Legal Counsel

Who is NorthRiver Midstream?

NorthRiver Midstream (NorthRiver) is one if North America's leading gas gathering and processing businesses on an exciting path of expansion and innovation that's not slowing down. We do energy differently. 

• We are a lean, agile, customer driven company with an asset base primarily located in the rich Montney reserves of Northeast British Columbia.
• We have a proud and well-earned reputation for safe, reliable operations. 
• We've made real commitments to measurable emission reductions and sustainability, and our results back this up. 
• We have a verifiable track record of meaningful indigenous partnership founded on mutual respect. 
• Our culture is one of partnership, collaboration, ownership and an unwavering commitment to finding solutions together. 

Why work for us?

• We're a team that cares about each other. We've got each other's back. 
• We believe that the best ideas win, no matter where they come from. 
• We're the perfect size - lean and agile. 
• We're big enough that there are great opportunities for career growth and personal development.

To learn more visit www.nrm.ca 

Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for the right people to join our all-star team who will immediately fit in with some of the best midstream legal professionals in our industry. We’re looking for:

• A problem solver: You’re hands-on, approach challenges with logical thinking, and break down complex issues to find practical solutions. You balance attention to detail with big-picture awareness, adapt quickly, and constantly seek more efficient ways to work.
• A collaborator and influencer: You communicate clearly, build trust, explain complex concepts in relatable ways, and help guide decisions through effective engagement.
• Someone who thrives creating connections: You’re someone who enjoys working across teams and departments to align on goals and drive initiatives forward. You understand different perspectives and help creation cohension between functions.
• A strategic thinker: You understand how the business operates and use that knowledge to make informed, strategic decisions. You’re the type of person to assess risks and opportunities, contributing to outcomes that support both operational needs and broader business objectives.

What you’ll do:

Here is a sample for some of what your workdays may look like:

• Review, draft and negotiate contracts, and provide general advice and legal support for NorthRiver’s business.
• Support and collaborate with business functions on all legal aspects of NorthRiver’s business, including commercial, operations, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, human resources, procurement, and litigation.
• Live by the NorthRiver values and showcase those values to all stakeholders.    
• Negotiate, review and action a variety of diverse transactions such as acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, project development and complex financings.
• Negotiate, draft, and review of a wide variety of complex commercial contracts, including gas processing agreements, commodity purchase and sale arrangements, infrastructure arrangements, project development agreements, and various lease arrangements.
• Deliver legal advice concerning deal structures, due diligence and post-closing assimilation.
• Provide timely and responsive client service.
• Assist in matters pertaining to corporate governance, which includes support for board and committee meetings, safeguarding company records and ensuring adherence to all local, provincial, federal, and industry-specific laws, regulations and NorthRiver policies.
• Review supply chain management and construction contracts and provide support, guidance, legal advice and drafting.
• Advise on legal issues and risks, contract approval processes, policies and procedures and litigation matters.
• Review and identify legal trends and risks as part of the changing regulatory environment.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package (health, dental, vision, and more).
• A culture of continuous learning and mentorship from the best in the business (and fun!).
• An opportunity to work in the heart of downtown Calgary with great amenities including a brand new, subsidized gym and meeting spaces.

What you bring:

Required

• 3+ years of post-call experience related to corporate and commercial, regulatory, or banking and finance legal work, with experience in the energy sector an asset.
• JD or LLB from a recognized university is a requirement with current standing to practice law in Canada and the ability to be or become a practicing member of the Law Society of Alberta.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Knowledge of the energy industry an asset.
• Robust negotiation and decision-making abilities.
• Strong and effective written and verbal negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent legal drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage numerous projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of people and job functions within the organization internally and externally.
• Strong commercial/business acumen and a pragmatic approach to legal issues and advice.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to support diverse client groups.
• Demonstrated ability to complete legal tasks within tight deadlines and work independently.
• Understanding of policy and regulatory requirements and associated risks.

Preferred

• Motivated, curious, creative, collaborative, and innovative.
• Ability to learn new systems and develop processes that leverage technology and people.

If this sounds like your next career adventure, we'd love to hear from you!

Comments:

The above profile is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job.

It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountability, qualifications, or other aspects of the job. 

At NorthRiver Midstream we embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion with equal access to opportunities based on individual merit by creating an environment which encourages all employees to contribute their unique capabilities and perspectives.

We accept applications online via our Careers page; http://careers.nrm.ca.

We appreciate your interest in working with us; however only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.