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We are a global mining technology leader headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, delivering advanced software, hardware, and data solutions that enable safer, more efficient, and sustainable mining operations. With offices across North America, Australia, Latin America and South Africa, we partner with leading mining companies worldwide to drive digital transformation and operational excellence.
The Vice President, Legal will play a key leadership role within the company’s global Legal and Compliance function. Reporting to the General Counsel, the VP Legal will tackle complex legal and compliance matters across our rapidly expanding global operations. This position often works in the unknown and requires agility and a passion for solving tough problems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will bring strategic insight, sound judgment, and a drive for operational excellence to help scale the legal and compliance function in alignment with the company’s global growth objectives.
This role offers the chance to do truly interesting work every day. Strong commercial law experience, humility and confidence are essential.
This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining legal excellence, business acumen, and people management. Some international travel may be required.
Key Deliverables and Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of legal and compliance professionals.
Support the General Counsel in setting the strategic direction for the Legal and Compliance function globally.
Provide accurate, relevant and timely advice to the Board of Directors, its parent company, executive and management on a variety of legal matters, including commercial, intellectual property, data protection and privacy, employment law, export control, compliance, corporate governance and other areas affecting the Company’s operations.
Oversee the legal and commercial aspects of mergers, acquisitions, investments, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, risk assessment, structuring, negotiation, and post‑acquisition integration to support the company’s growth objectives.
Partner with senior leadership on risk management, governance, and corporate initiatives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business units and management on legal, regulatory, and commercial strategy.
Develop, manage, and oversee the annual legal department budget, including forecasting, cost control, and allocation of resources to ensure efficient and strategic use of legal spend in alignment with company priorities.
Legal Oversight
Oversee, develop and continuously improve the delivery of legal services for operational efficiency.
Prepare, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial, licensing, technology agreements.
Provide guidance on employment, commercial and corporate governance matters across regions.
Manage Company’s intellectual property portfolio, and provide guidance on protection of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, including management of external counsel for the same.
Oversee all litigation and dispute matters, including evaluating potential legal claims, developing strategies for resolution, and coordinating with external counsel as required to ensure the company’s interests are effectively represented and protected.
Compliance & Governance
Oversee and continuously strengthen the Company’s global compliance and governance framework, including programs related to export controls, data privacy, anti‑bribery, and modern slavery.
Advise the executive team and business units on compliance, regulatory, and governance matters, ensuring alignment with evolving international standards and local requirements.
Assist in timely responses to regulatory inquiries or audits.
Champion a culture of integrity, accountability and ethical conduct across all regions and business functions.
Lead initiatives to streamline and modernize compliance processes through automation, training, and technology‑enabled solutions.
Team Management
Lead and inspire the global legal team, fostering a…
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