Interim Litigation / Regulatory Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading mining company seeks a full-time Interim Litigation / Regulatory Counsel with substantial experience in environmental law and litigation. The role involves advising on regulatory matters before agencies like the EPA and DOE while supporting various legal negotiations. Ideal candidates will have in-house experience and a strong background in mining regulations, particularly in Arizona and New Mexico.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience with complex litigation, especially environmental disputes.
• Substantive regulatory experience before EPA, DOE, NRC.

Responsibilities

• Advise on environmental and regulatory matters.
• Manage litigation and develop litigation strategy.
• Provide commercial support and contract negotiations.

Skills

Environmental law

Regulatory compliance

Litigation strategy

Contract negotiation

M&A transactions

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.

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