Legal Counsel - Commercial Litigation

The Opportunity

At Canadian Natural, we are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the energy sector. As a recognized leader in Canada’s energy industry, we operate one of the strongest and most diversified asset portfolios of any independent energy producer in the world. 

As Legal Counsel, you will provide prompt and effective legal and commercial support to client business areas within Canadian Natural. You will utilize your strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and the ability to work independently in an ever-changing, challenging team environment. You will possess the ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality of service and demonstrate a strong work ethic.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Work schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: No
• Application deadline: November 22, 2026  

Key Accountabilities: 

• Manage all phases of claims from dispute resolution negotiations to assisting external counsel in the preparation of pleadings and all subsequent legal steps in the lawsuit
• Co-ordinate external counsel, independent subject matter experts, and work with the various internal business clients to gather required factual and documentary evidence required for ongoing claims
• Assess legal and commercial risk and identify liability issues and mitigation strategies
• Work collaboratively with a range of internal stakeholders to develop and implement legal strategies to support client initiatives and issues
• Prepare legal memoranda and provide ongoing advice to client groups and management to support client group accountabilities

What You Bring to the Role

• Bachelor of Laws or Judicial Doctorate degree and be eligible for admission to the Law Society of Alberta
• Minimum six years’ experience in Commercial Litigation. Additional experience in any one or more of the following areas of practice is considered an asset: Construction Law, Tax Law, Insolvency, and Oil & Gas
• Other combinations of experience and practice will be considered

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits 
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!