Job Description
Worker Type: Employee
Group: Legal - Corp Sec Department
Job Post End Date: 0+/06/2026
About this opportunity:
Reporting to a Managing lawyer, the Corporate Paralegal will provide support to the subsidiary governance team and handle routine administrative matters associated with maintaining subsidiary corporate records and registrations. The successful candidate must be able to multi-task and juggle competing priorities, pay great attention to detail and have excellent organizational and communication skills. The successful candidate must also understand basic corporate transactions and have the ability to work independently to prepare draft documentation.
What you’ll do:
• Maintain corporate records and minute books for Canadian subsidiary companies
• Maintain the entity management database in compliance with established corporate governance practices
• Coordinate, prepare and file annual returns and any additional filings for various regulatory authorities in compliance with provincial and/or state regulations
• Maintain corporate structure chart, director and officer listings, etc. and post to internal corporate website
• Maintain the database for M&A preparedness and assist in due diligence preparation for transactions
• Prepare written shareholder and director resolutions for routine matters
• Assist with subsidiary board meeting preparation, as required
• Assist with corporate restructuring, incorporations, and dissolutions of companies, as required
• Work collaboratively with team members to share corporate knowledge and identify process improvements
• Provide additional administrative support to the Subsidiary Governance team, as needed (invoicing, expense account submissions, departmental budget, etc.)
Who you are:
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm or in-house environment
• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Visio
• CORES III accreditation preferred
The following will be considered an asset:
• Prior experience with Computershare’s Global Entity Management System (GEMS)
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:5+ PM MT September 5th, 2026.
If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email [email protected].
Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.
Who we are:
We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining, and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible, and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.
We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2026, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
Find Cenovus on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.
For more information, please visit cenovus.com.
At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience, and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities, and unlock innovative solutions. We’re committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued, and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity targets and networks, visit Cenovus.com.
The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.
Notification
To be considered for a position, please click Apply and create an account or sign in to your Cenovus Careers profile.
Immediately following successful submission of your online application, you will receive an online notification confirming Cenovus's receipt of your resume.
Only those applicants who apply directly to a posted position and are selected for an interview will be contacted. We will not accept agency or third-party candidate submissions.
To follow the status of your application, log in to your Cenovus Careers profile and click on the appropriate job under ‘My Applications’.
Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.
If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE please apply by going to our Internal Career Site
Group: Legal - Corp Sec Department
Job Post End Date: 0+/06/2026
About this opportunity:
Reporting to a Managing lawyer, the Corporate Paralegal will provide support to the subsidiary governance team and handle routine administrative matters associated with maintaining subsidiary corporate records and registrations. The successful candidate must be able to multi-task and juggle competing priorities, pay great attention to detail and have excellent organizational and communication skills. The successful candidate must also understand basic corporate transactions and have the ability to work independently to prepare draft documentation.
What you’ll do:
• Maintain corporate records and minute books for Canadian subsidiary companies
• Maintain the entity management database in compliance with established corporate governance practices
• Coordinate, prepare and file annual returns and any additional filings for various regulatory authorities in compliance with provincial and/or state regulations
• Maintain corporate structure chart, director and officer listings, etc. and post to internal corporate website
• Maintain the database for M&A preparedness and assist in due diligence preparation for transactions
• Prepare written shareholder and director resolutions for routine matters
• Assist with subsidiary board meeting preparation, as required
• Assist with corporate restructuring, incorporations, and dissolutions of companies, as required
• Work collaboratively with team members to share corporate knowledge and identify process improvements
• Provide additional administrative support to the Subsidiary Governance team, as needed (invoicing, expense account submissions, departmental budget, etc.)
Who you are:
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm or in-house environment
• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Visio
• CORES III accreditation preferred
The following will be considered an asset:
• Prior experience with Computershare’s Global Entity Management System (GEMS)
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:5+ PM MT September 5th, 2026.
If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email [email protected].
Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.
Who we are:
We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining, and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible, and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.
We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2026, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
Find Cenovus on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.
For more information, please visit cenovus.com.
At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience, and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities, and unlock innovative solutions. We’re committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued, and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity targets and networks, visit Cenovus.com.
The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.
Notification
To be considered for a position, please click Apply and create an account or sign in to your Cenovus Careers profile.
Immediately following successful submission of your online application, you will receive an online notification confirming Cenovus's receipt of your resume.
Only those applicants who apply directly to a posted position and are selected for an interview will be contacted. We will not accept agency or third-party candidate submissions.
To follow the status of your application, log in to your Cenovus Careers profile and click on the appropriate job under ‘My Applications’.
Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.
If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE please apply by going to our Internal Career Site
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Corporate Paralegal position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Calgary offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
