Interim Litigation / Regulatory Counsel

Major, Lindsey & Africa; Saskatoon; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a full-time Interim Litigation / Regulatory Counsel to manage environmental and regulatory issues. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in litigation and regulatory compliance, particularly within the mining sector. This remote role involves occasional travel to Arizona and is compensated at a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, with in-house experience highly preferred.
• Experience with complex litigation, particularly environmental disputes.
• Familiarity with mining regulations and approvals in Arizona and New Mexico is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on environmental remediation and regulatory matters.
• Manage litigation and develop litigation strategy.
• Support contract negotiations and advise on M&A deals.

Skills

Litigation

Environmental Law

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s client has an immediate need for a full-time Interim Litigation / Regulatory Counsel.

Overview: Our client is seeking a full-time Interim Litigation / Regulatory Counsel.
Company: Mining company
Experience: Successful candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Location: Remote with occasional travel to Arizona.

Responsibilities Include:

• Advise on environmental and regulatory matters, including: environmental remediation; environmental clean-up and liability; land contamination; radioactive waste management; water regulation.
• Work with outside counsel to manage litigation, develop litigation strategy, coordinate internal discovery, schedule and coordinate depositions.
• Advise on federal regulatory issues before the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Energy (DOE), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and equivalent state agencies.
• Advise on mining permitting and approvals, as relevant to mine closure and post-mining, in Arizona and New Mexico.
• Provide commercial support as needed, with: (1) Contract negotiations with contract labor. Agreements are $100M+ and mostly managed by procurement, with some legal review needed. (2) Advise on small M&A deals. (3) Advise on joint venture and conduct risk analysis.

Qualifications Include:

• 5+ years of relevant experience, with in-house experience highly preferred.
• Substantive experience with complex litigation, particularly environmental disputes. Experience with CERCLA (the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act)litigation is a plus.
• Substantive and regulatory experience, particularly before EPA, DOE, NRC, and equivalent state agencies.
• Experience in mining, particularly with mining regulations and approvals in Arizona and New Mexico, highly preferred.
• Some experience advising on contract review, joint ventures, and M&A transactions.

Pay Range: $100-130/hour
Job ID:224645

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.