Job Description
Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel : RQ 25-17 :
Are you interested in being part of a team that believes in the pursuit of excellence, conducting work in a safe and sustainable manner and being courageous and creative in everything we do?
TAQA North is currently searching for a Senior Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, you will advise the company on legal and compliance matters. We are seeking a candidate who processes a strong legal background and who is also keen to progress their career in a leadership capacity.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Provide timely and strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders on a broad range of commercial legal matters
- Draft, negotiate, review, and interpret contracts and other documents in support of the company’s day-to-day business
- Identify and interpret legislative and/or regulatory changes to support the development of policies and procedures that minimize risk to the company
- Manage ethics and compliance matters including conducting internal investigations in relation to code of conduct, anti-bribery and corruption, conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, and whistleblower matters
- Manage litigation and relationships with external counsel
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including Business Development, HSSE, Marketing, Human Resources, Operations, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Land, and Joint Ventures
- Participate in stakeholder engagement initiatives
Your Qualifications:
- Graduate of a recognized law school
- Member of the Law Society of Alberta (or eligible for membership)
- Minimum 8 years relevant experience
- Prior oil & gas industry and/or in-house legal team experience
- Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits of Working at TAQA North: Great Team Environment
- We do what is right for our environment, community, and people
- We believe in equal employment opportunities and strive for a diverse workplace
- We celebrate and recognize our people
Highly Competitive Benefits Program
- TAQA North offers a comprehensive benefits program including extended health, dental and vision, a group savings plan, healthcare spending account, and wellness plan
- We respect work/life balance and offer a robust vacation program including flex days
- We believe in giving back to our communities and offer volunteer days and a charity matching program
Commitment to Sustainability
- TAQA aims to be a low carbon power and water champion and understands the important role that oil and gas plays in energy transition
- TAQA North is committed to being a safe and environmentally responsible producer and is reducing its greenhouse gas emissions through innovative processes like Acid Gas Injection and Inline Testing
TAQA is an Abu Dhabi based company that provides water and energy to communities around the world with an oil and gas sector. When you join TAQA North, you will be joining a company that believes in collaboration, supporting professional development and being active members in the communities where we operate. We strive to create a work environment that promotes productivity and profitability and is also stimulating and fulfilling.
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