Senior Legal Counsel, Canadian Operations

Iamgold Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mid-tier gold producer in Canada is seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to support operations at the Côté Gold site. The role requires expertise in commercial law, negotiation, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience, preferably in the mining sector. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health coverage, a pension plan, and a fitness subsidy.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Bonus

Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefit Coverage

Health Spending Account

Fitness & Wellness Subsidy

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Registered Pension Plan with Company Match

Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match

TFSA & RRSP

Electric Vehicle Subsidy

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in commercial or corporate law.
• Experience in mining, oil & gas, or construction sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation, drafting, and management of commercial agreements.
• Support implementation of site contract management processes.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to site leadership.
• Act as corporate secretary for the Côté Gold Joint Venture.
• Support Indigenous and community agreements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to influence operational decisions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Legal analysis

Risk management

Communication skills (English)

Knowledge of environmental laws

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel, Canadian Operations

We are hiring a seasoned legal professional to join our team as Senior Legal Counsel, Canadian Operations, supporting our Côté Gold and Westwood Mines. This role is based in Sudbury or at a mine site, with travel as required, and reports to the Vice President, Ontario & General Manager Côté Gold, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Deputy General Counsel at Corporate.

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership, providing strategic legal guidance and helping shape operational decisions. You will lead the negotiation, drafting, and management of a wide range of commercial agreements, including procurement, construction, engineering, and service contracts. You will also support the implementation of contract management processes at site, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and supply chain practices.

In this role, you will act as a key legal resource for site leadership, offering insights on legal risks, regulatory developments, and compliance matters. You will also serve as corporate secretary for the Côté Gold Joint Venture, and play a vital role in aligning site-level legal practices with IAMGOLD’s broader governance standards and legal strategy. Your work will include supporting Indigenous and community agreements, contributing to enterprise risk management, and liaising with Corporate Legal and Supply Chain teams to refine contract terms and mitigate risk.

This position requires a high degree of autonomy, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships across both site and corporate functions. You will be expected to navigate complex legal and operational contexts, influence executive decision-making, and contribute to shaping the legal culture at site.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation, drafting, and management of commercial agreements (procurement, construction, engineering, and service contracts).
• Support implementation of site contract management processes aligned with corporate standards.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to site leadership on risks, compliance, and regulatory developments.
• Act as corporate secretary for the Côté Gold Joint Venture and align site practices with governance standards.
• Support Indigenous and community agreements and liaise with Corporate Legal and Supply Chain teams to refine contract terms and mitigate risk.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to influence operational decisions and governance at the site level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law and active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in commercial or corporate law, with a track record in negotiating and drafting contracts.
• Experience in mining, oil & gas, or construction sectors preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, and excellent English communication; French is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with environmental laws and regulations is beneficial.

We recognize that great talent comes in many forms. If you’re ready to contribute your legal expertise, collaborate across disciplines, and help shape the future of our Canadian operations, even if you don’t meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique perspective to our team.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary and Bonus
• Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefit Coverage
• Health Spending Account
• Fitness & Wellness Subsidy
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Registered Pension Plan with Company Match
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match
• TFSA & RRSP
• Electric Vehicle Subsidy

Empowering People – Extraordinary Performance

I AMGOLD is a leading mid-tier gold producer and developer based in Canada, with operating mines in North America and West Africa. Our zero harm commitment guides our approach to health and safety, environmental stewardship, and support for local communities.

At IAMGOLD we believe that by engaging, empowering and supporting each other, we can achieve extraordinary performance. Our core values guide us; we strive for excellence, accountability, transparency, respect, diversity, teamwork, learning and innovation.

Primary Location

Canada

Work Locations

06 - Cote Gold Mine Site IAMGOLD Corp, Côté Gold Division 3 Mesomikenda Lake Rd, PO Box 100, Gogama, P0M 1W0

Job

Legal

Organization

Legal-Business Dev

Job Posting

Sep 8, 2025, 4:02:55 PM