Stikeman Elliott LLP

Stikeman Elliott LLP, one of Canada’s pre-eminent business law firms, is seeking an experienced Commercial Energy Associate for its Calgary office. Stikeman Elliott prides itself on providing excellent learning and development opportunities and support for its Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial and leading group of lawyers in our Calgary office. The successful candidate will have 2 to 10 years of experience working with a diverse client base on domestic and international transactions across upstream and midstream oil and gas, conventional power, renewable energy and emerging areas. Experience in advising clients on practicing corporate and commercial law related to energy projects, mergers and acquisitions, share and asset sale transactions, commercial agreements, joint venture arrangements and limited partnership structures, reorganizations, project development, transportation and storage arrangements, and power purchase contracts will be very relevant to the role. You will have mentorship and sponsorship at the Partner and Associate levels, as well as a team of Junior Associates to support your practice. This is an excellent role for someone seeking a long-term career opportunity. For the 15th consecutive year, Stikeman Elliott has been named as one of the 2023 Kincentric Best Employers in Canada. Being awarded this recognition is a testament to the exceptional workplace that our hardworking and dedicated people have created. Stikeman Elliott was awarded Energy Law Firm of the Year by Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 and has the most lawyers ranked across combined corporate practice areas (Corporate/M&A, Capital Markets and Private Equity) among Canadian firms. In this position you will work with a dynamic team of lawyers and gain industry leading experience working with clients in significant transactional and advisory engagements. You will also work on innovative mandates involving alternative energy and renewables. The successful candidate will have: a law degree and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta; experience in commercial energy legal work or an interest in focusing their practice in the field; a desire to do excellent work; excellent academic credentials; a breadth and depth of technical legal knowledge, excellent business judgment, and strong analytical and drafting skills; excellent interpersonal and client service skills, strong initiative, and the ability to work well on a variety of teams; and excellent organizational, project management and leadership skills, and the ability to handle multiple time sensitive priorities. Interested candidates are asked to submit the following materials: cover letter; resume; and summary and description of relevant experience. Stikeman Elliott welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. At Stikeman Elliott, diversity, equity and inclusion are integral parts of who we are. Our culture attracts talented individuals that hold unique beliefs, orientations and perspectives, but share an approach to the way we do business. Our growing global client base benefits from the broad range of legal talent at our firm, comprised of people from different backgrounds and abilities who hold varied skill sets and forms of expertise. To apply please send your application materials to Laura Triana, Acting Director, Professional Resources at ltriana@stikeman.com or visit the Calgary Associates page of our website at https://www.stikeman.com/en-ca/careers/associates/calgary. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nous sommes à la recherche d'un(e) stagiaire motivé(e) et soucieux(se) du détail en tant qu'adjoint(e) juridique pour rejoindre notre équipe. Le/la candidat(e) retenu aura l'occasion d'acquérir une expérience pratique dans un environnement juridique en constante évolution. L'étudiant(e) doit être inscrit à un programme d'études de secrétariat juridique, de secrétariat ou à un programme connexe accrédité et le stage doit faire partie des exigences de son programme pour être admissible. Pourquoi choisir Stikeman Elliott : Reconnu comme l’un des Employeurs de choix au Canada depuis 2009; Environnement de travail inclusif et encourageant; Expérience pratique dans un environnement juridique dynamique; Possibilité d’embauche; Espaces de bureaux bien aménagés avec un agencement soigneusement conçu qui maximise la lumière naturelle et offre des vues sur le centre-ville de Montréal; Environnement de travail hybride et bureau accessible par métro, bus et train. Maître de stage : Gestionnaire, Adjoint(e)s juridiques. Responsabilités clés : Formater, taper et relire des documents juridiques complexes à l'aide de Word, Excel ou PowerPoint; Préparer des documents de comparaison; Éditer la correspondance et d'autres documents juridiques provenant de diverses sources; Numériser et classer la correspondance et les documents juridiques dans notre système de gestion des documents; Gérer et organiser les dossiers de manière efficace; Toute autre tâche administrative juridique. Formation et qualifications : Bilinguisme, français et anglais (oral et écrit) compte tenu de la clientèle, des mandats et du rayonnement international du cabinet; Solides capacités d'organisation et de gestion du temps; Bonne maîtrise de la suite Microsoft Office; Capacité à travailler de manière indépendante ou en collaboration au sein d'une équipe; Exécuter des tâches pour plusieurs personnes simultanément avec un minimum de supervision; Respecter les délais et s'épanouir dans un environnement en évolution rapide; Souci du détail, éthique de travail professionnelle et intégrité. Note : Notre cabinet a mis en place une politique de vaccination contre la COVID-19 qui exige que tous nos membres soient entièrement vaccinés avec un vaccin contre la COVID-19 approuvé par Santé Canada. Nous ne vous demanderons pas de divulguer votre statut vaccinal au