Senior Legal Counsel or Associate General Counsel
Senior Legal Counsel or Associate General Counsel
Location: Calgary Head Office
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department: Legal Services
Is this position safety sensitive: No
At Gibson, we believe our competitive advantage lies in the strength and talents of our employees. That means connecting our employees to rewarding careers, building a high-performance culture where collaboration and creativity are rewarded, and providing real growth opportunities for employees to take on new challenges.
The Role
Reporting to the VP, Legal & General Counsel, this position provides commercially focused legal advice and services to all corporate and support functions across the Gibson Energy group. The role partners closely with internal stakeholders to support commercial transactions and day-to-day business operations through the practical identification, management, and mitigation of legal and commercial risk, while ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The position manages routine through complex legal matters and serves as a trusted advisor to the business on a broad range of legal issues. The role also acts as Assistant Corporate Secretary, supporting the Secretary and the Board of Directors on corporate governance and public company matters.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provides practical, commercially oriented legal advice to the leadership team and employees across all Gibson Energy entities, with a primary focus on supporting commercial transactions and operational activities.
- Leads the negotiation, drafting, and review of a wide range of commercial and operational agreements, partnering with business units and support functions to structure arrangements that appropriately allocate risk and support business objectives.
- Supports day-to-day business operations by identifying legal, regulatory, and commercial risks and developing solutions that align with Gibson Energy’s risk profile and operational requirements.
- Provides legal support across a broad range of corporate and support functions, including procurement, insurance, labour and employment, environmental, health and safety, regulatory compliance, litigation and dispute management, financings, banking, securities, and strategic transactions such as acquisitions and divestitures.
- Ensures business activities are carried out in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and Gibson Energy policies, while maintaining a practical and business-enabling approach.
- Oversees compliance with legal policies and procedures, and assists with their ongoing maintenance, review, and enhancement to reflect evolving business needs and governance best practices.
- Supports corporate governance and public company obligations, including the preparation of Board of Directors materials, continuous disclosure filings, and other corporate secretarial deliverables, in the role of Assistant Corporate Secretary.
- Manages the coordination and oversight of external legal counsel, ensuring effective, timely, and cost-efficient support aligned with business priorities.
- Provides strategic legal input to senior leadership on material legal and commercial matters impacting the business.
- Performs other duties and provides additional legal support as required to support the mandate of the VP, Legal & General Counsel and the overall success of the business.
What You'll Bring
- Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws (JD or LLB) from an accredited law school
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta or eligible for membership in Alberta
- Approximately 6+ years of legal experience gained in a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department at an organization of comparable size, complexity, and scope to Gibson Energy
- Demonstrated experience supporting commercial transactions and business operations through the negotiation, drafting, and management of legal agreements and risk
- Public company experience, including exposure to securities law, continuous disclosure, and corporate governance matters, is an asset
- Energy industry experience, particularly in the midstream sector, is an asset
- Strong commercial judgment with the ability to assess risk, propose practical solutions, and enable business objectives in a regulated environment
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with executive leadership, the Board of Directors, external counsel, and internal business stakeholders
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach and attention to detail.
Working Conditions
- Majority of the work performed is in an office environment.
- This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, credit check and a criminal history check.
Why You’ll Love Working at Gibson
For over 70 years, Gibson has been defined by our people — those who seize opportunities and make exceptional customer service a part of everything we do. Working at Gibson is an opportunity to be part of a place where employees feel valued, supported and motivated to do their best work. Here’s what sets us apart:
- A competitive Total Rewards package that truly values your contributions.
- Employer contributions to your DC Pension because we believe in your future.
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision benefits, with industry leading coverage for mental health and family planning — ensuring you and your loved ones thrive.
- Generous time off to rest, recharge and live life to the fullest.
- An incredible work environment and culture where your career development and advancement are prioritized every step of the way.
- A flexible hybrid work setup, empowering you to balance work and life seamlessly.
Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson” or the “Company”) is a diversified North American energy infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. They have significant terminal assets, including 25 million barrels of storage and over 300 miles (500 kilometres) of crude pipelines across North America. The company has been providing market access to the oil and gas industry for over 70 years and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:GEI) with a market capitalization of approximately $4 billion.
Gibson Energy operates through two main segments:
- Infrastructure: This includes terminals, marine loading, rail loading and unloading facilities, gathering pipelines, a diluent recovery unit, and a crude oil processing facility. Key facilities within this segment include the Hardisty, Edmonton, and Ingleside Terminals, as well as gathering pipelines in the United States and a crude oil processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
- Marketing: This involves the purchasing, selling, storing, and optimizing of hydrocarbon products.
Gibson Energy has a strong presence in the United States, due to the acquisition of the Gateway Terminal in Ingleside, Texas. This terminal is a world-class liquids terminal and export facility with very large crude carrier (VLCC) capabilities and direct pipeline connections to key basins like the Permian and Eagle Ford. The acquisition strengthens Gibson's cash flow with over 95% of the revenue under take-or-pay contracts with high-quality counterparties.
Our Values, The Gibson Way
The Gibson Way is how we succeed together. We believe in the power of both ‘We’ (collectively working together) and “I” (contributing individually) to achieve our shared goals.
The ‘We & I’ play a very important role in our success!
- Contribute & Add Value Everyday
- Keep Our Edge & Be Resilient
- Stay Focused & Open-Minded
- Work it Out & Do it Together
This is what we are all about and we encourage you to learn more! Click Here: The Gibson Way
For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com.
