Reporting to the Vice President, Legal & Compliance, the Legal Counsel will provide practical and timely legal support on commercial contracting, corporate matters and day-to-day business advice. This position is ideal for a legally trained professional who brings strong corporate and commercial experience, and a collaborative mindset.
Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements, including supply, services, equipment, logistics, offtake, confidentiality and other agreements.
- Advise on contract risk allocation and other legal matters to meet business objectives.
- Provide clear, business-oriented legal advice to internal clients.
- Assist with all aspects of Capstone’s continuous disclosure reporting obligations, including the preparation of the annual information form.
- Provide effective support for corporate and commercial transactions, including support with due diligence requests as needed.
- Identify legal and commercial risks and recommend practical mitigation options.
- Support contract processes, playbooks, templates, and continuous improvement of legal workflows.
- Coordinate with external counsel where appropriate and manage scoped advice efficiently.
- Support the Compliance function with company policies, governance requirements, and applicable legal standards, including developing internal policies and training materials to support compliance.
- Monitor legislative developments and governance best practices.
- Assist on disputes, claims, or commercial escalations as required.
- Contribute to cross-functional projects and special assignments as directed.
- Any other projects/duties that may arise from time to time as required by the role and/or at the request of the VP, Legal & Compliance.
The Ideal Candidate:
Knowledge
- Active member in good standing of a law society in Canada with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctorate (JD) from a recognized law school.
- Minimum of 4+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate commercial law (law firm and/or in-house).
- Experience in procurement, equipment, construction/services and international commercial arrangements is required.
- Strong commercial contracts experience, including negotiation and risk analysis.
- Familiarity with corporate governance and public company environment.
- Strong proficiency in using computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite) is required.
- Experience in the mining industry is an asset and/or working for a publicly listed, global organization is an asset.
- Spanish fluency is an asset.
Key Competencies/Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including superior drafting skills.
- Strong legal analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice and recommendations.
- Collaborative and service-oriented, with a strong commitment to supporting internal clients.
- Demonstrates integrity, maintains confidentiality and high professional standards.
- Excellent time management and organization skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail under pressure.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and identify opportunities to add value.
Work Environment
- This position is based in Vancouver and eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Some travel inside and outside of Canada may be required.
How to Apply:
- Please send your cover letter and resume to HumanResources@capstonecopper.com and include Legal Counsel in the subject line of your e-mail response.
