Legal Counsel (In-House)

THE COMPANY

Our client is a premier investment group with a portfolio of companies in the natural resources sector. Combining an award-winning technical team with proven capital markets expertise, our client is quickly becoming a world leader in natural resources finance by identifying promising opportunities and supporting some of the industry’s finest leaders.

Hunter West Legal Recruitment is searching for a lawyer who shares this organization’s core values and culture. This is a place where you will enjoy respectful collaboration with professionals who share a genuine passion for entrepreneurship and responsible growth. The organization values its people and is committed to fostering an environment that supports both professional development and personal well-being. The successful candidate will bring 3 to 5 years of post-call experience and join a small and collaborative legal team reporting to VP, Legal & Risk.

The successful candidate will provide legal support across the organization and its portfolio companies with primary focus on a Canadian mining company entering the development phase of its journey to becoming a leading primary precious metal producer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Commercial Contracts and Project Support

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including consulting, services, supply, engineering, construction and procurement contracts.
• Support major project agreements, including EPCM, construction, mining services and equipment supply contracts.
• Assist with contractual amendments, claims, notices, terminations and disputes.
• Provide legal support to project, procurement and operational teams on contractual obligations and commercial risks.

Corporate, Securities and Governance

• Work closely with the Corporate Secretary to provide legal advice and support on corporate governance, securities compliance, continuous disclosure and regulatory matters across publicly listed portfolio companies.
• Assist with the review of securities filings, corporate documentation and stock exchange requirements, coordinating with external counsel as needed.

M&A, Corporate Development and Financing

• Support acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, restructurings and strategic investments across the organization’s portfolio.
• Assist with legal due diligence, transaction documentation, negotiations and closings.
• Draft and review NDAs, letters of intent, term sheets and other transaction documents.
• Support equity and debt financings, lender due diligence and related legal documentation.

General Legal and External Counsel Coordination

• Provide legal research, analysis and support on corporate, commercial, regulatory and operational matters.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel across Canada, Mexico and other jurisdictions.
• Track legal matters, deadlines, deliverables and external counsel costs.
• Assist with legal risk assessments, regulatory compliance and implementation of external legal advice.

Legal Operations and Processes

• Maintain legal records, contract templates, corporate documentation and legal matter trackers.
• Support contract approvals, signing authorities and execution processes.
• Assist with the development of legal policies, internal controls and reporting processes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

This role requires strong drafting, negotiation, research and analytical skills in the context of corporate governance, corporate and commercial transactions and/or securities law. Familiarity with mining, natural resources, or construction is preferred. The successful candidate will be a member in good standing of a Canadian provincial law society with approximately 3 to 5 years of post call experience. You will be required to effectively manage multiple priorities and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

COMPENSATION

Compensation includes a competitive base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package and may also include eligibility for short-term and long-term incentive plans (STIP and LTIP). The anticipated base salary is $150,000 to $175,000 for a candidate whose experience aligns with the requirements of the position. Final compensation will reflect market conditions and the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and overall fit with the role.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Stephanie Hacksel at [email protected] or Mike Aujla at [email protected]