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	Reporting to the Manager of Legal, the Legal Counsel will be responsible for reviewing and negotiating&nbsp; contracts and providing legal guidance to the Project and Procurement departments.</p>
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	<strong>Responsibilities</strong><br />
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		Review and/or draft contracts and other commercial instruments to ensure the company&rsquo;s interests are protected</li>
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		Provide legal advice and guidance to internal clients</li>
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		Liaise with business units on contract negotiations and revisions</li>
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		Prepare briefing notes and summaries relating to current projects and issues</li>
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		Negotiate contracts with third parties</li>
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		Manage and maintain files independently</li>
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	<strong>Support other business units on other legal matters as required:</strong><br />
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		Monitor, track, research and proactively advise on significant changes in legislation potentially impacting oil sands projects and/or corporate operations</li>
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		Coordinate and monitor work of external counsel assisting on projects</li>
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		Assist Legal Department with other legal matters as requested (e.g. corporate filing, researching and developing practical solutions for various legal issues, maintaining/tracking legal records, etc.)</li>
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		Prepare briefing notes and summaries related to current projects and issues</li>
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	<strong>Qualifications</strong><br />
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		Minimum of 5+ years of legal experience</li>
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		LLB degree and membership in the Law Society of Alberta</li>
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		Ability to work effectively with a variety of disciplines and across all levels of the organization</li>
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		Oil and gas and oilsands project experience preferred</li>
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		Ability to work in a highly collaborative and team-oriented atmosphere</li>
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		Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment</li>
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<p>
	Interested parties should fill out Dover&rsquo;s job application form at http://www.doveropco.com/job-application-form.html. Please attach your resume along with a covering letter (in the same document) highlighting your directly related previous experience and accomplishments.</p>
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	To see other Dover career opportunities please visit www.doveropco.com/careers.html</p>
