Legal Counsel, Midstream & Upstream Operations - Calgary

Job Description

Legal Counsel, Midstream & Upstream Operations - Calgary

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Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world‑class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers’ needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, Midstream & Upstream, this position will be responsible for providing a broad range of legal services to Nutrien’s Upstream operating segments (Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potash) and the Midstream Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (TD&L) business unit. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, advising on regulatory matters, pre‑litigation resolution of contract claims, and overseeing outside counsel.

What You Will Do

• Provide legal support to the Upstream and Midstream operating segments on a broad range of matters including contracts, freight, procurement, NDAs, real‑estate transactions, warranty issues, disclosure, regulatory reporting, environmental and safety matters, and pre‑litigation dispute resolution.


• Work closely and collaboratively with procurement, operations, and other stakeholders, including within the Legal Department.


• Provide day‑to‑day legal advice in support of Upstream and Midstream operational objectives involving mining, chemical production, and logistics matters.


• Provide legal support on strategic business objectives and initiatives in the Upstream and Midstream operating segments.


• Provide legal support on regulatory matters, including safety, health and environmental matters and transportation regulatory matters.


• Assist in retaining and managing outside counsel as necessary.


• Coordinate with and contribute legal assistance to tax, risk/insurance, and credit groups and other cross‑functional business units as needed.


• Comply with all Company standards, policies and procedures pertaining to appropriate conduct for employees.

What You Will Bring

• Membership and good standing in the Canadian Bar Association.


• Minimum of 4–7 years of relevant experience, with a mix of law firm and in‑house corporate law department experience preferred.


• US market experience preferred.


• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, and drafting skills.


• Confidence, adaptivity, creativity, flexibility and the ability to operate effectively and independently in a dynamic business environment.


• Ability to identify risks and propose alternative structures to mitigate risks.


• Ability to handle multiple and varied legal projects simultaneously.


• Skills to guide outside counsel.


• Ability to work in a critical team environment.


• Experience working closely with business executives and operations.


• Prior experience with real‑estate transactions, construction and engineering contracts, supply chain matters in the heavy industry space, transportation and logistics matters, environmental and safety compliance, incident response, privileged investigations, and pre‑litigation contract disputes (especially in the construction space) would be a strong asset.

Compensation & Benefits

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, life and disability insurance for positions working more than 30 hours per week. We also offer a retirement program with generous employer contributions, paid vacation, sick days, holidays, paid personal and maternity/parental leaves, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, and access to an annual and long‑term incentive plan. Details of the benefits package and compensation range will be discussed during the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements as permitted by law.