Legal Counsel (One Year, Part Time Contract)

Job title: Legal Counsel (One Year, Part Time Contract)

Job description: Legal Counsel (One-year part-time contract)

Company Overview

Sherritt is a world leader in the mining and refining of nickel and cobalt – metals essential for the growing adoption of electric vehicles. Sherritt’s Technologies group creates innovative, proprietary solutions for natural resource-based industries around the world to improve environmental performance and increase economic value. Sherritt is also the largest independent energy producer in Cuba.

Across all of our operations, safety is our top priority, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We offer a work environment where team members are truly valued and have what they need to thrive in their role and make a meaningful impact.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity exists in our Corporate Office in Toronto for a Legal Counsel. The purpose of this position is to provide legal advice, as directed by the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel and described below.

This position is a one-year contract opportunity, available on a part-time (.6FTE) basis.

Accountabilities

• Provide legal advice, as instructed and overseen by the GC & Associate GC, to the Corporate Head Office and Business Units (notably the Metals Enterprise and the Oil, Gas and Power divisions in Alberta and in Cuba), respectively, on matters which include, but are not limited to, corporate/commercial matters, and the legal aspects of finance, employment, and litigation.
• Provides support in the application and interpretation of joint venture agreements, production sharing contracts and marketing agreements; advise on contractual interpretation and the review of draft agreements.
• Assist the Board of the Metals Joint Venture, as instructed and overseen by the Associate GC
• Support the GC & Associate GC in ensuring the effective negotiation and execution of key corporate, commercial, financial, transactional and other legal matters and represent Sherritt in related dealings with third parties, including joint-venture partners.
• Assist in corporate and subsidiary formation, governance and related services, mandatory filings.
• Remain apprised of changes to legislation relevant to the Corporation, including U.S. embargo legislation and sanctions legislation.
• Support the monitoring of legal developments that affect the Corporation and its businesses, including regulatory and compliance matters.

Qualifications and Skills

• Lawyer with a minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience.
• J.D. or LL.B.
• Member of a Canadian Law Society.
• Knowledge of and experience with a broad range of legal matters, including commercial contracts, joint ventures, international sales and trade, Canadian corporate and securities law and corporate finance.
• Relevant business experience (esp. mining, refinery,) preferred.
• Able to concisely summarize complex legal issues in an easily understandable manner.
• Able to provide a variety of legal options, including risk/benefits analysis, based on information provided to assist in higher-level decision making.
• Negotiation skills.
• Risk identification skills.
• Analytical skills to turn complex data into business information and decisions or recommendations.
• Able to make decisions in the absence of perfect and/or complete information.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Spanish language skills are an asset.
• Ability to work independently, “self-starter”.

What Sherritt Can Offer You

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits that holistically support employee wellbeing.
• Generous paid time off to support and empower employee work/life balance.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and dynamic work environment.

Application Deadline: The job posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.

We thank all candidates for their application. Only qualified candidates will be contacted directly and engaged in the interview process.

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