We welcome hearing from legal professionals who have the capabilities and personal qualities to contribute successfully to our team. In return, we offer:
- A formal practice group structure enabling you to maximize your talents and enhance your knowledge in your chosen area.
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Access to 118 law firms and 8000 lawyers worldwide through ALFA International.
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Experienced colleagues who are qualified to practise in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, England and Wales.
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Advanced communication, file management and research technologies.
Send your resume to the attention of the Managing Partner and tell us about your practice, your interests and your commitment to the profession. (No phone calls, please.) Parlee McLaws recruits on an ongoing basis. Even if there are no current openings in your practice area or city of interest, we are always interested in hearing from lawyers who can make a valuable contribution to our firm. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Check back often as this site is updated regularly.
E-mail: jcairns@parlee.com
Fax: (780) 423-2870
Mailing address:
Managing Partner
Parlee McLaws LLP
1500 Manulife Place
10180-101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4K1
Banking & Financial Services Lawyer Edmonton, Alberta
The Partner/Associate will be instrumental in the successful development, expansion and operation of the Banking and Financial Services practice group. Specific accountabilities include:
- Advising on legal aspects of lending and recovery for both lenders and borrowers;
- Providing pragmatic, cost-effective counsel on the best ways to strucutre, secure and enforce every kind of credit facility;
- Maintaining leading-edge awareness of Canadian banking regulations and practices so as to ensure that clients receive superior legal advice, guidance and service;
- Providing a level of understanding of commercial transactions that will ensure that all legal issues are assessed from a commercial perspective;
- Maintaining a constant awareness of the banking regulations and practices for Alberta and develop a network of contacts in the respective legal communities;
- Taking a significant, leading, role in the negotiation and successful resolution of legal contracts, agreements and related matters, and;
- Actively marketing the firm's services to lending and financial institutions.
The Individual
- 7 to 12 years experience in Banking and Financial Services Law, with the ability to bring an established book of business.
- The ability to adhere to the firm's core values of honesty and integrity, firm first behaviour excellence in client service, teamwork, leadership and effective practice management.
- A history of managing strong relationships and engaging multiple stakeholder groups;
- An ability to communicate clearly and effectively, with excellent presentation skills;
- An ability to analyze issues and use sound judgement to bring problems to resolution;
- An effective leader with the ability to motivate, coach and develop associates, and;
- An ability to delegate tasks while remaining engaged in projects and processes.
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