At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

About the Role

At Suncor, our legal team is a valued strategic partner to the business. We are seeking a skilled and collaborative Specialist Legal Counsel to support our Downstream operations on a broad range of impactful legal matters. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams on commercial transactions, regulatory and environmental, health and safety matters, litigation and business-critical projects. It is an ideal opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing key decisions and delivering practical, business-focused advice in a dynamic and highly visible environment.

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development

Minimum Requirements:

Juris Doctor or LLB, with membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
Minimum 3 years of related post-call experience in corporate, commercial or regulatory law
Strong knowledge of general corporate and commercial legal principles, with the ability to provide practical, business-oriented advice
Experience with regulatory compliance matters; experience in environmental, health and safety matters would be considered an asset
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills, with strong judgment, business acumen and the ability to work effectively across teams and with senior stakeholders

Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities:

Provide strategic, practical legal support to Suncor’s Downstream business across regulatory, environmental, health and safety matters, including emergency response, internal investigations and engagement with external regulators
Advise commercial teams on a broad range of matters, including retail and wholesale contracts, contract administration, real estate transactions, joint ventures and other strategic commercial initiatives
Support the structuring, negotiation and execution of transactions and projects by developing and applying effective legal processes, tools and procedures, while working closely with cross-functional teams
Deliver timely, business-focused legal advice to senior leaders and employees, influencing significant business decisions through a strong understanding of legal risk, business strategy and operational impact
Manage litigation, disputes and other contentious matters in partnership with internal stakeholders and external counsel, helping protect Suncor’s assets, reputation and commercial interests
Oversee external counsel effectively, including mandate management, strategic direction and cost control to ensure high-quality and efficient legal services
Contribute legal expertise to corporate working groups and committees, while mentoring internal clients and colleagues on legal issues, risk awareness and evolving business requirements

Location and other Key details:

The position will be based at the Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Center at 150 – 6th Ave S.W
Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday with business travel to sites
Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.