Legal Advisor

MDA Edge; Calgary; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Edge is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support its Canadian Mining Businesses in Calgary. The role involves providing legal advice on operations, managing risks, and collaborating with global teams. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of legal experience, bar membership, and expertise in relevant laws, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of legal experience in a law firm or corporation.
• Expertise in mining, corporate, litigation management, environmental, regulatory, and Indigenous law.
• Willingness to travel within Canada and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Offer legal guidance on commercial, corporate, regulatory, and Indigenous law matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents.
• Help maintain high governance and compliance standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Education

Member of the bar in a Canadian province

Job description

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Base pay range

$135,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr

About the Role:We're looking for a Corporate Counsel to support our Canadian Mining Businesses. You'll provide legal advice on everyday operations, new development projects, and potential transactions. You'll collaborate with our global legal team and business units to foster an inclusive and connected working environment.

Your Responsibilities:

• Offer legal guidance on commercial, corporate, regulatory, and Indigenous law matters.
• Manage legal, commercial, and reputational risks through research and analysis.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents.
• Stay updated on internal business changes and external legal developments.
• Build strong relationships across legal teams and business functions.
• Help maintain high governance and compliance standards.

What You Need:

• 5-7 years of legal experience in a law firm or corporation.
• Member of the bar in a Canadian province (U.S. bar membership is a plus).
• Expertise in mining, corporate, litigation management, environmental, regulatory, and Indigenous law is ideal.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel within Canada and internationally.
• Fluency in French and English (needed for collaboration across regions).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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