Legal Counsel
About this opportunity:
Cenovus Energy Inc. is seeking a hardworking lawyer to join our Legal Department as Legal Counsel in the Canadian Upstream Legal Operations team. As a key member of our team and reporting to the Senior Manager and Associate General Counsel, Canadian Upstream Legal Operations, you will play a meaningful role in handling a wide variety of upstream oil and gas legal matters.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading energy company at the forefront of innovation and environmental stewardship.
What you'll do:
Serve as an expert in onshore Canadian oil and gas legal matters, providing guidance and support to internal partners and diverse operational teams.
Interpret, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of upstream commercial agreements related to exploration, development, and production activities, including purchase and sale agreements, joint operating agreements, joint venture agreements, royalty agreements, unit agreements, mineral and surface leases, farm-in/farm-out agreements, construction, ownership and operation agreements and other industry form agreements.
Provide legal assistance on multi-disciplinary Cenovus initiatives involving the Canadian upstream, including upstream acquisitions and divestitures, strategic review of joint venture and joint interest relationships, advice and direction on preferred and alternative transaction structures, dispute resolution and management, and other similar initiatives.
Advise on compliance matters related to federal and provincial regulations impacting upstream operations, including licensing requirements and liability management. Collaborate with members of the Cenovus regulatory legal team on regulatory matters affecting upstream operations. Support Cenovus's emergency response plan as a member of the Incident Support Team.
Lead legal due diligence and research for upstream oil and gas projects, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, while preparing briefing notes on related matters.
Who you are:
Bachelor of Law (LLB) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in the Law Society of Alberta.
4-7 years of legal experience, with a focus on commercial upstream oil and gas matters, gained either in-house or at a national law firm.
Experience with commercial transactions, contract negotiation and drafting, coupled with a proven understanding of industry-specific agreements and regulations.
Sound knowledge of Canadian and Alberta upstream land use and regulatory frameworks, including environmental and safety regulations.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization.
Align legal strategies with Cenovus's business objectives while prioritizing and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT May 24, 2024.
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Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.
Who we are:
We're an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We're committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.
We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
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The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.
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