Job Description

Department

Legal

Job Posting

Heidelberg Materials is one of North America\'s leading suppliers of cement, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and concrete pipe. We have hundreds of plants and thousands of employees working across the United States and Canada. Our parent company, Germany-based Heidelberg Materials AG and its other subsidiaires make up one of the world\'s largest building materials companies with more than 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 sites in over 50 countries. The Heidelberg Materials family of products and services are used in the construction of infrastructure, commercial, industrial, and residential projects around the globe.

We are looking to hire an Assistant Region Counsel for the Northwest Region which comprises the four western provinces as well as Washington and Oregon State. The position will be based out of the Calgary, Alberta office, and will report directly to the Associate General Counsel - Northwest Region. The position may be a hybrid role, with the employee working between two and three days in the office and the remaining days of the week from home. The Associate General Counsel will discuss the specifics of this hybrid work arrangement with the right candidate.

The Assistant Region Counsel will be a key member of Heidelberg Materials\' law department and have regular exposure to business leaders across the Northwest Region, specifically, and North America, generally. The Assistant Region Counsel will support the Associate General Counsel for the Northwest Region in managing the significant and varied legal needs of the region, including, but not limited to, in the areas of contracts, real estate, litigation, procurement, sales, logistics, operations, construction, mergers and acquisitions, employment, health and safety, environmental, and safety. Once the Assistant Region Counsel settles into the role, they will also be responsible to take the lead on some projects, in addition to working collaboratively with the Associate General Counsel, other attorneys at the North American corporate headquarters in Irving, TX, and with outside counsel.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, detail and business-oriented attorney to work closely with Heidelberg Materials\' management and employees to achieve the company\'s goals while evaluating and managing its risk.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide timely advice and counsel to internal clients in various legal topics (contracts, employment, real property, etc.)
• Draft and review various contracts (including but not limited to purchase and sales agreements, purchase orders, service agreements, rental agreements, confidentiality agreements, leases and terms and conditions), and negotiating with counterparties in connection therewith
• Research and analyze legal issues and write summaries/memos for submission to Associate General Counsel, Northwest Region
• Assist in gathering documentation and information in response to subpoenas and litigation discovery requests
• Assist in developing company policies, procedures, and guidelines on legal issues
• Assist in analyzing and resolving legal disputes with various parties
• Research, anticipate, and mitigate legal risks regarding business decisions and operations
• Prepare summaries of the status of litigation and other legal matters for Associate General Counsel, Northwest Region
• Conduct internal investigations, as necessary
• Provide in-house legal training on various legal topics, with an emphasis on competition law compliance
• Handle other legal matters and duties as assigned by the Associate General Counsel, Northwest Region.
• Occasional travel within western Canada, Washington state and Dallas, Texas.

Experience, Qualifications, and Skills:

• Ideally two to five years of relevant legal experience working at a well-regarded law firm and/or in-house with a corporate legal department.
• Experience in contracts and commercial law is preferred.
• Degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to and in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta.
• Ability to work independently, but also the willingness to ask questions and thoroughly discuss matters.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good negotiation skills with the ability to keep complex legal situations simple and clear, while striving to find a mutually agreeable outcome in an efficient, but risk-conscious manner.
• Ability to quickly learn and grasp the legal significance of new and unfamiliar issues.
• Capable of prioritizing and juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced business environment in order to provide prompt legal support to business operations.
• Possessing a go-getter attitude and the willingness to get your hands dirty and do what it takes to get the work done.
• A willingness to be flexible and proactive in solving complex problems.
• An eye for detail.
• Desire to learn about business operations and other corporate departments and to become a trusted advisor to internal clients.
• Demonstration to clients of a strong work ethic, good judgment, and the ability to provide solid legal advice.

Compensation and Benefits:

At Heidelberg Materials, we believe our employees play a key role in the company\'s success and future growth. Heidelberg Materials\' comprehensive package of compensation and benefit programs reflect this belief. We strive to develop competitive pay programs that will attract, motivate, retain and reward employees.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis.

Minimum Pay Rate

$106,280.00

Position Type

Full-Time

Pay Class

Salaried Exempt

Line of Business

Corporate Administration (SSC, IT, Employee Services, Etc.)

Maximum Pay Rate

$146,157.50

Lehigh Hanson