cours de l'entrevue. Si un emploi vous est proposé, vous trouverez dans votre offre d'emploi une clause de vaccination qui stipule qu'avant de commencer à travailler pour le cabinet, vous devez être entièrement vacciné contre la COVID-19 et fournir la preuve de vaccination contre la COVID-19 approuvée par Santé Canada. Le cabinet fera des efforts d'accommodement raisonnables si vous ne pouvez pas être vacciné pour des raisons médicales, religieuses ou autres, dans la mesure où cela est permis par les lois sur les droits de la personne applicables. English We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented legal administrative assistant intern to join our team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced legal environment. The student must be currently enrolled in legal secretarial studies, secretarial studies, or related accredited program and the internship must be part of their program requirement to qualify. Why choose Stikeman Elliott: Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers since 2009 Supportive and inclusive work environment Hands-on experience in a dynamic legal environment Potential for future employment opportunities Well-appointed office spaces with a carefully designed layout that maximizes natural light and offers views of downtown Montréal Office accessible by metro, bus, and train Internship supervisor: Manager, Legal Administrative Assistants Key responsibilities: Format, type, and proofread complex legal documents using Word, Excel or PowerPoint Prepare comparison documents Edit correspondence and other legal paperwork from diverse sources Scan and file correspondence and legal documents in our document management system Manage and organize files efficiently Any other legal administrative tasks Education and qualifications: Bilingual written and spoken (French and English) given the clientele, mandates, and international scope of the firm Strong organizational and time management abilities Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite Capability to work independently or collaboratively in a team setting Execute tasks for multiple individuals simultaneously with minimal supervision Meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment Attention to detail, along with a strong professional work ethic and integrity Please Note: Our firm has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy which requires all firm members to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine. You will not be asked to disclose your vaccination status during the interview process. If you are offered employment, you will find a vaccination clause in your offer of employment providing that prior to commencing any employment with the Firm, you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccination. The Firm will make reasonable accommodation efforts if you cannot be vaccinated due to medical, religious, or other grounds to the extent protected by applicable human rights legislation.  

We’re looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant with 2+ years of experience . This is an opportunity to join the exceptional Administrative Services team at Stikeman Elliott, one of the most distinguished and respected corporate law firms in Canada. Our Toronto office is located in the heart of the financial district and is just steps to the TTC and GO Train Station. Voted one of the Best Employers in Canada for the past 14 years, and winner of the Venngo Award of Excellence for Financial, Physical & Mental Wellness at the 2019 Canadian HR Awards, Stikeman Elliott is always seeking to provide an excellent employee experience. Here at Stikeman Elliott, we have a culture that values teamwork, service excellence and mentorship. Aside from working with an incredible team, we also have a fantastic benefits program, learning and development assistance and RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) matching. If you like a fast-paced environment, a team structure that provides support, training, and development – we’d love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Provide proactive support to our busy lawyers in the following areas: Legal Document Production & Management Client File Management & Practice Activities Accounts/Billing & A/R Financial Management Marketing & Business Development Support General Administrative Support Calendar, Time & Email Management Project Coordination Knowledge and Experience: 2+ years of experience working as an Executive or Legal Administrative Assistant (or a combination of education and experience) Strong experience with calendar and legal practice management Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Able to learn and utilize various software programs utilized by the Firm Comfortable in an environment of continuous learning with on-going formal and self-learning opportunities Solution oriented with sound judgement to make informed decisions Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential information Solid organization and time management skills Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work Professional, responsive, friendly, and able to build productive relationships Stikeman Elliott is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process. Please Note: Our firm has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy which requires all firm members to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine. You will not be asked to disclose your vaccination status during the interview process. If you are offered employment, you will find a vaccination clause in your offer of employment providing that prior to commencing any employment with the Firm, you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccination. The Firm will make reasonable accommodation efforts if you cannot be vaccinated due to medical, religious, or other grounds to the extent protected by applicable human rights legislation.