General Counsel

CSMC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Equity participation

Mentorship from experienced founders

Job summary

A leading space and defense company in Toronto is seeking a General Counsel to join their executive team. This role requires an expert in legal strategy and corporate governance with over 5 years of experience. You’ll manage legal matters across sectors such as deep tech and nuclear energy, contributing to the strategic direction of a high-growth startup. The position offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience practicing law at a leading Bay Street firm or in-house legal team.
• Proven experience in complex transactions, corporate structuring, and regulatory affairs.
• Strong familiarity with deep tech, nuclear energy, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief legal advisor to the executive team and Board of Directors.
• Lead all corporate legal matters, including contracts and regulatory filings.
• Develop and oversee corporate governance frameworks and risk management policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Education

LL.B. or J.D. and member in good standing of a Canadian bar

Job description

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Company: Canadian Space Mining Corporation (CSMC)

About CSMC

CSMC is a space and defence company focused on developing technologies to address humanity's key needs. We are building Canada's next great nuclear company, developing a micro nuclear reactor for remote applications like the Arctic, defence, and space exploration. Led by a team with a mix of entrepreneurial and institutional experience at the highest level, we are a bleeding‑edge company working at the intersection of nuclear energy, quantum technology, space systems, and imagineering.

The Role

CSMC is seeking a General Counsel to join our executive team. This is a key leadership position that spans legal strategy, corporate governance, corporate development, business development, and government relations. The General Counsel will play a central role in shaping the company’s strategic direction, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing relationships with investors, partners, and public agencies in Canada and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as chief legal advisor to the executive team and Board of Directors.
• Lead all corporate legal matters, including contracts, partnerships, financings, IP, and regulatory filings.
• Develop and oversee corporate governance frameworks and risk management policies.
• Support corporate and business development activities, including deal structuring, negotiations, and M&A.
• Manage relationships with external counsel, regulators, and government partners.
• Advise on funding programs, grants, and partnerships with agencies such as CSA, DND, and ESA.
• Contribute to strategic planning and policy engagement at the intersection of technology, energy, and space.

Qualifications

• LL.B. or J.D. and member in good standing of a Canadian bar.
• 5+ years of experience practicing law at a leading Bay Street firm or in‑house legal team, ideally within a corporate, technology, or startup environment.
• Proven experience in complex transactions, corporate structuring, and regulatory affairs.
• Strong familiarity with one or more of the following sectors: deep tech, nuclear energy, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven, and collaborative environment.

Why Join?

• The chance to help shape the future of energy, space, and defence in Canada
• Exposure to both corporate strategy and business development, with mentorship from experienced founders and executives
• A collaborative, mission‑driven culture with a flat hierarchy and room for rapid growth
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and equity participation in a high‑growth startup

To Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter via LinkedIn or [e-mail] outlining your experience and motivation for joining CSMC.