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Suncor Hiring for Legal Counsel, Environmental and Regulatory at United States Full Time
ANNUAL COMPENSATION RANGE: $190,000 – $230,000 (salary + target bonus) (Range does not include value of additional equity offered with role)
Are you looking for a role where you get to work on cutting-edge environmental, climate, regulatory, and policy issues with the opportunity to develop in other areas of the law as part of a high-performing, collaborative in-house legal team, then we have the opportunity for you!
Our U.S. Legal Team, based in Denver, is seeking a talented lawyer to join us in a diverse and dynamic role that will have an environmental focus with additional exposure to other legal areas in serving as a trusted legal and commercial advisor for one of North America’s leading energy companies.
Provide legal advice and support for our U.S. businesses and U.S. Environmental, Health, and Safety team covering a broad range of environmental, climate, sustainability, safety, and regulatory issues
Work with state and federal regulatory agencies and support regulatory rulemakings
Support legislative policy development
Manage and oversee litigation
Offer legal expertise to emergency response situations and incident investigations
Develop expertise and provide legal support for employment, labor, and privacy matters
Provide advice on various legislative and regulatory requirements
Proactively identify and manage areas of legal risk, including bringing expertise to bear in supporting commercial transactions, real property issues, construction projects, and business processes
We’d like to review your application if you have…
Must-haves (minimum requirements):
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
5 to 10 years of practicing law with experience in environmental or regulatory work
At least 5 years of law firm/private practice experience preferred
Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado in good standing
Excellent written work product, research, analytical skills, and oral advocacy skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; high emotional intelligence
The ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
Agile and creative thinker; ability to synthesize a wide range of principles, issues, needs and outcomes; ability to learn new or emerging areas of the law; ability to find practical solutions while balancing legal, commercial, operational, and other parameters
Values diversity and inclusion
Positive attitude, self-directed, and ability to both work independently and lead cross-functional teams
Demonstrated community involvement and diversity of outside interests
Alignment with our values (https://www.suncor.com/en-ca/about-us/our-purpose-and-values) : safety above all else, stronger together, operational discipline, curiosity and lifelong learning, and act with integrity
Where you’ll be working, your work schedule, and other important information:
U.S. Legal Team is currently working 100% remote
In mid-2022, plan to transition to hybrid working environment; mix of in-office and remote
Future legal offices to be in our LEED Silver business center building in Commerce City, CO
Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
We have numerous Employee Inclusion Networks who work together to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change at 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 for different groups)
Suncor is aware that some job seekers have received false employment offers from an individual or organization posing as Suncor. All recruiting is conducted through our Careers site (https://jobs.suncor.com/search/?locale=en_US) , your resume needs to be submitted to this site if you would like to be considered for a role. To learn more about false recruiting offers, click here .
We require qualified and safety-focused employees for business-critical roles that maintain our commitment to operational excellence and reliable operations. We are using technology to conduct virtual interviews to adhere to physical distancing recommendations and we are well set up for remote onboarding and orientation
Suncor encourages everyone to do their part and support global efforts to limit the impact of COVID-19 with good hygiene practices, physical distancing, and with care and consideration for the people around you. For more information on how we’re responding to COVID-19, click here (https://www.suncor.com/en-ca/covid19) . #StrongerTogether
Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. (Suncor USA) is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Suncor Energy Inc., a leading integrated energy company based in Calgary, Canada, publicly traded on the NYSE and TSX under stock symbol SU. Suncor USA owns and operates the Commerce City refinery, the only petroleum refinery in Colorado and one of the largest in the Rocky Mountain region. The U.S. downstream business also includes a crude oil pipeline business and a retail business.
Our global presence offers rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute, and grow in a variety of career-building positions. We live by the value of safety above all else – if it isn’t safe, we don’t do it. Our strong track record of growth and a focus on sustainability (http://www.suncor.com/sustainability) mean tremendous potential for the future. Learn about our purpose and values. (https://www.suncor.com/en-ca/about-us/our-purpose-and-values)
We want you to have a job that will fit your life – as well as opportunities to learn and challenge yourself or mentor others. Plus, for this role, we offer a very strong and flexible employee benefits package that can be adjusted to suit the changing needs of your life, including:
- Competitive base salary and annual incentive (bonus) program :
Annual Compensation Range (salary + target bonus) is $190,000 to $230,000 (based on experience)
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For this role, an additional equity component is provided in the form of restricted share units (RSUs) (RSU value is not included in the above Annual Compensation Range)
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Excellent 401(k) plan:
Up to a 6% vested match
Pre-tax, Roth, and post-tax options
Automatic 1.5% profit sharing contribution.
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Cash balance defined benefit pension plan (vests in 3 years)
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Support for healthy work/life balance
Vacation (3 to 4 weeks; based on credited prior experience)
12 additional personal paid time off days (1 each month)
- Flexible health benefits package
3 medical options (including HSA and FSA options)
2 dental options
Vision coverage
Employee assistance plan
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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 will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request. Check out our social goal (https://www.suncor.com/en-CA/sustainability/social-goal) to learn how we are working to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
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