[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Canadian Natural Resources jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Canadian Natural Resources · Calgary, AB, Canada # Legal Counsel Calgary, AB, Canada Full-time Legal & Compliance Listed on Canadian Natural Resources’s official careers site. Posted October 13, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Canadian Natural Resources’s careers site →](https://ehaa.fa.ca2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CNRL-Professional/job/2425714) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Canadian Natural Resources](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/) / Legal Counsel ## Job description ### The Opportunity At Canadian Natural, we are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the energy sector. As a recognized leader in Canada’s energy industry, we operate one of the strongest and most diversified asset portfolios of any independent energy producer in the world. As Legal Counsel, you will provide prompt and effective legal and commercial support to client business areas within Canadian Natural. You will utilize your strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and the ability to work independently in an ever-changing, challenging and collegial team environment. You will possess the ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality of service and demonstrate a strong work ethic. ### Job location Calgary, Alberta Work schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts Safety sensitive position: No Application deadline: October 25, 2026 Key Accountabilities: Manage all phases of claims from dispute resolution negotiations to assisting external counsel in the preparation of pleadings and all subsequent legal steps in the lawsuit. Co-ordinate and instruct external counsel, independent subject matter experts, and work with internal stakeholders and business clients to gather required factual and documentary evidence required for ongoing claims. Assess legal and commercial risk and identify liability issues and mitigation strategies. Assist in the development and implementation of legal strategies to support client initiatives and issues. Prepare legal memoranda and provide ongoing advice to client group representatives and management. Provide ongoing assistance and client education on employment and labour matters arising across our Canadian operations. ### What You Bring to the Role Bachelor of Laws or Judicial Doctorate degree and be eligible for admission to the Law Society of Alberta. Minimum of six years’ experience in Labour & Employment Law. Additional experience in any one or more of the following areas of practice is considered an asset: Privacy Law, Commercial Litigation, Energy Litigation, and Oil & Gas. Other combinations of experience and practice will be considered. ### What We Offer Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits Health & Wellness Spending Account Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community Employee & Family Assistance Program Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer! ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 13, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days - Location: Calgary, AB, Canada - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Canadian Natural Resources’s careers site →](https://ehaa.fa.ca2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CNRL-Professional/job/2425714) ## More jobs at Canadian Natural Resources ### [2027 Environment & Regulatory EIT](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/jobs/4d91a98a39565da87116/) Calgary, AB, Canada ### [Environmental Regulatory Compliance Student (Calgary & Field)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/jobs/46ba564d4fea199828f3/) Calgary, AB, Canada ### [Environmental Regulatory Student](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/jobs/42a82f4905b0c755ac2d/) Calgary, AB, Canada ### [GIS Regulatory Operations Student](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/jobs/44def3b463759711fc51/) Calgary, AB, Canada ### [Abandonment & Reclamation Engineering Student](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/canadian-natural-resources/jobs/8cfc6d6124af9388eb09/) Calgary, AB, Canada ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Legal Counsel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vodafone/jobs/dbe91832b7cecb38e447/) Vodafone · Budapest, Hungary ### [Legal Counsel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/7da04cf59d785dbb6cc4/) Siemens ### [Legal Counsel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/0f295c5046951d77163e/) NTT · Buenos Aires, Argentina ### [Legal counsel - Brussels](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/52a3568571084d9811b4/) NTT · Bruselas, Belgium ### [Assistant Legal Counsel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/gsk/jobs/ea352467a650076d050c/) GSK · Bengaluru, India OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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