Our client is a national oil and gas company situated with their head office in Asia. Together with its subsidiaries and associated companies, our client, A FORTUNE Global 500 Company has full integrated oil and gas operations in a broad spectrum of the oil and gas value-chain. It's business activities include the exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas in Asia and overseas; the liquefaction, sale and transportation of LNG; the processing and transmission of natural gas and the sale of natural gas products; the refining and marketing of petroleum products; the manufacture and sale of petrochemical products; the trading of crude oil, petroleum products and petrochemical products; and shipping and logistics relating to LNG, crude oil and petroleum products. Our client strives to contribute to the well-being of the people and nations wherever it operates by developing and adding value to oil and gas resources in a manner that carefully balances commercial, environmental and social considerations.

Our client is now in the process of setting up operations in Calgary and they are seeking to add an exceptional mid level lawyer to their group of professionals. This is a very unique opportunity to join a Global Oil and Gas leader as they expand their operations into Calgary, Canada.

Position Purpose:

Provide professional and efficient legal advice/services to the Canadian operations in order to protect legal and commercial interest of the Canadian office in line with the legal direction from Head Office whilst supporting the business needs and objectives of the Company.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Identify, evaluate and mitigate legal exposures and risks as well as commercial risks impacting operations to safeguard the Company's interests.

2. Advise, review, negotiate and finalize all contractual documents required by clients of the Company with host governments, partners, and contractors by producing quality legal documents and reducing concepts, objectives and concerns of clients meeting with the requirement of the Company to ensure Company's interests are safeguarded.

3. Advise, strategize and liaise with external counsel for the commencement, defending and ensuring smooth running of litigation or arbitration matters concerning the Company with a view to safeguard the Company's interest and minimize exposure.

4. Advise and render opinions to management on statutory, contractual, business, and operations issues that are referred from time to time by clients through referring such matter when necessary to head office and external legal firms for legal advice to ensure safe conditions for business operations.

5. Initiate and pursue the incorporation of project vehicle companies for their Canadian office in general to ensure accordance with the requirements of applicable laws.

6. Identify potential development of laws in host country as well as International laws having extra territorial effect in relation to the business of the Company by conducting research and analysis on the implication of the amendments to the existing laws or introduction of new laws to improve business efficiency.

7. Plan, implement and establish department work process taking into account process and policy implemented group wide to improve provision of legal service to the Company.

8. Harness legal awareness among internal stakeholder, manage and handle the requests diligently after proper buying to ensure timely provision of legal service.

9. Networking and Relationship Building - Foster and sustain effective working relationships and rapport with the government authorities, business and management institutions, national and key industry players, service providers and others involved in legal aspects such as obtaining/renewal of licenses, approvals, permits and other necessary related documents in order to keep abreast with the latest development in the relevant markets and capitalize on insider status and strategic alliances to capture opportunities to new business ventures and enhance public confidence in the company business solutions, products and services.

10. Corporate Governance - Enforce the implementation of applicable procedures and guidelines and affect the compliance to statutory and legislative requirements in order to ensure conformance to the established Limits of Authority (LOA), groupwide policies and government regulations to safeguard our clients shareholders'' integrity and image as a multinational.

11. Codes of Conduct (COCD) and HSE Policies - Communicate, interpret and champion the execution of the objectives and provisions of the Health Safety and Environment (HSE) policies and Codes of Conduct and Discipline (COCD) within the working team and undertake appropriate mitigation and/or intervention programs to safeguard business operations, high staff discipline and industrial harmony.

12. Leadership and Capability Development - Drive the development of competent working team that will enhance and sustain capabilities in achieving high performance delivery by determining talent requirements, instilling value of integrity, providing leadership, coaching and guidance and implementing internal successions to ensure internalization of the right leadership and capabilities in executing their jobs.

13. Determine capability requirement for department and develop staff and leaders through acquisition of skills and coaching.

14. Coach, mentor and guide staff and conduct periodic performance review. Counsel/motivate staff to instill right mindset, behaviors and values to attain high performance standard.

15. Mindset, behavior and Culture - Develop and implement distinctive mindset behavior and culture within the working team to achieve high performance in workin by leading and implementation of value interventions, tools and methodologies to promote and instill high sense of commitment, ownership, integrity and loyalty that will contribute to operational excellence.

Additional Requirements:

1.At least 8 - 14 years of experience with a minimum of 5 years in the oil and gas industry (Canadian experience and in unconventional hydrocarbons)

2. Canadian qualified

3. Able to work under pressure and at odd hours as there is a 14 hour time difference with the head office.

4. Able to be posted to Asia for short duration for internalization purpose as our client is a very large organization. The successful candidate needs to understand the company first, culture, Limits of Authority, Management etc.

