization skills with ability to manage competing priorities and meet business deadlines •    Strong communication and interpersonal skills to provide hands-on legal support to various stakeholders •    Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and problem solve effectively and diplomatically •    Proficiency using Excel and legal software •    All candidates in the role must successfully complete a conflict-of-interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment WHAT YOU BRING  Collaborative approach with both the business and legal groups and to partner with others •    A sustained interest and dedication in understanding the business •    A willingness to grow with the role, the legal group and the organization •    Ability to adapt to change and be a key player in change management •    Demonstrate a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals •    Ability to engage at a granular level on matters requiring long-term focus •    Results orientated, ability to contribute to a team environment and respond quickly to business needs and demands •    Ability to find simple, workable solutions to complex problems •    Curious and daring to help and support •    Patience and perseverance to work through complexity •    Bilingual French/English, considered an asset WHAT WE OFFER Amazing opportunities for mobility and career growth: At Colas, we encourage everyone to reach for their goals by building their own path: providing training tools, new learning programs, and soft skills development initiatives. With a network of subsidiaries across Canada and the Colas Group in 53 countries world-wide, the opportunities to expand your career are nearly endless. Great perks: Discounted gym membership? Check. Exclusive deals on restaurants, merchandise, and travel? Check. Get rewarded for your hard work with access to a wide range of employee discounts. Benefits and pension from day one: At Colas, we recognize the amazing talent each person brings. We believe such great talent deserves to be rewarded. We provide a comprehensive benefits and pension package, so you can focus on continuing to do your best.     Colas Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Colas Canada Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender.

Associate Lawyer - Corporate Commercial Duncan Craig LLP is searching for a talented corporate lawyer to work effectively within our Business Solutions Group. The Business Solutions Group provides legal advice involving a variety of industries on all aspects of corporate and commercial law, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, transactional work, residential and commercial real estate. Duncan Craig LLP is a well established Firm that encourages a work life balance while providing the resources and mentorship needed to establish a successful legal career. We have built our business on the relationships cultivated within the community providing our clients a practical and compassionate approach to to law. The successful candidate will have 3 - 7 years of post-call experience in general corporate, commercial real estate, banking and finance practice experience and will possess outstanding conflict resolution, negotiation, and communication skills. You are highly motivated, reliable and client centric. Knowledge & Skills · Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy · High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability · Strong work ethic and positive team attitude · Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills · Ability to respond appropriately to high pressure situations, leading by example · Excellent teamwork and team building skills as well as the ability to work independently · Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with internal and external contacts · Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and a variety of client contacts · Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills · Effective file and practice management skills, a willingness to collaborate on projects with other lawyers and stakeholders Education · JD or LLB required; Admitted to Alberta Bar · Practicing lawyer with 3-7 years post-call experience · In good standing with the Law Society of Alberta Compensation · Competitive base salary and exceptional bonus structure · Health Benefits (inclusive of a Health Spending Account) · Quality work on various file types · Mentorship · Ongoing Professional Development and Educational support · Access to Business Development and Marketing resources · Opportunity for growth within the firm. Reference ID: Corp-2021 Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Salary: From $100,000.00 per year  

Corporate/Commercial Associate Ogilvie LLP currently has an opening for a highly motivated Associate to join our busy Corporate/Commercial team. Ogilvie LLP is a well-established, successful and progressive firm, and is home to some of the province’s top lawyers. The lawyers at Ogilvie represent six practice areas: Administrative, Corporate Commercial, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Personal Estate Services and Real Estate. We invite candidates with 3 - 6 years of experience who are interested in dealing with a variety of corporate/commercial matters for various organizations, working with multiple partners. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and a positive and professional attitude. This is an excellent opportunity to work on diverse files at a level of significant responsibility. Our positions offer challenging and rewarding opportunities for professional development and advancement along with a long-term focus and potential for Partnership consideration in the future. Ogilvie LLP’s Corporate/Commercial department has remained very busy throughout the pandemic and has continued to maintain competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The firm has not reduced salaries during the pandemic; we remain very busy, and in fact are growing our Corporate/Commercial department. Interested applicants may reply in confidence by submitting cover letter, resume and references to: HR[at]OgilvieLaw[dot]com. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.    

Job Requisition ID: 16305/16306 Ministry: Justice and Solicitor General Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Regular/Temporary: Permanent and Temporary Scope: Open competition Closing Date: September 24, 2021 Classification: Legal Administration 2 About Us One of Alberta Justice’s core businesses is to provide Legal and Strategic services to government; this is accomplished through our Legal Services Division. Legal Services is proud to be a learning organization and offers employees opportunities to learn and grow in their careers Role Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to utilize your legal administration skills? If so, take the next step and develop a career with us in an atmosphere that fosters learning and growth in a supportive, respectful and healthy work environment. We are looking for motivated Legal Assistants to provide legal support to the lawyers on a variety of our legal teams including: The Labour and Employement Legal Team – Permanent position The Family and Surrogate Law Team – Position expires in August 2022 The Litigation Team – Position expires in September 2022 The Legal Assistants within our division play and integral part in all of our teams. In all of our challenging legal assistant roles you will assist the legal team by: Preparing and processing a variety of documents from lawyer’s dictation, written instructions or verbal instructions Preparing letters, memos, reports and outside counsel retainers Uploading legal documents into the ARTS system Preparing pleadings and other court documents such as briefs, orders, books of authorities, factums, affidavits, responses to undertakings and trial binders Preparing briefing notes Maintaining and organizing electronic and paper filing system, calendars and diary system Arranging appointments, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements Utilize research tools such as e-Carswell, CanLii, Westlaw to pull and cite various cases and statutes Effectively manage and organize legal files and documents in preparation for court proceedings Other duties as required To succeed in this role you will need to pay attention to detail and demonstrate an ability to encourage others and work as part of a team. You must also be able to work independently and handle a high volume workload for multiple lawyers while meeting necessary deadlines and ensuring high quality standards are met. You will also need a strong knowledge of court procedure and relevant legislation and a firm foundation in general litigation. Qualifications A Legal Assistant diploma supplemented with at least 1 year of related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis. Experience in litigation, family law, solicitor work, adobe programs, legal research, and experience working in a legal government setting will be considered as assets This competition may be used for future legal assistant vacancies. APS Competencies Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. The link below will assist you with understanding competencies: The competencies that are critical to the success of this position are: Systems thinking – Seeks Clarity - Identifies several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems. Agility – Seeks out new opportunities - Identifies alternative approaches or courses of action in unclear and complex situations. Supports others to identify, assess, and use alternative approaches. Drive for Results – Plan for results - Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress. Build Collaborative Environments – Encourages diversity – Promotes collaboration and positive relationships (even in challenging circumstances) within and across groups and builds commitment to reach desired results. Salary $2,017.62 - $2,480.72 bi-weekly or $52,659 - $64,746/year Notes Hours of work are 36.25 per week. Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. What we offer: Comprehensive benefits plan: Pension plan: Leadership and mentorship programs Professional learning and development Positive workplace culture and work-life balance How To Apply   If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant. Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at Tips for applicants: It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) Closing Statement This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact Darlinda Rowbottom at darlinda.rowbottom@gov.ab.ca If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check