OverviewOur client, a technology driven oil services company, is seeking a Legal Director to join its business team. This is a Hybrid role located in Calgary, Alberta. This position is seeking a Corporate/Commercial lawyer with 5-10 years of experience, with some experience working In House.The successful candidate will be the internal legal expert working with senior leadership, handling all manners of corporate and commercial issues including commercial contracts, risk assessments, employment, and IP matters.This is a newly created expansion role and will be best suited for someone with experience working in an IH commercial position prior.ResponsibilitiesDrafting, reviewing, negotiating, and implementing all commercial contracts including vendor agreements, NDAs, MSAs, and other client-facing and operational contractsCoordinating and working closely with outside counsel on IP matters, Government reporting, HR documents, and other standard agreementsActing as the point of contact for outside counsel for any litigation and M&AIdentifying and mitigating business risk of a growing company in a specific industry space (oil and gas technology, working cross-border)Supporting legal and HR documentation with management and external employment counselWorking alongside HR to craft employment contractsPolicy review, issue spotting, internal government support, and dispute managementBuilding and improving legal processes, policies, procedures,



and templates with an eye to supporting scaling of the businessTracking and ensuring all business reporting requirements are met for things like IP and patents and government grantsServing as a trusted advisor to provide clear practical guidance while supporting commercial executionQualificationsA member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta (or another Canadian Bar with the ability to be licensed in Alberta) with 5-10 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with some experience in an in-house environmentExperience working with a broad range of commercial agreements, including technology agreementsExperience with M&AStrong organizational, communication, and advisory skillsBusiness acumen and experience analyzing and advising on riskExperience with government regulation and grants (including SR&ED) would be an assetExposure to IP prosecution would be an assetCompensation and ApplicationIf this sounds like you and you are interested in joining a quick growing dynamic company in a newly established legal role, please reach out!The expected compensation range is: $140,000-175,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Total compensation will include base salary, annual bonus, and other benefits.We appreciate all candidates who take time to apply, however, only candidates with the requisite experience will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Legal Director - C$140,000 - C$175,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Life After Law
📍 Winnipeg