Strategic Corporate Counsel

1 day ago


Old Toronto, Canada Alamos Gold Inc. Full time
Executive Level General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

Job Overview:

This role is based in Toronto, Canada, and requires a strategic legal leader to join Alamos Gold Inc. as the Executive Level General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.

About the Position:

We are seeking a seasoned attorney with 20+ years of experience in a General Counsel or similar role within a public company. The ideal candidate will have exceptional leadership skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, and a proven track record of success in building collaborative teams and fostering a results-oriented work culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Legal Affairs and Strategy:
  • • Provide comprehensive legal counsel to the Board, senior leadership, and management across a wide range of matters.
  • • Proactively identify potential legal risks, collaborating with internal teams to raise awareness and develop strategies for risk mitigation.
  • • Oversee litigation and manage external counsel relationships.
  • • Advise on business development initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, and permitting.
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance:
  • • Offer deep expertise in Canadian and international laws and regulations.
  • • Develop and enforce policies that maintain Alamos' commitment to legal compliance, corporate governance, and industry-specific standards.
  • • Monitor regulatory changes, assessing their impact on the business and proactively recommending actions to keep Alamos compliant.
  • • Act as Corporate Secretary for Board meetings, including the Annual General Meeting, and work closely with the Chair of the Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee.
  • • Lead a high-performing team of legal and compliance professionals, providing guidance, fostering collaboration, and driving results.
  • • Oversee resource allocation and budget management to ensure efficient and timely delivery of legal services.
  • • Serve as a role model and champion of Alamos' values, reinforcing ethical practices and policies across the organization.

Requirements:

  • 20+ years of legal experience with a proven track record of success in a General Counsel, or similar role preferably within a public company.
  • Exceptional leadership skills, with demonstrable success in building collaborative teams and fostering a results-oriented work culture.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate complex legal, regulatory, and business issues effectively.

Compensation and Benefits:

The estimated salary for this position is $250,000 - $350,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, Alamos offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and generous time off.



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