Overview
Legal Counsel/Corporate commercial Jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at MNP
Position: Legal Counsel (Corporate commercial)
Job Details
Description
Inspirational, innovative 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 opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.
Responsibilities
Work closely with business units to provide counsel and support in a broad range of practice areas
Conduct legal research and provide advice to various department heads and executives
Identify legal issues, research and analyze complicated situations and develop practical solutions in an efficient and timely manner
Work closely with MNP’s practitioners to proactively identify and manage legal risk
Work closely with outside counsel and manage all stages of litigation
Assist in the review and maintenance of corporate policies
Draft concise emails and legal documents
Develop working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and work effectively with outside counsel
Write briefs on regulations, legal/compliance matters and other ad hoc legal issues to defend legal position and provide guidance to team
Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry
Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
Raise awareness of MNP at community events
Skills and Experience
2 to 4 years post-call experience
Demonstrated ability to identify legal issues, research and analyze complicated situations and develop practical solutions
Customer service driven
Title: Legal Counsel/Corporate commercial
Company: MNP
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Employment Law, Lawyer, Financial Law)
