Mid-Level Legal Assistant - Calgary

Suncor

Mid-level Not specified Calgary, AB, CA

Posted 4 weeks ago

Job summary

Join Suncor's Legal team working in a dynamic environment with tremendous growth potential. You'll lead legal assistance efforts, reviewing and formatting key documents while utilizing tools like MS Word and SAP. With Suncor's commitment to inclusion and sustainability, you'll find exciting career-building opportunities. Apply now to be part of a respected workforce at Canada's leading energy company!

Role details
Role
Contract
Industry
Energy
Employment
Fulltime
Experience
5 Years +
Education
High School Diploma
Responsibilities
  • review, edit and format legal agreements and correspondence
  • manage calendars for lawyers and arrange travel
  • prepare agendas and presentations for meetings
  • complete expense reports
  • monitor and report on legal team budget
Requirements
  • 5 years of experience as a legal assistant in private practice or in-house environment
  • preferably in commercial, litigation or energy law
  • exceptional interpersonal skills
  • ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • high integrity and positive attitude
Benefits
  • opportunities for career growth
  • focus on diversity and inclusion
  • commitment to employee development
Key skills
Legal Assistance Communication Organizational Skills Time Management Ms Word Excel Powerpoint Sap Workshare Concur Counsellink
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    Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
    Are you an established and professional Legal Assistant looking for a new challenge? If you are looking for diverse and interesting work on a high\-performing in\-house legal team with Canada’s leading energy company, then we have a great opportunity for you! We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our dynamic Upstream Regulatory affairs team for a 1\-year contract.
    Minimum Requirements: 5 years of experience as a legal assistant in private practice or an in\-house environment, preferably in commercial, litigation or energy law
     High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); Post–secondary education in related field preferred
    Exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills
     Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
    High integrity, positive attitude, and excellent attention to detail
     High proficiency with digital tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of SAP, Workshare, Concur and CounselLink
    Responsibilities: Review, edit and format a wide variety of legal agreements, correspondence, memos, and presentations
     Diarize deadlines, manage calendars for lawyers, and arrange travel
    Arrange meetings, including preparation of agendas, presentations, minutes and the set\-up of audio\-visual requirements
     Complete and submit expense reports
    Assist with the development and management of legal team budget and monitor and report on expenses
     Process invoices in a timely manner and prepare accruals
    Ensure monthly and quarterly reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner
    Location \& Other Key Details     Please note this is a temporary position for a period of 12\-13 months
    This is an office\-based role; you will work out of our Calgary head office located in the Suncor Energy Centre (150 – 6th Ave SW)
     Hours of work are a regular 40\-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended on\-call work hours based on business needs
    Why Suncor?
    Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro\-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast\-to\-coast network of fast\-charging electric vehicle stations).
    With a strong strategy for growth and our long\-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career\-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
    We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity\-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.