Senior Manager, Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Canada, CA Vale Base Metals Full time

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?


Who We Are

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.


The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Counsel Manager to join our Legal team in Toronto.

The Senior Counsel Manager is responsible for advising, risk analysis, supporting and negotiating and drafting corporate/commercial agreements and documentation for our partners across Vale Base Metals in the areas of (i) Tax, Treasury, Corporate Affairs, Sustainability, IT, Finance, Insurance and Risk; (ii) Business Development, Strategy, Marketing and Sales; and (iii) overseeing and managing legal issues across operations and projects. The senior legal counsel provides guidance and direction on corporate, commercial and operational related matters to support senior leadership. In this position, you will be engaged to:

  • Negotiate, draft and finalize agreements of various forms, including commercial contracts and corporate documentation.
  • Support implementation and management of various agreements (shareholder related, partnership, offtake, royalty, etc.).
  • Analyze, advise and liaise with internal clients on various operational issues that arise in the business – the expectation is to consider the legal issues, provide risk assessment, identify/assess options and make recommendations based on legal and business considerations.
  • Ensure continuous progress on completion of specific projects/transactions/initiatives (e.g., Business Development, Strategy, Marketing and Sales, Treasury, etc).
  • Contribute to Legal group operational efficiencies including external reporting (e.g., regulatory filings) as well as internal reporting (e.g., audit related, Litigation Reports, the Legal and Governance Base Metals Reports) as required weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually.
  • Engage and provide information, support and direction to external counsel and other advisors, such as financial advisors.
  • Provide corporate support including ensuring compliance with corporate policy/procedure, providing advice regarding approvals that may be required under corporate law.
  • Contribute to the Legal Budget development, monitoring and reporting (including on external counsel spend, travel, training, etc.).
  • Respond to periodic requests from senior Management (including within the Legal and Governance function).
  • Perform legal research and corporate law analysis.
  • Provide various cross functional governance support in respect of regulatory compliance, corporate integrity, etc.

About You

Education

  • Bachelor of Laws or JD is required.
  • Must have a Law Society Membership from a Canadian jurisdiction.

Experience

  • 5+ years of related work experience.
  • Private practice experience + in-house experience considered an asset.
  • Public company experience not required but considered an asset.
  • Experience in the natural resources, particularly mining, is considered an asset.

Skills

  • Ability to work across cultures (we are an international business with different cultures and languages).
  • Strong legal analytic skills combined with business minded approach.
  • A solution-oriented mindset, combined with creativity and legal knowledge.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Building rapport with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., colleagues, counsel) is essential.


What We Offer You

  • Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
  • Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
  • Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
  • Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
  • Employee Family Assistance Program
  • Virtual Healthcare online
  • Online training and career development opportunities


Why Toronto

Vale's Toronto office, nestled in the heart of Canada's largest city, serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale’s finance, strategic planning, commercial (marketing and sales), and sustainability teams, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto’s vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale’s ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.


Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

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