Legal Counsel, Upstream - Calgary, AB or Saskatoon, SK

Nutrien

  • Calgary, AB
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 10 jours
This position is required to be on-site (five days a week) and is located in Calgary, Alberta.Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.Reports to Senior Counsel, Upstream.What you will do:
  • Provide legal support to the Upstream operating segment, including Potash and Nitrogen production sites on a wide variety of matters, including: procurement of goods and services, mining, and construction and occupational health and safety, pre-litigation resolution of contract disputes, access to information requests, real estate, and environment - in alignment with Nutrien's business needs
  • Work closely with procurement, operations, and other stakeholders including other segments of the legal department
  • Provide day-to-day legal advice in support of operational segment involving mining and chemical manufacturing to produce agricultural inputs
  • Draft and negotiate a variety of contracts, including supply chain contracts and construction contracts
  • Provide legal support on strategic business objectives and initiatives in the Upstream operating segment
  • Provide legal support to operations on regulatory matters, including safety, health and environmental matters
  • Support real estate transactions in the Upstream operating segment
  • Assist in retaining and managing external counsel as necessary
  • Comply with all Company standards, policies and procedures pertaining to appropriate conduct for employees, including the Statement of Core Values and Code of Business Conduct; the Respect in the Workplace Policy; Safety, Health and Environment Policies; and any other applicable standards, policies and procedures as implemented and/or revised by the Company or by legislation
What you will bring:
  • A law degree, and be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Saskatchewan and Alberta
  • Must have:
  • license to work in Saskatchewan or Alberta (and obtain dual licensing to work in both); or
  • dual license to work in Saskatchewan and Alberta
  • 5-8 years of post-bar call legal experience in private practice or in-house (in-house experience is preferred)
  • Excellent communication and drafting skills
  • Experience in supply chain matters and with agriculture, mining or heavy industry would be an asset
  • Experience in providing legal advice on safety, health and environmental matters would be an asset
  • Experience in resolving pre-litigation contract disputes, and real estate matters would be an asset
  • Ability to collaborate with a variety of people, job functions and business segments within the organization, and externally advance business goals
  • Ability to identify legal risks and provide risk adjusted advice
  • Willingness to learn and understand strategic and operational aspects of the business, and adapt in a dynamic business environment.
  • Ability to handle multiple and varied legal projects with competing deadlines
  • Having an 'owners mindset” and willingness to take initiative
  • Excellent judgment and people skills
  • Willingness to engage in travel
Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.Our Recruitment Process: Application
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