Senior Legal Manager - Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Dalmine SPA; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company is seeking a Senior Legal Manager in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. The role involves providing legal support across their Canadian operations, managing contracts, and mentoring junior lawyers. Candidates should have a JD or LLB, be a member of the Law Society of Ontario, and possess over 4 years of legal experience. This position offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative legal team and influence key legal matters.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house department.
• Experience managing people considered an asset.
• Ability to explain legal matters simply for non-lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal oversight across Tenaris’s business in Canada.
• Mentor junior lawyers and collaborate with the legal team.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.

Skills

Legal experience

Contract negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

JD or LLB from a recognized university

Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario

Job description

Title: Senior Legal Manager - Sault Ste. Marie, ON

We are actively recruiting for the role of Senior Legal Manager, reporting to the Legal Senior Director – USA. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal support and advice across Tenaris’s business in Canada. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team that delivers on all legal matters including commercial, procurement, labour & employment, regulatory, corporate governance, and litigation.

Please note: We are posting this position in both Calgary, AB and Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Only one Senior Legal Manager role will be filled, and the successful candidate will be based in either Calgary or Sault Ste. Marie, depending on business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide general advice and legal oversight of Tenaris’s business in Canada by working closely with all business functions
• Mentor, develop and train a more junior lawyer and work as part of the North American legal team
• Work directly with senior management, demonstrating sound judgment, professional communication style, practicality, and ability to manage expectations well.
• Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and other legal documents with customers, suppliers, and other business partners
• Provide timely and responsive client service
• In partnership with other functional areas, draft and review various company policies
• Strategic day-to-day responsibility for the resolution of contractual issues, claims and disputes to support the commercial business while mitigating risk
• Assist in preparing standard terms and conditions
• Oversee litigation matters
• Work closely with the Human Resources department on labour and employment matters
• Oversee corporate governance and implement corporate structure changes

Qualifications:

• JD or LLB from a recognized university
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
• 4+ years of legal experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house department
• Previous experience managing people would be considered an asset
• Experience negotiating various contracts
• Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills
• Good commercial sense; practicality and proportionality in legal advice
• Ability to explain technical matters so that they can be easily understood by non-lawyers
• Willingness and ability to manage a wide variety of legal issues across disciplines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Possible occasional travel

Why Join Tenaris:

A global leader

Help share our future and solidify our position as leaders in our industry.

People make the difference

Work with outstanding people in dynamic, collaborative teams who are always looking to find better ways of doing things.

A safe and environmentally conscientious workplace

We adopt ecologically efficient designs and technologies to keep our people safe and healthy, and reduce our impact on the environment.

A partner in the community

We understand that a long‑term industrial project means growing together with communities where we operate.

Unleash your potential

We understand the importance of giving you the chance to learn and develop new skills by exploring different positions.

Our differences make us stronger

Join a culturally diverse team, united in our commitment to excellence.

Learning culture

From one corner of the world to another, our global organization will encourage you to share knowledge and best practices.

Effort is rewarded

We select and promote individuals based on their performance, experience, abilities, interpersonal skills and commitment.

Competitive salary and benefits

Our worldwide compensation and salary structure is positioned competitively in each and every one of the markets where we operate.

Facilities unlike any other

We continuously invest in our mills, service centres, training and research centres, focused on a sustainable, state‑of‑the‑art industrial footprint in every community where we operate.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tenaris values diversity in all its forms, fostering an inclusive workplace rooted in safety, ethics, transparency, and open communication. Our active Diversity & Inclusion committee works on strategic initiatives to enhance our workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tenaris is committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those that match the criteria required for the desired profile will be contacted.