Senior Counsel, Acquisitions & Finance

Location CA-AB-Calgary
ID 2026-3552
Category
Administrative/Corporate
Position Type
Full-Time

Overview

Trimac isn't just a transportation company; it's an industry disruptor with a remarkable 80-year legacy of safely delivering products that improve people’s lives across North America. 

 

Our workplace culture is centered on being safe, respectful, innovative and inclusive. We are committed to maintaining a rewarding work environment that allows employees to experience new opportunities and build their chosen careers. Across the company, we encourage open communication, champion integrity, celebrate individuality and cultivate diverse talents and perspectives. If you’re ready for a challenge that will help drive forward an industry leading team, we invite you to begin your journey with us.

 

Pay Details

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

 

Schedule

This is a Monday–Friday position based in Calgary, AB, working 40 hours per week. Periodic travel may be required based on business needs.

 

Job Details

Located in Calgary, AB and reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Legal Counsel provides support to the legal team and operates with a high degree of autonomy, initiative, and sound judgment. The role delivers high‑quality legal, business, and strategic advice on complex and sensitive matters across the organization.

 

The Legal Counsel plays a key role in advising Trimac’s business units and affiliates on a broad range of legal and commercial issues, including corporate, commercial, sales, and M&A matters. This position also provides supervision, mentoring, and guidance on legal practices and procedures to legal and other internal stakeholders, as required.

Success in this role requires developing a strong understanding of the Company’s bulk hauling, brokerage, and environmental services operations across multiple North American jurisdictions.

 

The Legal Counsel is expected to be an effective collaborator who fosters strong working relationships and contributes to a culture of teamwork. Key stakeholders include Trimac’s executives and directors, business development teams, branch leadership, Human Resources, Information Technology, and external counsel and service providers.

 

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

  • Provide accurate, relevant, and timely legal advice to the legal team, business units, affiliates, and staff on a broad range of matters related to bulk hauling, brokerage, and related service offerings.
  • Negotiate, draft, and review a wide variety of corporate, commercial, sales, HR, IT, and other commercial agreements.
  • Identify, manage, and mitigate legal risks through the development, drafting, implementation, and oversight of policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks.
  • Promote best practices related to legal compliance, risk management, and corporate governance across the organization.
  • Support and facilitate compliance efforts across business units with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
  • Manage relationships with third parties, including external legal counsel, auditors, and other professional service providers.
  • Design, deliver, and support legal training initiatives for business units and internal stakeholders.
  • Provide oversight of litigation matters and regulatory compliance issues, working closely with external counsel as required.
  • Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to legal and other staff, as appropriate.
  • Monitor and remain current on legislative and regulatory developments that impact Trimac’s business and the industries in which it operates.
  • Liaise effectively with senior leadership and other internal stakeholders across the business.
  • Perform additional duties and support special projects as assigned by management.
  • Periodic travel may be required.

 

Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
  • Well‑developed analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate issues, assess risk, and identify practical and effective solutions.
  • Highly self‑motivated with the ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and initiative.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strength in teamwork and project-based work within cross‑functional environments.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform all duties in accordance with the Company’s Safety, Health, Environmental, and Security policies.

Professional Qualifications

  • Mandatory: Active member in good standing with, and authorized to practice law by, one of the following:
    • The Law Society of Alberta, or
    • The State Bar of Texas.
  • Preferred: Minimum of four (4) years of experience practicing as a corporate/commercial transactions or M&A lawyer, either in private practice or as in‑house counsel.

Experience Requirements

  • Relevant legal experience acquired through prior roles, including formal internships, clerkships, or articling positions, that demonstrates progressive responsibility in corporate, commercial, transactional, or regulatory matters.
  • Experience working with complex commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and advising internal stakeholders is strongly preferred.

 

Benefits

We invest in our employee’s growth through training and development programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package such as:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and many more health and wellness benefits
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
  • Paid time off for volunteer activities to help give back to our communities
  • Pension Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program to achieve your educational goals
  • Continuous learning and career development

Safety Commitments

  • We make safety a part of every decision
  • We make safety personal
  • We have the courage to intervene

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