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Senior Legal Counsel

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CNOOC International

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Legal
  • Calgary

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Law degree, 12+ years of experience, be eligible for Alberta Law Society membership, excel in legal drafting, negotiation, and communication, and work well in diverse, dynamic teams.
  • You will provide legal advice, draft and negotiate contracts, support joint ventures and supply chain, manage disputes, and oversee external counsel while ensuring compliance and effective legal strategy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Law or JD.
  • Must be a lawyer who is a member of, or eligible for immediate membership in the Law Society of Alberta.
  • Ideally have 12 years or more of post-call experience with a reputable law firm, corporate in-house legal department or relevant regulator.
  • Ability to understand complex commercial business risks and liabilities, and to provide pragmatic legal advice to develop solutions and risk mitigation strategies to address them.
  • Experience conducting complex negotiations with respect to commercial or litigation matters.
  • Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to quickly shift and modify work priorities to meet competing business needs.
  • Demonstrated skills in drafting a variety of legal documents.
  • Interested in collaborating with colleagues located in other offices globally.
  • Comfortable with a dynamic working environment, and with reacting quickly to changing business priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to build solid working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
  • Strong respect for, and ability to work with, internal and external stakeholders with diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex legal issues to non-lawyers.
  • Must adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards.
  • Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

  • Providing strategic legal advice, support and assistance to a diverse range of the CNOOC business groups in Canada
  • Coordinating with the other internal counsel to ensure the provision of consistent, effective and efficient legal advice to business
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating corporate and commercial documents and contracts related to CNOOC’s operated and non-operated businesses and assets
  • Providing legal support to CNOOC’s joint venture management teams, including negotiation of joint venture agreements and related legal documents and assisting with legal questions related to joint venture governance and management
  • Providing legal support to CNOOC’s supply chain and asset recovery departments, including drafting contracts, supporting RFP processes, conducting contractual negotiations, and assisting with contractual interpretation in furtherance of Canadian operations, IT, finance, power, marketing and other stakeholder groups business objectives
  • Providing pre-litigation and dispute resolution strategy and planning support, as well as assisting with active litigation and other disputes and claims
  • Providing legal advice with respect to internal policies, procedures, and compliance
  • Instructing and managing external counsel from time to time on a cost-effective basis and in accordance with internal policies

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Senior Legal Counsel at CNOOC International?

The primary role is to provide a full range of legal support to CNOOC’s Canadian business, including strategic legal advice to various business groups and stakeholders.

What qualifications are required for the Senior Legal Counsel position?

Candidates must have a Bachelor of Law or JD, be a lawyer who is a member of, or eligible for immediate membership in the Law Society of Alberta, and ideally possess 12 years or more of post-call experience.

Is there a focus on work-life balance for this position?

Yes, CNOOC International promotes work-life balance by offering a Compressed Work Schedule (CWS), allowing employees two Fridays off per month and flexible work hours.

What kind of legal experience is expected from candidates?

Candidates should have experience in conducting complex negotiations, understanding commercial business risks, and drafting a variety of legal documents.

Will the Senior Legal Counsel be required to manage external counsel?

Yes, the Senior Legal Counsel will instruct and manage external counsel on a cost-effective basis and in accordance with internal policies.

Are there opportunities for career development within CNOOC International?

Yes, CNOOC International encourages employees to drive their development through mentoring programs, on-demand e-Learning courses, and formal training opportunities.

What kind of projects will the Senior Legal Counsel work on?

The Senior Legal Counsel will work on projects related to joint venture agreements, supply chain management, contract negotiations, and pre-litigation and dispute resolution strategies.

Is international collaboration part of the role?

Yes, the Senior Legal Counsel will be interested in collaborating with colleagues located in other offices globally.

What are the company's values regarding ethical standards?

CNOOC International expects the Senior Legal Counsel to adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards in their practice.

Are background checks required for this position?

Yes, all positions require background checks, which could include criminal police record checks, education verification, and credential verification.