Senior Legal Counsel

Your New Company Our client is a globally recognized leader in the natural resources sector, playing a critical role in supplying the minerals essential to electrification, renewable energy, and the transition to a lower-carbon economy. Headquartered in Toronto with operations spanning multiple continents, the organization offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated legal and commercial matters that directly support large-scale business initiatives around the world. The company fosters a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where legal professionals are viewed as strategic business partners and are empowered to make a meaningful impact. Your New Role As Senior Counsel, Global Corporate & Operations, you will report to the Deputy General Counsel and serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders across commercial, business development, strategy, treasury, sustainability, technology, innovation, and operational functions. This is a broad-based, business-facing role offering exposure to a diverse range of commercial, corporate, operational, and strategic matters. Key responsibilities will include: Advising on commodity purchase and sale transactions, commercial arrangements, and customer negotiations. Drafting and negotiating complex commercial, marketing, technology, software, SaaS, and procurement agreements. Supporting mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, divestitures, financing transactions, and other strategic initiatives. Providing legal guidance on exploration, project development, innovation, and commercialization opportunities. Advising on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, sustainability, and operational matters. Managing external counsel and contributing to legal department planning and budgeting activities. This position is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to develop broad business knowledge while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across a global organization. What You'll Need to Succeed To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess: A J.D. or LL.B. and membership in good standing with a Canadian Law Society. Approximately 7-10 years of post-call legal experience. Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements. Experience supporting corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, partnerships, and other strategic initiatives. Experience gained either in-house or at a leading law firm. Excellent judgment, commercial acumen, and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives. Experience within mining, natural resources, energy, infrastructure, forestry, or other asset-intensive industries will be considered a strong asset. Exposure to areas such as commodity sales, project development, technology agreements, corporate governance, or exploration agreements would also be beneficial. The successful candidate will be collaborative, adaptable, intellectually curious, and comfortable working through complex and evolving business challenges. What You'll Receive in Return In return, you will join a highly respected global organization and gain exposure to complex, high-profile legal and business matters that have a direct impact on the company's strategic growth and operations. You will also receive: Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and pension programs. Flexible work arrangements and a supportive team environment. Significant autonomy, client contact, and ownership of sophisticated legal files. Exposure to commercial, strategic, operational, and corporate legal matters across a global business. Opportunities for long-term career growth and professional development. The opportunity to contribute to initiatives that support the future of critical minerals, electrification, and the global energy transition. Base Salary Annual Base Salary: $200,000 Pension Employer Pension Contribution: 8% of base salary$16,000 annually Employees can also make voluntary pension contributions of approximately 2% to 6%, with company matching varying based on age and tenure. Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) The role participates in a significant annual bonus program: Target Bonus: 60% of base salary Maximum Bonus: 108% of base salary Matching Share Program The company also offers an equity/share matching component: Standard Option: 6.5% Enhanced Option: 11.0% This posting is for a new vacancy with the organization. AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

The role involves advising senior leaders on commercial transactions, commodity sales, and strategic initiatives including M&A and joint ventures. The candidate will also manage corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and external counsel for a global natural resources organization.

Requires a J.D. or LL.B. and membership in a Canadian Law Society with 7-10 years of post-call legal experience. Experience in asset-intensive industries like mining or energy and a strong track record in commercial agreements are highly preferred.

• Comprehensive benefits • Pension programs • Employer Pension Contribution • Annual Incentive Plan • Matching Share Program • Flexible work arrangements

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• Commercial Drafting
• Contract Negotiation
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Corporate Governance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Joint Ventures
• SaaS Agreements
• Procurement
• Strategic Planning
• Legal Advisory
• Project Development

• Legal
• Management & Leadership
• Energy
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Consulting

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 13, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available