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Description

Inspirational, creative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams.

Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Legal & Risk Management team as Legal Counsel.

This diverse team of professionals provides legal expertise to support the success of our operations across a broad range of practice areas.

As a trusted advisor, you’ll apply your understanding of the legislative landscape to proactively explore and mitigate risk and ensure firmwide compliance.

MNP is proudly Canadian.

Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada.

Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into prospects and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities
Manage litigation on behalf of the Firm, from early case assessment and strategy development to drafting pleadings and overseeing research and analysis
Work with external counsel where warranted,



with the goal of resolving litigation at minimal impact to MNP
Provide advice to various leaders and executives
Draft concise emails and legal documents
Identify and research legal issues, analyze complicated situations, and develop practical solutions
Develop valuable working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and work effectively with outside counsel
Assist in developing legal policies
Write briefs on regulatory, legal, and compliance matters and other ad hoc legal issues to support legal positions and provide guidance to teams
Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes

Skills and Experience
At least five (5) years of post-call experience, with a focus on litigation
In-house experience considered an asset
Tax and accounting knowledge considered an asset
Ability to communicate in French considered an asset
Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills

Required Skill Profession

Lawyers, Judges, And Related Workers

📌 Legal Counsel, Litigation Calgary
🏢 MNP
📍 Calgary