Legal Consultant

About Us

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 800 employees spanning the fields of Engineering Geoscience Software Geomatics Data Science Accounting Administration Health & Safety and Human Resources. Alongside our clients and industry partners BGC works collaboratively as One Team dedicated to solving the worlds most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has offices located
across Canada the United States Chile the Dominican Republic and Australia.

Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation excellence and transparency and a casual dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.

We believe in One Team Excellence Curiosity Common Sense and Clarity.

The Role

BGC is looking for aLegal Consultantto join ourContracts and LegalTeam on a temporary basis reporting to Corporate Affairs. As aLegal Consultant you will support our Risk Manager and In-houseCounsel andthis role mayalsosupport project teams on dispute resolution this is a temporary 8-10 monthmaternity leave replacement there is potential for therole to transition to ideal candidate is an experienced paralegal who is looking to grow their career or a lawyer who is interested working as an in-house counsel.

The role will be working in a fast-paced dynamic office environment alongside ourengineeringgeoscienceandfunctional will gain valuable industry experience working at a multinational Engineering and Geoscience firm. This position can belocatedat one of the following BGC Canadian offices: Vancouver or Calgary.
It is expected that you will be in the office initially 4 days a week and with time this could decrease to 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Work with in-house counsel corporate affairs public relationsaccountingand human resources on a range of internal legal regulatory and project-related support

• Negotiate contracts with clients suppliers and business partners

• Analyze and escalate potential risks involved with specific project issues regulatory and courtprocesses

• Explain terms and conditions to relevantparties

• Track engagements where BGC isretainedunder client-solicitorprivilege

• Research legal regulatory and commercial matters for review by in-house counsel and CFO

• Support project managers and contract admin in doing conflict of interestchecks

Required Education Experience & Competencies

• 5-8years experiencewithlegal relatedwork experience

• Knowledge of legal issuesacrossa range ofcontracts in a range of jurisdictions

• Strong analytical skills and a critical mindset for makingrecommendations

• Ability to work well under pressurework efficiently to meet strict deadlinesand pivot with changingpriorities

• Attention to detail with ability to spot errors anddiscrepancies

• Ability to work independently and as part of ateam

• Ability to work withall levels within the organizationincludingemployeesleads as wellinternal and externalpartners

• Proficient in Adobe AcrobatDocuSignandMS Officewith the ability tolearnnew technologyandsoftware

Desired Education Experience & Competencies

• Bachelors degreeinlaw(a foreign law degree will also be considered)or aLicencedParalegaldesignation.

• Experience in the mining energyconstructionorinsurance industries

• Priorexperienceworkingwith human resources public relations and/or accountingteams

• Experience negotiating with suppliers clients etc.

• Experience delegating work to external legal counsel

• A solid understanding of contracts and contracting processes

• A solid understanding of basic physics construction and business practices

Company Benefits

BGC offersour employees the following:

• Our One Team culture supporting health wellness safety and diversity

• Comprehensive benefits package

• • Health Dental and Vision coverage

• • LTD Life AD&D and Business Travel Insurance

• • Employee Assistance Program

• Parental leave top ups

• Professional development and mentoring opportunities

• Flat management structure

• Social and wellness activities

• Casual and professional work environment

The estimated base salary range for this position is: for a paralegal $60000-$100000 CAD per annum; for an in-house legal counsel $120000 to $160000 CAD per annum for someone called to the bar in a Canadian province. However base pay will be commensurate with job-related knowledge skills and experience. Base salary is pro-rated for the term of employment to an hourly rate. BGCs compensation package also includes a training allowance and a comprehensive medical and dental plan.

Equity Diversity and Inclusion

BGC strives to create a workplace where equity diversity and inclusion are embedded throughout our workplace culture and practices. Join us in our commitment to honour individuality ensure fairness and create a welcoming environment for everyone. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all candidates including those experiencing inequity such as racialized individuals Indigenous People women people of diverse sexual orientations identities and expressions veterans individuals with disabilities people of all faiths nationalities marital status ages and family status. For assistance or accommodation with your application please contact us at
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Required Experience:

Manager