Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel On behalf of our esteemed client, an oil and gas company, we are searching for an in-house Senior Legal Counsel. This Calgary-based firm has approximately 160 employees with a legal team of approximately 3 people (1 GC, 1 Legal Contracts Specialist, and a Paralegal). The Securities lawyer we seek needs the following experience: MUST-Have Experience: Experience with securities law, including mergers and acquisitions (public and private) and financing transactions 7 years of experience from within a law firm, working on securities deals in larger, public corporations Ability to negotiate and draft definitive transaction documents, including purchase agreements, arrangement agreements, prospectuses and offering memorandums, underwriting agreements, subscription agreements, commercial contracts, disclosure schedules, organizational documents, and other ancillary agreements Manage the transaction and due diligence processes for various corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets offerings, divestitures, and other business transactions Provide ongoing legal advice on corporate governance, shareholder activism, and general corporate matters, including preparing annual proxy statements, drafting corporate policies, and preparing board materials Manage the due diligence process and preparation of due diligence reports for public and private target companies Please note, this is a permanent, full-time, and on-site role in Calgary, Alberta. Please contact Marcello Barone for additional details: marcello(at)mvptalent.ca

The role involves managing transaction and due diligence processes for mergers, acquisitions, and capital markets offerings. Additionally, the counsel provides legal advice on corporate governance, shareholder activism, and general corporate matters.

Candidates must have at least 7 years of law firm experience specializing in securities deals for large public corporations. Proficiency in drafting definitive transaction documents and managing complex corporate due diligence is required.

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• Securities Law
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Financing Transactions
• Contract Negotiation
• Drafting Transaction Documents
• Corporate Governance
• Due Diligence
• Capital Markets
• Shareholder Activism
• Proxy Statements
• Corporate Policies
• Board Materials

• Legal
• Energy
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 10, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available