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 diverse and interesting work on a high-performing in-house legal team with Canada’s leading energy company, then we have a great opportunity for you! In this role you will provide legal and commercial input and support to all aspects of Suncor's operations, with emphasis on issues managed out of the corporate legal office. You will also support the corporate secretary and general counsel in all aspects of Suncor’s business.

Minimum Requirements:
• LLB or equivalent and membership in Law Society of Alberta
• Minimum 2 to a maximum of 4 years of broad legal experience in general corporate and commercial law; experience with securities law would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of the oil and gas industry preferred
• Ability to synthesize a wide range of principles, issues, needs and outcomes, balancing legal, commercial and other issues (people impacts, company reputation, and others)
• A high degree of flexibility and the ability to readily adapt to changes in Suncor's business priorities and plans
• Demonstrated ability to think "outside the box" and be a creative problem solver

Responsibilities:
• Provide legal advice covering a broad functional scope including treasury and corporate finance (debt and equity offerings; credit facilities)
• Develop expertise and provide support employment and benefits law, commercial transactions, board and corporate governance, litigation strategy and management
• Contribute to internal and external communication and reporting
• Draft contracts, templates, policies, communications, and external disclosure documents
• Participate in transactional negotiations, including strategic mergers, acquisitions or divestitures
• Provide commercial input related to business processes and commercial transactions
• Identify and manage areas of legal risk

Location and other Key Details:
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work
• This is an office-based role; you will work out of our Calgary head office located in the Suncor Energy Centre (150 – 6th Ave SW)
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended on-call work hours based on business needs

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.