Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
If you are looking for in-house role offering a breadth of transactional exposure in the energy sector with the opportunity to develop in other areas of the law as part of a high-performing, collaborative legal team, then we have the opportunity for you!Our U.S. Legal Team, based in Denver, is seeking a talented corporate lawyer (4 to 10 yrs of experience) to join us in a diverse and dynamic role with a transactional focus and opportunities for additional exposure to other legal areas in serving as a trusted legal and commercial advisor for one of North America’s leading energy companies.
Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. (Suncor USA) is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Suncor Energy Inc., a leading integrated energy company based in Calgary, Canada, publicly traded on the NYSE and TSX under stock symbol SU. Suncor USA owns and operates the Commerce City refinery, the only petroleum refinery in Colorado and one of the largest in the Rocky Mountain region. The U.S. downstream business also includes a crude oil pipeline business and a retail business.
Minimum Requirements:
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado in good standing
4 to 10 years practicing law with a transactional focus (law firm experience preferred)
High character, integrity, and record of performance. Values diversity and inclusion
Excellent written work product and research, analytical and oral negotiation and advocacy skills
High emotional intelligence with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams to drive successful outcomes
Agile and creative thinker with ability to synthesize wide range of principles and issues
Desire to learn new or emerging areas of the law with opportunity to develop. Flexible and adaptable to handling broad range of matters
Demonstrated community involvement and diversity of outside interests
Must be legally authorized to work in the USA for the duration of your employment
Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice and support for our U.S. businesses, with a focus on broad range of transactional work.
Will involve some litigation management and overseeing outside counsel
Opportunity to develop expertise and provide support for employment, labor, privacy, and other matters
Proactively identify and manage areas of legal risk, including bringing expertise to bear in supporting commercial transactions, real property issues, construction projects, regulatory matters, and business processes
Find practical solutions while balancing legal, commercial, operational, and other parameters
Location and other Key Details:
You will work out of our Refinery Business Center building (LEED Silver), located in Commerce City, CO which is adjacent to Denver
Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
There is currently no deadline to apply; applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, however if you are interested please apply now
In alignment with Suncor’s value of Safety Above All Else, we conduct pre-employment drug testing, employment verification, education verification, background checks, and other pre-employment assessments as a condition of employment
Salary and Compensation Details:
Annual Compensation Range: $190,000 to $220,000: salary and an annual incentive (bonus) program
An additional equity component is provided in the form of Restricted Share Units (RSUs) (value is not included in the above Annual Compensation Range)
Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work.
Competitive and flexible employee benefits package that can be adjusted to suit the changing needs of your life, including: 3 medical options (including HSA and FSA options), 2 dental options, vision coverage, and an Employee Assistance Plan
Great work/life balance, including a generous vacation program of 3 to 4 weeks (based on credited prior experience) as well as 12 additional personal paid time off days (1 each month)
Excellent 401(k) plan with up to a 6% vested match, pre-tax, Roth, and post-tax options, and an automatic 1.5% profit sharing contribution
Suncor-funded Cash Balance defined benefit pension plan (vests in 3 years)
Why Suncor?
Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
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