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Associate General CounselBennett Jones LLP • Calgary, AB, CA
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Associate General Counsel

Associate General Counsel

Bennett Jones LLP • Calgary, AB, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Ranked a Best Employer in Canada for 24 years, Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms with 500 lawyers and business advisors. With offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and New York, the firm advises businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and connects Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. Serving clients since 1922, we are proud to be the firm that businesses trust with their most complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

The Associate General Counsel (AGC) will be responsible for supporting other members of the Firm\'s General Counsel Group in all facets of their roles. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working with and assisting the General Counsel Group in areas including:

  • Risk Management matters
  • Development of new Firm policies and oversight and updating of existing Firm policies
  • Management of Litigation affecting the Firm
  • Escrow Agent matters
  • Client Compliance Certificates
  • Client Engagement Agreements (Outside Counsel Guidelines)
  • Human Resources matters
  • Law Society Compliance and Professional Responsibility matters
  • Internal Training and Education
  • Firm Insurance matters
  • Contract review
  • Lobbyist Registration
  • General Advisory role

More specifically, the AGC will (with support from other members of the General Counsel Group) have primary responsibility for:

  • The review, negotiation and finalization of Outside Counsel Agreements proffered by clients and prospective clients; and
  • The Firm\'s response to Client Compliance Certificates and related documents (working with members of the Firm\'s IT group)

Qualifications

To be considered, a candidate for the AGC position should have at least five years of experience working with a major Canadian law firm; privacy, cyber security, and intellectual property experience is viewed as very beneficial, as well as the following qualifications:

  • A member in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta or Law Society of Ontario
  • Superior legal drafting skills and the ability to provide high quality and timely support to meet the Firm\'s corporate, strategic and operational needs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with excellent organizational skills
  • Demonstrates sound judgment with the ability to critically analyze situations and a sound understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality
  • Exhibits a business-minded approach to law
  • Ability to develop strong relationships with the leadership team and Partners throughout the Firm

Apply to

Rhonda Heffernan, Chief Human Resources Officer
Bennett Jones LLP
4500 Bankers Hall East, 855 – 2 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 4K7
E-mail: HeffernanR@bennettjones.com

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Bennett Jones welcomes applications from all applicants, including applicants who may require specific accommodation because of a disability or another protected ground. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

4500 Bankers Hall East
855 2nd Street SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 4K7 Canada

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