5. Good networking skills

6. Can work under multinational environments

7. Can handle external legal firms and litigation matters if it arises

Compensation:

Salary and benefits will commensurate with qualifications.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are asked to email their CV in confidence to Stacy Cowan at: scowan@urbanrecruitment.ca.

We guarantee discretion and confidentiality.

Our client is a leader in North American Energy Infrastructure. Their diverse power portfolio includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, hydro and wind generation primarily located through out Canada and the United States. Our client has over 60 years of successful experience and they are continuing to grow.

Our client is seeking a Regulatory lawyer with US experience to add to their team of legal professionals.

The individual will be responsible for providing regulatory legal advice on U.S. matters to various business units and may act as counsel in regulatory proceeding requiring U.S. expertise. This is rare opportunity to work with a highly regarded legal team in a multi faceted organization.

Duties will include:

-provide support, guidance and legal opinions on various U.S. regulatory and administrative law issues affecting our client's interests.

-develop pleadings for filings with U.S. state and federal regulatory boards and other administrative tribunals and agencies, focused primarily on matters of economic regulation;

-represent our client's interests as counsel in regulatory and other administrative proceedings;

-negotiate various matters on our client's behalf;

-work in conjunction with and provide supervision and direction to external legal counsel;

-represent our client and its affiliates in various industry group initiatives;

-provide advice and guidance on Customs and Border Patrol matters relating to import and export of oil and gas;

-provide advice and assistance to internal client groups on various U.S. regulatory compliance matters; and

-provide legal and regulatory advice and support for business development initiatives.

Qualifications

-an understanding of the oil & gas industry and the electric power business and direct experience with economic regulation (tolls, tariff and service matters).

-direct experience in proceedings before U.S. state and federal energy regulatory boards and tribunals;

-strong knowledge of and familiarity with applicable U.S federal and state laws, regulations and practices;

-strong advocacy skills, both oral and written;

-an ability and willingness to travel within North America as required;

-non-legal energy industry experience would be an asset;

-strong organizational skills and an ability to support diverse client groups and handle multiple files;

-strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment;

Education

-law degree from a Canadian law school or an ABA accredited law school;

-member of a U.S. state bar or a Canadian Provincial bar;

-minimum 6 years of total legal experience and a minimum of 4 years of direct regulatory law experience.

Candidates with different levels of experience may be considered.

Compensation

Our client offers an excellent base salary, short term and long term bonus incentives, stock options, RRSP's and a top of the line benefits package.

Candidates may apply in strict confidence by sending their CV to Stacy Cowan at scowan@urbanrecruitment.ca or alternatively resumes are accepted by fax to 403.264.9704.

We guarantee discretion and confidentiality.

A downtown and very reputable law firm is looking for a Securities Paralegal to add to their dynamic team of legal experts. The successful paralegal will have a minimum of 3 years experience in securities law. Our client is also willing to train those exceptional candidates that are currently working in a legal assistant capacity.

This position requires that the successful paralegal participate in the operations of running the Securities department as efficiently as possible and participation is a requirement. The successful paralegal will be a self-starting individual with a positive attitude This position also requires that the successful paralegal work as a team player as well as independently. There is plenty of additional training provided.

Our client offers a top of the line compensation and benefit's package, RRSP's, a health and wellness bonus, a yearly bonus and holiday matching.

Qualified applicants are asked to please forward their resume in strict confidence (in Word format) to: careers@urbanrecruitment.ca; or apply on line or fax: 403-264-9704.

Litigation Paralegal - SUMMATION

One of Calgary's law firm's is currently looking for a full-time Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of 5+ years of litigation experience and strong summation experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Extensive experience working in Summation (coding documents for affidavits of records, importing and exporting electronic documents, transcript review, etc.)
• Organizing documents by uploading and performing Summation searches on discovery transcripts
• Ability to review documents in order to draft and respond to undertakings
• Experience reviewing documents for privilege and drafting affidavits of records
• Analyzing transcripts
• Research
• Liaising with experts and agents
• Drafting letters to clients
• Preparing Bills of Costs in accordance with Taxation Costs Manual
• Familiarity with scanning software (LAW) preferable
• Proactive management of files including keeping lawyers informed and up to date on the status of files
• Qualifications:
• Minimum 5+ years experience as a Litigation Specific Paralegal, insurance defense and collections experience is a definite asset
• Formal Legal Assistant education and background is preferred, but successful career history in the role of litigation paralegal will be considered
• Advanced PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and Outlook along with the capacity to learn other firm-specific software
• Advanced working knowledge of Summation
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility for occasional overtime

This firm provides a positive work environment, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. If you thrive on challenges, enjoy working in a fast-paced dynamic environment, you are invited to send your resume and cover letter in confidence to:

If you are interested in this legal assistant position, please email your resume in (WORD format) in strict confidence to:
careers@urbanrecruitment.ca or marlenev@urbanrecruitment.ca, apply on-line or Fax to: 403.264.9704.