Experience

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  Trimac Transportation

  • Calgary, Canada Area

  • Corporate Legal Counsel

    • Dec 2018 - Present
    • Calgary, Canada Area

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  Gowling WLG Canada

  • Calgary, Canada Area

  • Lawyer

    • Jun 2017 - Sep 2018
    • Calgary, Canada Area

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  Northern Frontier Corp.

  • Calgary, Canada Area

  • Executive Associate and General Counsel

    • Mar 2014 - Jul 2016
    • Calgary, Canada Area

    Collaborating with various departments to ensure marketing, online, and materials for distribution comply with company standards and regulatory requirements; Reviewing, assessing risk, and negotiating various construction master service agreements; Managing litigation files from commencement of claims, negotiations, and cooperation with external counsel as required; Negotiating and drafting business agreements such as limited partnership agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and security agreements; Responsible for ensuring compliance with securities regulatory requirements; Reviewing agreements and advising senior management of contractual risks and liabilities; Assisting the board of directors by drafting meeting minutes and board resolutions and providing summaries of legal issues as requested by the board; Drafting corporate policies such as code of conduct, whistleblower, privacy, and social media; Advising management on employment matters such as termination, hiring, alcohol and drug policies; Drafting employment and consulting contracts.

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  Computershare Canada

  • Calgary, Canada Area

  • Corporate Trust Officer

    • Aug 2012 - Feb 2014
    • Calgary, Canada Area

    Identifying and mitigating account risks through the review and negotiation of various contract terms while adhering to company policies and procedures; Liaising with outside counsel and clients to ensure efficient and timely closings of transactions; Assisting clients with various corporate governance activities such as annual general meetings; Organizing client files to ensure accurate record-keeping, documentation completeness and accuracy; Accountable for the timely, accurate and professional administration of trusts, escrows and agencies of various complexities; Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and understanding of trusts, securities and other relevant legislation.

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  Bennett Jones LLP, Calgary, AB

  • Articling Student

    • Jun 2011 - Jul 2012

    Utilising analytical skills in conducting research and drafting memorandums on numerous legal topics including the doctrine of merger, limitations issues, topics under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta), Securities Act (Alberta) and Wills and Succession Act (Alberta); Drafting various Court documents including Statements of Claim, Statements of Defence, Applications and Orders; Conducting market research regarding various industries and entities; Drafting various corporate documents including commercial leases, Directors' and Shareholders' resolutions, Board Meeting Minutes, Meeting Agendas, Management Information Circulars, Proxies, Notice of Meetings and terms and conditions for commercial transactions; Developing rapport with clients through meetings, telephone conversations and various other means of corresponding; Attending Chambers for various applications.

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  the Court of Queen's Bench

  • Volunteer Civil Duty Counsel

    • Feb 2012 - May 2012

    Meeting with various clients; Providing summary advice as required; Aiding clients with drafting pleadings and documents including civil claim, dispute note and correspondence to opposing party; Attendance at chambers with clients.

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  Bennett Jones SLP, Calgary, AB

  • Legal Assistant

    • Feb 2007 - Jun 2011

    Preparing legal documents including Form 45-106 F1 (Exempt Trade Report), Subscription Agreements, Debentures, Directors' and Shareholders' resolutions, Meeting Agendas and Board Meeting Minutes; Drafting correspondence to clients; Reviewing subscription agreements for deficiencies and preparing a report regarding the same; Preparing Closing Books and distribution of same to appropriate parties; Preparing Unit Certificates; Updating Partnership Registers; Maintaining a positive rapport with clients; Conducting market research regarding various industries and entities; Organizing and maintaining file system.

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  Korn/Ferry International, Calgary, AB

  • Research Associate

    • Oct 2006 - Feb 2007

    Conducting executive searches for various executive positions through the use of electronic databases, printed publications and telephone communications; Analyzing and summarizing research findings into easy-to-follow formats; Utilizing verbal communication skills in speaking to numerous employees and executives from a number of companies.

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  Sampson & Associates

  • Attorney

    • Jun 2005 - Oct 2006

    Attending hearings in state court, district court, and bankruptcy court; Conducting depositions and settlement conferences; Drafting various pleadings including but not limited to motions, summons and complaints, replies to oppositions, and proposed orders; Conducting legal research and writing memorandums on various legal topics.